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BOB BALIRR BALIRR DIRDI
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 AUD
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Description
- Bob Balirr Balirr Dirdi
- KANGAROO EATING IN THE SHADE OF ROCK
- Bears artist's name and extensive documentation on Jerome Gould label attached to the reverse
Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
- 91.5 by 69 cm
Provenance
Painted in Western Arnhem Land
Aquired from the Church Missionary Society, Oenpelli, 1975
Jerome Gould, Los Angeles
Private collection
Aquired from the Church Missionary Society, Oenpelli, 1975
Jerome Gould, Los Angeles
Private collection
Condition
The bark is framed behind perspex and appears in good order with only fine surface cracking evident. There are numerous areas of pigment loss on the surace of the bark. The worst being the rock area (on the right hand side), though the majority of the remaining pigment is relatively stable. It is recommended that this work be professionally conserved.
"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
Accompanying documentation reads in part, "Kandakid (sic), the big Red Plains kangaroo with yami (sic) increase symbol. The internal organs are discernable in the overall pattern of geometric cross-hatching. The distinctive style of art is typical of the Gunbalang people who live on the westerly side of the Liverpool River.
Nb: Balbalil (sic) is a famous song man. Professor Edward L. Ruhe considers him to be "one of the most astonishing men..."
Nb: Balbalil (sic) is a famous song man. Professor Edward L. Ruhe considers him to be "one of the most astonishing men..."