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Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March
Sale
60
Auction total
$2,361,676
83% sold by volume
100% sold by value
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Lot 1
$51,240
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© John Mawurndjul/Copyright Agency, 2020
1

JOHN MAWURNDJUL

born 1952
BILLABONG AT MILMILNGKAN, 2006

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

154.0 x 52.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$45,000 – 65,000
Sold for $51,240 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 2
$48,800
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Namatjira Legacy Trust/Copyright Agency, 2020
2

ALBERT NAMATJIRA

(1902 – 1959)
THE GHOST GUM OF PALM VALLEY, c.1943

watercolour and pencil on card

38.5 x 27.0 cm

signed lower right: ALBERT NAMATJIRA

Estimate: 
$30,000 – 40,000
Sold for $48,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 3
$36,600
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Namatjira Legacy Trust/Copyright Agency, 2020
3

ALBERT NAMATJIRA

(1902 – 1959)
GHOST GUM AND VALLEY, MACDONNELL RANGES, c.1950

watercolour on paper

37.5 x 27.5 cm

signed lower right: ALBERT NAMATJIRA
bears inscription verso: 20

Estimate: 
$30,000 – 40,000
Sold for $36,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 4
$42,700
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Long Jack Phillipus Tjakamarra/Copyright Agency, 2020
4

LONG JACK PHILLIPUS TJAKAMARRA

born c.1932
WATER STORY (VERSION 7), 1972

synthetic polymer powder paint and PVA on composition board

46.5 x 30.0 cm

Estimate: 
$30,000 – 50,000
Sold for $42,700 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 5
$61,000
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Charlie Ward Tjakamarra/Copyright Agency, 2020
5

CHARLIE WARD TJAKAMARRA

(c.1940 – 2005)
STORY OF TWO OLD MEN, 1972

synthetic polymer powder paint and PVA on composition board

46.0 x 29.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$50,000 – 70,000
Sold for $61,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 6
$73,200
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri/Copyright Agency, 2020
6

MICK NAMARARI TJAPALTJARRI

(c.1926 – 1998)
UNTITLED, 1972

synthetic powder paint on composition board

62.0 x 51.0 cm

Estimate: 
$50,000 – 70,000
Sold for $73,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 7
$48,800
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Bill Whiskey Tjapaltjarri/Copyright Agency, 2020
7

BILL WHISKEY TJAPALTJARRI

(c.1920 – 2008)
ROCKHOLES NEAR THE OLGAS, 2008

synthetic polymer paint on linen

182.0 x 183.0 cm

bears inscription verso: Watiyawanu cat. AEBWT77-08479PG

Estimate: 
$40,000 – 60,000
Sold for $48,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 8
$317,200
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Emily K Kngwarreye/Copyright Agency, 2020
8

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

(c.1910 – 1996)
DESERT WINTER, 1994

synthetic polymer paint on linen

125.0 x 397.0 cm

signed verso: Emlly [sic]
bears inscription verso: artist’s name and Commissioned by Delmore

Estimate: 
$250,000 – 350,000
Sold for $317,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 9
$170,800
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Emily K Kngwarreye/Copyright Agency, 2020
9

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

(c.1910 – 1996)
A DESERT LIFE CYCLE III, 1991

synthetic polymer paint on linen

230.0 x 130.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, Commissioned by Delmore Gallery, CHAPMAN and Delmore Gallery cat. 1S14

Estimate: 
$100,000 – 140,000
Sold for $170,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 10
$19,520
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Freddie Timms/Copyright Agency, 2020
10

FREDDIE TIMMS

(c.1946 – 2017)
GREENVALE, 2005

ochres, pigments and synthetic binder on linen

150.0 x 180.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, title, size and Jirrawun Arts cat. FT-8-2005-230

Estimate: 
$10,000 – 15,000
Sold for $19,520 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 11
$21,960
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Estate of Prince of Wales
11

PRINCE OF WALES (MIDPUL)

(c.1935 – 2002)
BODY MARKS, 2001

synthetic polymer paint on linen

120.0 x 91.0 cm

bears inscription verso with artist's name, title, date, size and Karen Brown Gallery cat. KB0511

Estimate: 
$15,000 – 20,000
Sold for $21,960 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 12
Private sale
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© courtesy of The Estate of Ginger Riley and Alcaston Gallery, Melbourne
12

GINGER RILEY MUNDUWALAWALA

(c.1936 – 2002)
LIMMEN BIGHT COUNTRY, 1992

synthetic polymer paint on linen

153.0 x 143.5 cm

signed lower centre: GinGER RiLEY
bears inscription verso: artist’s name, title and Alcaston Gallery cat. AK1956

Private sale
Lot 13
$20,740
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© John Mawurndjul/Copyright Agency, 2020
13

