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ENRAELD DJULABINYANNA MUNKARA (TJIPUNGALEIALUMI) CIRCA 1882-1968 | Tarpara
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Tarpara
- Carved wood with natural earth pigments
- Height: 48 cm
Provenance
Executed on Melville Island, circa 1955
Dorothy Bennett Collection
Wesfarmers Limited, Perth, acquired from the above in 1989
Sotheby's, Aboriginal and Tribal Art, The Dorothy Bennett Collection of Aboriginal Art, Sydney, 9 November 1997, lot 38
Private Collection, Melbourne
Dorothy Bennett Collection
Wesfarmers Limited, Perth, acquired from the above in 1989
Sotheby's, Aboriginal and Tribal Art, The Dorothy Bennett Collection of Aboriginal Art, Sydney, 9 November 1997, lot 38
Private Collection, Melbourne
Condition
There is some flaking to the wood on the proper right upper arm and a small crack running across and then up the proper right upper arm. There are many small areas of minor pigment loss and rubbing, as is typical with these figures, particularly to the front and reverse of the torso and at the very bottom of the legs. There is a black mark on the proper left side of the front, centre of the torso approximately 1 cm long. There are hairline cracks to the proper left of the groin area and extending down the proper left leg. There is a crack at the lower end of the proper left arm approximately 4 cm long.Overall the sculpture appears to be in very good condition with no visible evidence of repair or restoration. Pigments remain stable.
"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."