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Boxer Milner Tjampitjin born circa 1934 PURKITJI
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 AUD
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Description
- Boxer Milner Tjampitjin
- PURKITJI
- bears artist's name, size and Warlayirti Artists catalogue number 28/04 on the reverse
- synthetic polymer paint on linen
- 150.5 BY 101.5CM
Provenance
Painted at Billiluna in 2004
Warlayirti Artists, Balgo Hills
The Estate of Graeme Galt
Condition
This painting is in good and stable condition overall with minor scuffing to the corners and no visible signs of repairs or restoration
"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 an accompanying Warlayirti Artists certificate that reads in part: 'Boxer has painted some of his traditional country, found along the middle stretches of Purkitji or Sturt Creek. The main channel of Purkitji is depicted as the strong vertical black line while the many smaller tributaries of Purkitji are depicted throughout the painting. The dark blue section of the painting depicts the black soil country and the black horizontal line is the spinifex.'