JOHN MAWURNDJUL‎

born ‎1952‎
MILMILNGKAN‎, ‎2009‎

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark‎

130‎.‎0 ‎x ‎71‎.‎0 ‎cm ‎(‎irregular‎)‎

bears inscription verso‎: ‎artist‎'‎s name and Maningrida Arts and Culture cat‎. ‎1948‎-‎09‎

Estimate: 
$20‎,‎000 ‎– ‎30‎,‎000‎
Sold for $20,740 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 14
-
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Mawalan Marika/Copyright Agency, 2020
14

MAWALAN MARIKA

(c.1908 – 1967)
DJAN'KAWU AT YALANGBARA, c.1961

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

117.0 x 44.5 cm

Estimate: 
$20,000 – 30,000
Lot 15
$24,400
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Charlie Wartuma (Tarawa) Tjungurrayi/Copyright Agency, 2020
15

CHARLIE WARTUMA (TARAWA) TJUNGURRAYI

(c.1921 – 1999)
TINGARI AT NYIRRIPI, 1990

synthetic polymer paint on board

153.0 x 34.5 cm

Estimate: 
$20,000 – 30,000
Sold for $24,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 16
$17,080
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri/Copyright Agency, 2020
16

CLIFFORD POSSUM TJAPALTJARRI

(c.1932 – 2002)
CEREMONIAL DANCING MEN, 1990

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

123.5 x 168.5 cm

bears inscription verso: Papunya Tula Artists cat. CP900141

Estimate: 
$20,000 – 30,000
Sold for $17,080 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 17
$58,560
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Ronnie Tjampitjinpa/Copyright Agency, 2020
17

RONNIE TJAMPITJINPA

born c.1943
PALKARULKULNGA, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 152.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size, and Papunya Tula Artists cat. RT0204077

Estimate: 
$55,000 – 75,000
Sold for $58,560 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 18
-
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© George Tjungurrayi/Copyright Agency, 2020
18

GEORGE TJUNGURRAYI

born c.1947
UNTITLED, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen

122.0 x 153.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. GT0503198

Estimate: 
$25,000 – 35,000
Lot 19
$85,400
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Warlimpirrnga Tjapaltjarri/Copyright Agency, 2020
19

WARLIMPIRRNGA TJAPALTJARRI

born c.1959
MARAWA, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on linen

182.0 x 242.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. WT0410052

Estimate: 
$80,000 – 120,000
Sold for $85,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 20
$12,200
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Patrick Tjungarrayi/Copyright Agency, 2020
20

PATRICK TJUNGURRAYI

(c.1935 – 2017)
NGARRU, 2008

synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen

121.0 x 153.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. PT0803074

Estimate: 
$10,000 – 15,000
Sold for $12,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 21
$85,400
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Ningura Napurrula/Copyright Agency, 2020
21

NINGURA NAPURRULA

(c.1938 – 2013)
WOMEN AT NGAMINYA, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

210.0 x 280.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. NN0504019

Estimate: 
$80,000 – 120,000
Sold for $85,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 22
$35,380
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Makinti Napanangka/Copyright Agency, 2020
22

MAKINTI NAPANANGKA

(c.1930 – 2011)
LUPULNGA, 2008

synthetic polymer paint on linen

107.0 x 121.0 cm

bears inscription verso; artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. MN0809079

Estimate: 
$15,000 – 20,000
Sold for $35,380 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 23
$128,100
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© courtesy of The Estate of Paddy Bedford
23

PADDY NYUNKUNY BEDFORD

(c.1922 – 2007)
JINANGGANY – CATTLE CREEK, 2004

ochres and pigment with synthetic binder on Belgian linen

150.0 x 180.0 cm

signed with initials verso: PB
bears inscription verso: title and Jirrawun Arts cat. PB 6-2004-172

Estimate: 
$120,000 –150,000
Sold for $128,100 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 25
$12,200
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Rammey Ramsey/Copyright Agency, 2020
25

RAMMEY RAMSEY

born c.1935
WARLAWOON COUNTRY, 2005

ochres and synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen

180.0 x 150.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name and Jirrawun Arts cat. RR 2-2005-59

Estimate: 
$12,000 – 15,000
Sold for $12,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 26
$10,980
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Peggy Patrick/Copyright Agency, 2020
26

PEGGY PATRICK

born c.1935
MISTAKE CREEK, 2004

ochres and pigment with synthetic binder on Belgian linen

150.0 x 180.0 cm

signed verso: Peggy
bears inscription verso: title and Jirrawun Arts cat. PP 10-2004-19

Estimate: 
$10,000 – 15,000
Sold for $10,980 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 27
$8,540
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Phyllis Thomas/Copyright Agency, 2020
27

