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JIMMY MIDJAW MIDJAW
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 AUD
bidding is closed
Description
- Jimmy Midjaw Midjaw
- A MOKOY (GHOST) ON HIS LAST JOURNEY TO BURRALKOR, THE SPIRT WORLD MOKOY ENTERING THE SPIRIT WORLD COLOMOMO, THE FRESHWATER CROCODILE RISING UP IN THE OLD CLAN CREATION WORLD
Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
- 49.3 BY 92 CM, 56.5 BY 97 CM, 49 BY 61 CM
Provenance
Acquired from Sandra le Brun Holmes in Darwin November 1975
Private collection
Private collection
Condition
All three of the bark paintings have serious condition problems with very unstable surfaces and multiple areas of pigment loss. Professional conservation of these bark paintings is required.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
These paintings are sold with accompanying annotations prepared by Sandra Le Brun Holmes describing the stories depicted