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Owen Yalandja born 1960 YAWK YAWK SPIRIT FIGURES
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 AUD
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Description
- Owen Yalandja
- YAWK YAWK SPIRIT FIGURES
natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on kurrajong wood
- HEIGHTS: 155CM, 195CM, 198CM, 160CM
Provenance
Executed at Barrihdjowkkeng, Arnhem Land in 2003
Maningrida Arts and Culture, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory
Private collection
Maningrida Arts and Culture, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory
Private collection
Exhibited
Porta oberta al Dreamtime: Art Aborigen Contemporani d'Austràlia, Fundació Caixa de Girona, Girona, Spain, 24 September - 14 November 2004 and Fundació Caixa de Terrassa, Barcelona, Spain, 20 November 2004 - 9 January 2005
Literature
G. Planella (ed.), Porta oberta al Dreamtime: Art Aborigen Contemporani d'Austràlia,1971-2003, Spain: Fundació Caixa de Girona, Girona, 2004, pp.56-59
Condition
They are in very good condition with no repairs or restorations apparent though their are some minor scratches and scuffing on the yawk yawk tails on the base.
"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 lot is sold with accompanying Maningrida Arts and Culture certificates