PHYLLIS THOMAS

(1933 – 2018)
GEMERRE, 2005

ochres and pigment with synthetic binder on four Belgian linen panels

200.0 x 200.0 cm overall

first panel bears inscription verso: artist’s name and date
each bears inscription verso: artist’s initials, title and Jirrawun Arts cat. PT 7-2005-28A - D

Estimate: 
$8,000 – 12,000 (4)
Sold for $8,540 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 28
$4,270
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Rusty Peters/Copyright Agency, 2020
28

RUSTY PETERS

born 1935
SUGAR LEAF DREAMING, 2008

ochres and pigment with synthetic binder on Belgian linen

120.0 x 120.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, title and Jirrawun Arts cat. RP 2008 04139

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000
Sold for $4,270 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 29
$4,880
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Peter Eve
29

PETER EVE

born 1968
FREDDIE TIMMS – NED KELLY, 2005 PEGGY PATRICK – MISTAKE CREEK MASSACRE SITE, 2005 RAMMEY RAMSEY WITH BRANDING IRON AND FAMILY, 2005 RUSTY PETERS – BLACK ROCK POOL, 2005 PADDY BEDFORD AND BLAYDE, 2005 PHYLLIS THOMAS, 2005

pigment print on cotton rag

78.0 x 52.0 cm (5)
52.0 x 78.0 cm (1)

edition: 1/20

each signed with initials and numbered below image

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000 (6)
Sold for $4,880 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 30
$103,700
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Emily K Kngwarreye/Copyright Agency, 2020
30

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

(c.1910 – 1996)
CEREMONY, 1994

synthetic polymer paint on linen

152.0 x 121.5 cm

signed lower right: Emlly [sic]
signed verso: Emlly [sic]
bears inscription verso: artist's name, size and Delmore Gallery cat. 94H054

Estimate: 
$45,000 – 65,000
Sold for $103,700 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 31
$31,720
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Emily K Kngwarreye/Copyright Agency, 2020
31

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

(c.1910 – 1996)
UNTITLED, 1992

synthetic polymer painting on linen

149.0 x 121.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name and Delmore Gallery cat. 92H028

Estimate: 
$30,000 – 40,000
Sold for $31,720 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 32
$7,320
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Christine Yukenbarri Nakamarra/Copyright Agency, 2020
32

CHRISTINE YUKENBARRI NAKAMARRA‎

born ‎1977‎
WINPURPURLA‎, ‎2010‎

synthetic polymer paint on linen

150‎.‎0 ‎x ‎75‎.‎0 ‎cm‎

bears inscription verso‎: ‎artist’s name‎, ‎size, Warlayirti Artists cat‎. ‎469‎/‎10‎ and Alcaston Gallery cat. AK16649

Estimate: 
$‎7‎,‎000 – ‎9‎,‎000
Sold for $7,320 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 33
-
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Eubena Nampitjin/Copyright Agency, 2020
33

EUBENA NAMPITJIN‎

(‎c‎.‎1921 ‎– ‎2013‎)‎
WATI KUTJARRA‎, ‎2004‎

synthetic polymer paint on linen‎

150‎.‎0 ‎x ‎75‎.‎0 ‎cm‎

bears inscription verso‎: ‎artist‎'‎s name‎, ‎size, Warlayirti Artists cat‎. ‎490‎/‎04‎ and Alcaston Gallery cat. AK‎10893

Estimate: 
$12‎,‎000 ‎– ‎15‎,‎000
Lot 34
-
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Eubena Nampitjin/Copyright Agency, 2020
34

EUBENA NAMPITJIN

(c.1921 – 2013)
KINYU, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

180.0 x 150.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size and Warlayirti Artists cat. 268/05

Estimate: 
$20,000 – 30,000
Lot 35
-
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Tjumpo Tjapanangka/Copyright Agency, 2020
35

TJUMPO TJAPANANGKA

(c.1929 – 2007)
UNTITLED, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on linen

180.0 x 120.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size and Warlayirti Artists cat. 79-02

Estimate: 
$15,000 – 20,000
Lot 36
$91,500
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© courtesy of The Estate of Paddy Bedford
36

PADDY NYUNKUNY BEDFORD

(c.1922 – 2007)
CAMEL GAP, 2001

ochres and pigments with synthetic binder on linen

180.0 x 150.0 cm

signed with initials verso: PB

Estimate: 
$80,000 – 120,000
Sold for $91,500 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 37
$14,640
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Freddie Timms/Copyright Agency, 2020
37

FREDDIE TIMMS

(c.1946 – 2017)
JARLALU COUNTRY, 2001

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on linen

122.0 x 135.0 cm

bears inscription verso: title, CHAPMAN, and Jirrawun Arts cat. FT32001-120

Estimate: 
$10,000 – 12,000
Sold for $14,640 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 38
-
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Rammey Ramsey/Copyright Agency, 2020
38

