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Nadjombolmi ("Charlie Barramundi") circa 1890-1967
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Ngalyurr, Axe Woman, Spirit of the Lightning
- Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark (eucalyptus tetradonta)
- 59cm by 36cm
Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
Provenance
Acquired from the artist at Mudjinberri (Mudjinbardi) by Lance Bennett, in 1966
The Thomas Vroom Collection, The Netherlands
The Thomas Vroom Collection, The Netherlands
Condition
Small old natural crack in the bark at the top centre/right, extending about 15cm longitudinally from the top of the bark. This has had linen attached to the reverse to strengthen the area. The bark has had no other repair or restoration. Very good and stable condition overall, with only small areas of pigment loss. Fine hairline cracks around the centre lower edge.
"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 George Chaloupka, Journey in Time, Reed, Sydney, 1993, pp.238-239, for a photograph of the Anbangbang shelter, Nourlangie Rock, in which a version of this spirit figure is depicted on rock.