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Bobby Barrdjaray Ngainjmirra 1915-1992 MYTHICAL RAINBOW SERPENT Samuel Ganarradj Manggudja circa 1909-1983 RAINBOW SERPENT
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 AUD
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Description
- Bobby Barrdjaray Ngainjmirra
- MYTHICAL RAINBOW SERPENTSamuel Ganarradj Manggudjacirca 1909-1983RAINBOW SERPENT
- bears artist's name Badjarai [sic] on the reverse; bears artist's name Sam and title on the reverse
- both natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
- 27.9 BY 44.5CM; 34.9 BY 47CM
Provenance
Both were painted at Oenpelli (Gunbalanya), Western Arnhem Land
Collection of William McE. Miller, Jr, USA
Collection of William McE. Miller, Jr, USA
Condition
Both bark paintings have had no repairs or restoration. The top image (by Bobby Barrdjaray Ngainjmirra) has distressed pigments with some loss on areas of the body.
The bottom illustration (by Manggudja) has some areas of minor pigment loss in the upper half of the painting although remaining pigments appear stable.
"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. For similar examples see, Hetti Perkins, Crossing Country: The Alchemy of Western Arnhem Land Art, Sydney: Art Gallery of New South Wales, 2004, pp.44-45 and Linda Michael (ed.), Djon Mundine, et al, They are Meditating: Bark Paintings from the MCA's Arnott's Collection, Sydney: Museum of Contemporary Art, 2008, pp. 154 & 167