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Lame Toby Mungatopi
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 AUD
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Description
- Lame Toby Mungatopi
- PURUKUPARLI
Natural earth pigment on carved softwood, with necklace , bent cane, resin and bush string
- Height: 100 cm
Provenance
Executed on Melville Island circa late 1960s
Jerome Gould, Los Angeles
Private collection
Jerome Gould, Los Angeles
Private collection
Condition
Carved in softwood the figure has a deep crack running through the left hand side of the head and a further crack running down the right hand side of teh back which has had some type of adhesive applied to it in areas. There are numerous scuffs and scratches to teh surface of the pigments all over. There are two holes drilled through the wood just to the inside of the wrists possibly for attachement.
"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
Cf. Holmes, S. Le Brun, The Goddess and the Moon Man: The Sacred Art of the Tiwi Aborigines, Craftsman House, Sydney, 1995, p.34, 36, 40, 51 for other carvings by the artist