MERNE ALHALKERE, 1993

Important Aboriginal + Oceanic Art
Melbourne
27 March 2013
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EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

(c.1910 - 1996)
MERNE ALHALKERE, 1993

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

153.0 x 121.5 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name and Delmore Gallery cat. 93K021

Estimate: 
$40,000 - 60,000
Sold for $36,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 28 - 27 March 2013, Melbourne
Provenance

Private Collection, Donald Holt, Delmore Downs Station, Alice Springs

This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Delmore Gallery

Catalogue text

Merne Alhalkere boasts a rich abundance, reflected through the varied and confident palette of a skilled colourist. Colours inspired by the flowers and fruits of Emily's country infuse this artwork with a live and vital energy. The powerful utilisation of colour captured on this canvas is inspired by several bush fruits, the plum 'Alkwa', the Bush tomato 'akatjera' and various acacia seeds and flowers come to mind.

ANNABEL HOLT AND JANET HOLT