RAMMEY RAMSEY

born c.1935
WARLAWOON COUNTRY, 2007

ochres and pigments with synthetic binder on linen

150.0 x 180.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s initials and Jirrawun Arts cat. RR 11 2007 147

Estimate: 
$10,000 – 15,000
Lot 39
Private sale
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© John Mawurndjul/Copyright Agency, 2020
39

JOHN MAWURNDJUL

born 1952
LORRKON, 2007

natural earth pigments with synthetic binder on hollowed stringybark log

186.0 cm height

Private sale
Lot 40
$39,040
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Gulumbu Yunupingu, courtesy Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Art Centre
40

GULUMBU YUNUPINGU

(c.1945 – 2012)
GARAK (LARRAKITJ), 2011

natural earth pigments on hollow logs

189.0, 189.0 and 152.0 cm heights

Estimate: 
$15,000 – 20,000 (3)
Sold for $39,040 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 41
$10,736
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Gulumbu Yunupingu, courtesy Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Art Centre
41

GULUMBU YUNUPINGU

(c.1945 – 2012)
GARAK UNIVERSE, 2011

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

90.0 x 56.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
Sold for $10,736 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 42
$6,710
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Nonggirrnga Marawili, courtesy Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Art Centre
42

NONGGIRRNGA MARAWILI

born c.1939
YATHIKPA, 2013

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

140.0 x 92.0 cm (irregular)

bears inscription verso: Buku–Larrngay Mulka Arts cat. 4421S
bears inscription on aluminium brace verso: Alcaston Gallery cat. AK18907

Estimate: 
$6,000 – 8,000
Sold for $6,710 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 43
$9,150
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Nonggirrnga Marawili, courtesy Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Art Centre
43

NONGGIRRNGA MARAWILI

born c.1939
GUYKTHUN, 2014

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

154.0 x 64.0 cm (irregular)

bears inscription verso: Buku–Larrngay Mulka Arts cat. 4581A and Alcaston Gallery cat. AK19734

Estimate: 
$6,000 – 8,000
Sold for $9,150 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 44
$18,300
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© courtesy of the artist and Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery
44

NYAPANYAPA YUNUPINGU

born c.1945
UNTITLED (CIRCLES IN GREY AND BLACK), 2013

natural earth pigments on hollow log

218.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$10,000 – 15,000
Sold for $18,300 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 45
$39,040
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© courtesy of the artist and Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery
45

NYAPANYAPA YUNUPINGU 

born c.1945
UNTITLED (WHITE CIRCLES), 2015

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

195.5 x 82.0 cm (irregular)

bears inscription verso: Buku–Larrnggay Mulka Arts cat. 4740Z

Estimate: 
$25,000 – 35,000
Sold for $39,040 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 46
$14,640
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Djambawa Marawili. courtesy Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Art Centre
46

DJAMBAWA MARAWILI

born 1953
BARALTJPA, 2013

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

235.0 x 80.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$12,000 – 15,000
Sold for $14,640 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 47
$10,980
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Garawan Wanambi, courtesy Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Art Centre
47

GARAWAN WANAMBI

born 1965
MARRANGU (LARRAKITJ), 2015

natural earth pigments on hollow log

218.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$8,000 – 12,000
Sold for $10,980 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 48
$6,100
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Garawan Wanambi, courtesy Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Art Centre
48

GARAWAN WANAMBI

born 1965
MARRANGU, 2015

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on board

152.0 x 121.5 cm

bears inscription verso: Buku–Larrngay Mulka Arts cat. 4709A

Estimate: 
$6,000 – 8,000
Sold for $6,100 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 49
$9,760
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Sylvia Kantjupai Ken/Copyright Agency, 2020
49

SYLVIA KANTJUPAI KEN

born 1965
SEVEN SISTERS, 2010

synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen

122.0 x 198.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name and Tjala Arts cat. 594-10

Estimate: 
$6,000 – 8,000
Sold for $9,760 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 50
$6,710
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Tjungkara Ken/Copyright Agency, 2020
50

TJUNGKARA KEN

born 1969
NGAYUKU NGURA – MY COUNTRY, 2009

synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen

122.0 x 152.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name and Tjala Arts cat. 010–09

Estimate: 
$7,000 – 9,000
Sold for $6,710 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 51
$6,100
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Wawiriya Burton/Copyright Agency, 2020
51

WAWIRIYA BURTON

born 1925
NGAYUKA NGURA – MY COUNTRY, 2010

synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen

152.0 x 122.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name and Tjala Arts cat. 056-10

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
Sold for $6,100 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 52
$8,540
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Tjungkara Ken/Copyright Agency, 2020
52

