- 35
Attributed to Nadjombolmi circa 1890-1967
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Debil Debil
- Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark (eucalyptus tetradonta)
- 30cm by 60cm
Bears artist’s name, ‘Bush Native’ and title, ‘Debil Debil’ on label on reverse of frame
Provenance
Painted in Western Arnhem Land, circa 1960
Dorothy Bennett, Darwin
Private Collection, San Francisco
The Thomas Vroom Collection, The Netherlands
Dorothy Bennett, Darwin
Private Collection, San Francisco
The Thomas Vroom Collection, The Netherlands
Condition
No repair or restoration. The bark has two small holes in each corner where it has previously been attached to a mount-board. There is a crack running horizontally for approximately 12cm, 1.5cm in from the facing right corner. All pigments appear stable.
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"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. Sotheby’s, Aboriginal Art, Melbourne, 9 July, 2001, lot 11, for a painting likely to be in the same hand, identified as by Naiyombolmi (sic.), collected by Dorothy Bennett.