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BOB BILINYARRA
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 AUD
bidding is closed
Description
- Bob Bilinyarra
- FRESH WATER TOTEMS
- Bears catalogue number 125 on the reverse
- Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
- 69.3 by 44.3 cm
Provenance
Painted in Central Arnhem Land
Jerome Gould, Los Angeles
Private collection
Jerome Gould, Los Angeles
Private collection
Condition
The pigments on the bark are in good condition. They appear to have been treated by some sort of consolidating agent and the entire surface is somewhat shiny and has darkened. The bark has a noted upward curve in the bottom right hand corner and has a split approximately five centimetres long near the top left hand corner
"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
This painting is sold with a photocopy of Jerome Gould's catalogue documentation in which it is noted that the artist was interviewed on tape by Jerome Gould