TJUNGKARA KEN

born 1969
NGAYUKU NGURA – MY COUNTRY, 2010

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

152.5 x 122.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name and Tjala Arts cat. 260-10

Estimate: 
$7,000 – 9,000
Sold for $8,540 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 53
$6,100
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Tommy Mitchell/Copyright Agency, 2020
53

TOMMY MITCHELL

(c.1943 – 2013)
WALU, 2011

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

102.0 x 76.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Warakurna Artists cat. 499-11

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
Sold for $6,100 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 54
$14,640
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Tommy Mitchell/Copyright Agency, 2020
54

TOMMY MITCHELL

(c.1943 – 2013)
WAKALPUKA, 2012

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

101.0 x 152.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size and Warakurna Artists cat. 221-12

Estimate: 
$6,000 – 8,000
Sold for $14,640 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 55
$11,590
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Maringka Baker/Copyright Agency, 2020
55

MARINGKA BAKER

born c.1952
WANA WANI, 2008

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

112.5 x 197.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, date and Tjungu Palya cat. TPMB08425

Estimate: 
$12,000 – 15,000
Sold for $11,590 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 56
-
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Kay Baker/Copyright Agency, 2020
56

KAY BAKER

born c.1955, assisted by JIMMY BAKER, PATRICIA TUNKIN and TERESA BAKER
MALILU, 2008

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

107.0 x 203.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artists’ names, date, and Tjungu Palya cat. 08-030

Estimate: 
$7,000 – 10,000
Lot 57
$18,300
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Mirdidingkingathi Juwarnda Sally Gabori/Copyright Agency, 2020
57

MIRDIDINGKINGATHI JUWARNDA SALLY GABORI

(c.1924 – 2015)
DIBIRDIBI COUNTRY, 2011

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 122.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, title, medium and Mornington Island Arts and Crafts cat. 7000-L-SG-0611

Estimate: 
$6,000 – 8,000
Sold for $18,300 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 58
$12,200
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Mirdidingkingathi Juwarnda Sally Gabori/Copyright Agency, 2020
58

MIRDIDINGKINGATHI JUWARNDA SALLY GABORI

(c.1924 – 2015)
DIBIRDIBI COUNTRY, 2008

synthetic polymer paint on linen

153.0 x 101.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, title, medium and Mornington Island Arts and Crafts cat. 2893-L-SG-0108

Estimate: 
$8,000 – 12,000
Sold for $12,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 59
$7,320
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Jarinyanu David Downs/Copyright Agency, 2020
59

JARINYANU DAVID DOWNS

(1925 – 1995)
YAPURNU, 1987

natural earth pigments and synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 91.5 cm

signed verso: Jarinyanu David / Downs
bears inscription verso: size, cat. 009-87 and commissioned by Duncan Kentish

Estimate: 
$6,000 – 8,000
Sold for $7,320 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 60
$10,980
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© courtesy of the artist and Short Street Gallery
60

DANIEL WALBIDI

born 1983
ILYARRA, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

151.0 x 120.0 cm

signed and dated verso: DANIEL WALBIDI / 05
bears inscription verso: artist's name, date, medium, size and Short Street Gallery cat. 10254

Estimate: 
$10,000 – 15,000
Sold for $10,980 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 61
$19,520
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Paddy Jaminji/Copyright Agency, 2020
61

PADDY JAMINJI

(c.1912 – 1996)
UNTITLED, 1987

natural earth pigments and natural binder (bush gum) on board

60.0 x 90.0 cm

bears inscription verso: PROPERTY OF MARY MACHA

Estimate: 
$10,000 – 15,000
Sold for $19,520 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 62
$43,920
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Estate of Jack Britten
62

JACK BRITTEN JOOLAMA

(c.1925 – 2002)
PURNULULU (THE BUNGLE BUNGLES), 1993

natural earth pigments on canvas

120.0 x 160.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size and Waringarri Aboriginal Arts cats. S-2938 & AP-3417

Estimate: 
$10,000 – 15,000
Sold for $43,920 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 63
-
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Butcher C Janangoo/Copyright Agency, 2020
63

JANANGOO BUTCHER CHEREL‎

(‎c‎.‎1920 – ‎2009‎)‎
BOONGGA‎, ‎1999‎

synthetic polymer paint on Arches paper‎

50‎.‎0 ‎x ‎65‎.‎5 ‎cm‎

bears inscription verso‎: ‎artist‎'‎s name and Mangkaja Arts cat‎. ‎WP ‎065‎/‎99‎

Estimate: 
$‎4‎,‎000 ‎– ‎6‎,‎000‎
Lot 64
-
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Butcher C Janangoo/Copyright Agency, 2020
64

