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Samuel Namunjdja born 1965 NGALYOD - RAINBOW SERPENT
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 AUD
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Description
- Samuel Namunjdja
- NGALYOD - RAINBOW SERPENT
- bears artist's name, medium, size, subject, language and catalogue number 1086/04 on Maningrida Arts and Culture label on the reverse
- natural earth pigments with synthetic binder on eucalyptus bark
- 108 BY 66CM
Provenance
Painted at Maningrida in 2004
Maningrida Arts and Culture, Arnhem Land
Niagara Galleries, Melbourne
The Austcorp Group Limited Art Collection
Maningrida Arts and Culture, Arnhem Land
Niagara Galleries, Melbourne
The Austcorp Group Limited Art Collection
Condition
The painting is in excellent condition overall. The surface is stable and sound with no visible signs of repairs or restoration. There is a hairline crack running approximately 10cm vertically from the centre top edge through the back of the serpent's head (visible in the catalogue photograph - inherent damage). The painting has a professional brace on the reverse with clips.
"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."