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LOFTY BARDAYAL NADJAMERREK
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 AUD
bidding is closed
Description
- Lofty Bardayal Nadjamerrek
- MALE AND FEMALE MIMIHS DANCING
- Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
- 51.8 by 37.2 cm
Provenance
Painted in Western Arnhem Land
Purchased at the Church Missionery Society, Oenpelli in 1973
Private collection
Purchased at the Church Missionery Society, Oenpelli in 1973
Private collection
Condition
The bark is in relatively good condition and has five holes at the upper and lower margins from previous attachment to sticks, three of these holes have split through to the edges. The pigment colours are strong, though there have been numerous tiny areas of pigment loss and some areas appear unstable. There may also have been restoration carried out to sections of the black ground and possibly also on the figures, though this is unsure.
"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."