JANANGOO BUTCHER CHEREL‎

(‎c‎.‎1920 ‎– ‎2009‎)‎
MANOONGOO‎, ‎1999‎

synthetic polymer paint on Arches paper‎

50‎.‎0 ‎x ‎65‎.‎5 ‎cm‎

bears inscription verso‎: ‎artist‎'‎s name and Mangkaja Arts cat‎. ‎WP ‎064‎/‎99‎

Estimate: 
$‎4‎,‎000 – ‎6‎,‎000‎
Lot 65
-
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Wakartu Cory Surprise/Copyright Agency, 2020
65

WAKARTU CORY SURPRISE

(c.1929 – 2011)
PITILL JILA, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

121.0 x 180.0 cm

bears inscription verso: Artist’s name and Mangkaja Arts cat. PC479/04

Estimate: 
$6,000 – 8,000
Lot 66
$18,300
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Tim Leura Tjapaltjarri/Copyright Agency, 2020
66

TIM LEURA TJAPALTJARRI

(c.1929 – 1984)
POSSUM CEREMONY NEAR NAPPERBY, c.1973

synthetic polymer powder paint on board

36.0 x 53.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size, and Papunya Tula Artists cat. TL730604 and description of some of the iconography on the reverse

Estimate: 
$10,000 – 15,000
Sold for $18,300 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 67
$12,200
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© John Tjapaltjarri/Copyright Agency, 2020
67

JOHN TJAPALTJARRI

(c.1940 – 1999)
DJINTARA, c.1976

synthetic polymer powder paint on canvas on composition board

74.0 x 59.5 cm

bears inscription on label verso: John Tjabaltjari [sic]

Estimate: 
$10,000 – 15,000
Sold for $12,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 68
$5,490
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Johnny Yungut Tjupurrula/Copyright Agency, 2020
68

JOHNNY YUNGUT TJUPURRULA

(c.1930 – 2016)
TJUTALPI, 2003

synthetic polymer paint on linen

121.5 x 121.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. JY0304117

Estimate: 
$3,500 – 4,500
Sold for $5,490 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 69
$11,590
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Ronnie Tjampitjinpa/Copyright Agency, 2020
69

RONNIE TJAMPITJINPA

born c.1943
PIWALKU: A LARGE SWAMPY AREA NEAR LAKE MACKAY, 1998

synthetic polymer paint on linen

167.0 x 45.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. RT 9807149

Estimate: 
$10,000 – 15,000
Sold for $11,590 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 70
-
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Ningura Napurrula/Copyright Agency, 2020
70

NINGURA NAPURRULA

(c.1938 – 2013)
ROCKHOLES AT WIRRULNGA, 2003

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

152.0 x 183.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. NN0301022

Estimate: 
$15,000 – 20,000
Lot 72
$18,910
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Emily K Kngwarreye/Copyright Agency, 2020
72

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

(c.1910 – 1996)
ALALGURA COUNTRY, 1993

synthetic polymer painting on linen

121.0 x 90.0 cm

bears inscription verso: Delmore Gallery cat. 93I060

Estimate: 
$15,000 – 20,000
Sold for $18,910 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 73
$18,910
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Emily K Kngwarreye/Copyright Agency, 2020
73

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

(c.1910 – 1996)
UNTITLED, 1992

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

84.5 x 120.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, Rodney Gooch and Mulga Bore Artists cat. 15-1092

Estimate: 
$20,000 –30,000
Sold for $18,910 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 74
$4,880
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Ray Ken/Copyright Agency, 2020
74

RAY KEN‎

(c‎.1940‎ – 2018)
TALI – SAND DUNE, 2011

synthetic polymer paint on linen‎

121.5 x 102.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, Tjala Arts cat. 222-11 and Alcaston Gallery cat. AK17118

Estimate: 
$‎4‎,‎000 ‎– ‎6‎,‎000‎
Sold for $4,880 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 75
$6,100
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Betty Kuntiwa Pumani/Copyright Agency, 2020
75

BETTY KUNTIWA PUMANI

born 1963
ANTARA, 2015

synthetic polymer paint on linen

80.0 x 120.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, date and Mimili Maku Arts cat. 289-15

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $6,100 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 76
$3,904
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Kitty Kantilla/Copyright Agency, 2020
76

KITTY KANTILLA

(c.1928 – 2003)
UNTITLED, 1995

natural earth pigments on Arches paper

56.0 x 75.5 cm

bears inscription verso, artist's name, date, skin, dance and Jilamara Arts and Crafts cat. LP95KK095 and OA 142

Estimate: 
$3,500 – 5,500
Sold for $3,904 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 77
$9,150
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Wattie Karrawara/Copyright Agency, 2020
77

