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John Kipara Tjakamarra 1931-2003 OLD MAN'S STORY
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 AUD
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Description
- John Kipara Tjakamarra
- OLD MAN'S STORY
- bears faint Stuart Art Centre catalogue number 19246 and Aboriginal Arts and Crafts serial number 1001267 on the reverse
- synthetic polymer paint on composition board
- 67.5 BY 56.5CM
Provenance
Painted at Papunya in 1972
Aboriginal Arts and Crafts, Alice Springs
Private collection, acquired from the above in 1977
Aboriginal Arts and Crafts, Alice Springs
Private collection, acquired from the above in 1977
Condition
This painting is in good and stable condition overall with no visible signs of repairs or restoration. There are a few minor scratches to the lower and upper central roundels.
"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 a similar painting by the artist with the same palette see R. Benjamin et al, Icons of the Desert: Early Aboriginal Paintings from Papunya, New York: Cornell University Press, 2009, p.131, cat.no.29.