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Billy Thomas circa 1920 WARLA
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 AUD
bidding is closed
Description
- Billy Thomas
- WARLA
- bears artist's name, size and Red Rock Art catalogue number KP1825 on the reverse
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
- 80 BY 100CM
Provenance
Painted at Kununurra in 2003
Red Rock Art, Kununurra
The Estate of Graeme Galt
Red Rock Art, Kununurra
The Estate of Graeme Galt
Condition
Appears in good condition overall with no visible repairs or restorations
"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 Red Rock Art certificate that reads in part: 'Warla is a place on the Great Sandy Desert south west of Balgo Hills in northern Western Australia. It is a very significant and sacred place that was critical to the survival of people when living a traditional lifestyle. The artist describes the country as "flat like an airport". It contains rock holes, many of which are sacred burial places and many are important waterholes crucial to survival. If travelling through this area, you really should go "right around". When the big rains come, the flat expanse becomes a lake and as the water recedes, the rock holes are renewed with fresh water'.