WATTIE KARRUWARA

(c.1910 – 1983)
WANDJINA, c.1962

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

41.5 x 24.0 cm

Estimate: 
$7,000 – 10,000
Sold for $9,150 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 78
$12,810
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
78

ROBERT CAMPBELL JUNIOR

(1944 – 1993)
UNTITLED, 1989

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

88.0 x 53.5 cm

signed, dated and inscribed lower right: ROBERT CAMPBELL JNR / 5-7-1989 NGAKU

Estimate: 
$6,000 – 8,000
Sold for $12,810 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 79
$8,540
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
79

NONGGIRRNGA MARAWILI‎

born c‎.‎1939‎
GAPU‎, ‎2013

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark‎

127‎.‎0 ‎x ‎46‎.‎0 ‎cm ‎(‎irregular‎)‎

bears inscription verso: Buku–Larrnggay Mulka Arts cat. 4459B and Alcaston Gallery cat. AK19732

Estimate: 
$‎4‎,‎000 ‎– ‎6‎,‎000‎
Sold for $8,540 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 80
Private sale
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Crusoe Kurddal/Copyright Agency, 2020
80

CRUSOE KURDDAL

born 1960
MIMIH SPIRIT, 2007

natural earth pigments with synthetic binder on carved kurrajong

224.0 cm height

Private sale
Lot 81
$6,100
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Owen Yalandja/Copyright Agency, 2020
81

OWEN YALANDJA

born 1960
YAWKYAWK, 2007

natural earth pigments with synthetic binder on carved kurrajong

214.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
Sold for $6,100 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 82
Private sale
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Owen Yalandja/Copyright Agency, 2020
82

OWEN YALANDJA

born 1960
YAWKYAWK, 2008

natural earth pigments with synthetic binder on carved kurrajong

151.0 cm height

Private sale
Lot 83
$4,880
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Barrupu Yunupingu, Buku-Larrngay Mulka Centre, Yirrkala
83

BARRUPU YUNUPINGU

(1948 – 2012)
GURTHA, 2012

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

197.0 x 59.0 cm (irregular)

bears inscription verso: Buku–Larrnggay Mulka Arts cat. 4279G
bears inscription on aluminium brace verso: Alcaston Gallery cat. AK18591

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000
Sold for $4,880 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 84
$4,636
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Nonggirrnga Marawili, courtesy Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Art Centre
84

NONGGIRRNGA MARAWILI

born c.1939
FOUR ROCKS, 2015

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

94.0 x 58.5 cm

bears inscription verso: Buku–Larrngay Mulka Arts cat. 4779N

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $4,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 85
$19,520
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Malaluba Gumana, courtesy Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Centre, Yirrkala.
85

MALALUBA GUMANA

born 1952
DHATAM (LARRAKITJ), 2012

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on hollow log

237.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
Sold for $19,520 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 86
$6,100
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© courtesy of the artist and Aboriginal & Pacific Art, Sydney
86

YVONNE KOOLMATRIE

born 1944
ECHIDNA, 2010

woven sedge rushes, echidna quills

14.0 x 28.0 x 48.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000
Sold for $6,100 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 87
$4,880
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Jan Billycan/Copyright Agency, 2020
87

JAN BILLYCAN (DJAN NAMUNDIE)

(c.1930 – 2016)
KIRRIWIRRI, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.0 x 91.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, date, medium, size and Short Street Gallery cat. 11548

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
Sold for $4,880 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 88
$4,880
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© courtesy of the artist and Short Street Gallery
88

WEAVER JACK

(c.1928 – 2010)
LUNGARUNG, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen

182.0 x 111.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, date, medium, size and Short Street Gallery cat. 11492

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
Sold for $4,880 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 89
$6,100
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Tommy Mitchell/Copyright Agency, 2020
89

TOMMY MITCHELL

(c.1943 – 2013)
WAKALPUKA, 2011

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

76.0 x 76.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name and Warakurna Artists cat. 266-11

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000
Sold for $6,100 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 90
$13,420
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Tommy Mitchell/Copyright Agency, 2020
90

TOMMY MITCHELL

(c.1943 – 2013)
WAKALPUKA, 2012

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

101.0 x 152.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Warakurna Artists cat. 484-12

Estimate: 
$8,000 – 12,000
Sold for $13,420 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 91
$9,150
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Sylvia Kantjupai Ken/Copyright Agency, 2020
91

SYLVIA KANTJUPAI KEN

born 1965
SEVEN SISTERS, 2010

synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen

152.0 x 122.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name and Tjala Arts cat. 181-10

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
Sold for $9,150 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 92
$9,760
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Tjungkara Ken/Copyright Agency, 2020
92

TJUNGKARA KEN

born 1969
SEVEN SISTERS, 2010

synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen

101.0 x 152.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name and Tjala Arts cat. 130–10

Estimate: 
$6,000 – 8,000
Sold for $9,760 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 93
$5,856
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Mick Wikilyiri/Copyright Agency, 2020
93

MICK WIKILYIRI

born c.1940
NGAYUKU NGURA – MY COUNTRY, 2015

synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen

121.0 x 200.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name and Tjala Arts cat. 87-15

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000
Sold for $5,856 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 94
$14,640
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Dickie Minyintiri/Copyright Agency, 2020
94

DICKIE MINYINTIRI

(c.1915 – 2014)
WATI WIILU–KU INMA TJUKURPA, 2010

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

100.0 x 170.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, date, size and Ernabella Arts cat. 316-10DM

Estimate: 
$8,000 – 12,000
Sold for $14,640 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 95
$7,320
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Eubena Nampitjin/Copyright Agency, 2020
95

EUBENA NAMPITJIN

(c.1921 – 2013)
KUNAWARRITJI, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

120.0 x 80.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size and Warlayirti Artists cat. 446/06

Estimate: 
$6,000 – 8,000
Sold for $7,320 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 96
$6,710
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Birriliburu Artists/Copyright Agency, 2020
96

BIRRILIBURU ARTISTS OF WILUNA AND WARAKURNA ARTISTS COLLABORATIVE

KUNGKARANGKALPA (PLEIADES), 2009

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

101.5 x 211.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artists’ names and Warakurna Artists cats. 317-09.1 – 317-09.8

Estimate: 
$8,000 – 12,000
Sold for $6,710 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 97
-
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Tiger Palpatja/Copyright Agency, 2020
97

TIGER PALPATJA

(1920 – 2014)
NGINTAKA TUKURPA – PERENTIE MAN CREATION STORY, 2008

synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen

152.5 x 100.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name and Tjala Arts cat. 508-08 and Alcaston Gallery cat. AK15024

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000
Lot 98
-
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Hector Tjupura Burton/Copyright Agency, 2020
98

HECTOR TJUPURA BURTON

(1937 – 2017)
ANUMARA TJUKURPA, 2013

synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen

152.0 x 122.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name and Tjala Arts cat. 443-13

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000
Lot 99
-
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Angkaliya Curtis/Copyright Agency, 2020
99

ANGKALIYA CURTIS

born 1928
CAVE HILL, 2010

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

118.0 x 200.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, date and Tjungu Palya cat. TPAC10015

Estimate: 
$7,000 – 9,000
Lot 100
$4,880
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Robert Fielding/Copyright Agency, 2020
100

ROBERT FIELDING

born 1969
MILKALI KUTJA, 2015

screenprint on paper

84.0 x 59.0 cm each

edition: 3/5
Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000 (2)
Sold for $4,880 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 101
$5,124
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Otto Pareroultja/Copyright Agency, 2020
101

OTTO PAREROULTJA

(1914 – 1973)
CENTRAL AUSTRALIAN LANDSCAPE, c.1955

watercolour on card

36.5 x 54.5 cm

signed lower centre: Otto Pareroultja.

Estimate: 
$2,500 – 3,500
Sold for $5,124 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 102
$6,100
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© courtesy of The Estate of Ginger Riley and Alcaston Gallery, Melbourne
102

GINGER RILEY MUNDUWALAWALA

(c.1936 – 2002)
UNTITLED, 1990

synthetic polymer paint on composition board

24.0 x 58.0 cm

bears inscription verso: Alcaston Gallery cat. AK817

Estimate: 
$7,000 – 9,000
Sold for $6,100 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 103
$9,760
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Kaapa Tjampitjinpa/Copyright Agency, 2020
103

KAAPA TJAMPITJINPA

(c.1926 – 1989)
WARLUGULONG, 1976

synthetic polymer paint on canvas board

91.0 x 60.5 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 – 12,000
Sold for $9,760 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 104
$9,760
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
© Old Tutuma Tjapangati/Copyright Agency, 2020
104

OLD TUTUMA TJAPANGATI

(c.1909 – 1987)
KANGAROOS AT KARRKILYNGA (LAKE HOPKINS), c.1974

synthetic polymer paint on cement sheet

62.5 x 54.0 cm

bears inscription verso: Site: Karrkilynga / at Lake Hopkins in W.A. / Three Kangaroos at tucker / a fire comes but the escaped / to the south (Pitjantjatjarra [sic] country)

Estimate: 
$6,000 – 8,000
Sold for $9,760 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne
Lot 105
$10,370
Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
18 March 2020
105

JOHN WILSON WURIBUDIWI

born 1955
TOKWAMIPINI, PURUKUPALI AND BIMA, 1998

natural earth pigments on carved ironwood

251.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
Sold for $10,370 (inc. BP) in Auction 60 - 18 March 2020, Melbourne