Auction Results

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Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July
Sale
61
Auction total
$8,813,715
95% sold by volume
143% sold by value
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Lot 1
$46,636
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Cressida Campbell/Copyright Agency, 2020
1

CRESSIDA CAMPBELL

born 1960
DAISIES AND CAMELLIAS ON INDIAN CLOTH, 1997

unique colour woodblock print

61.0 x 52.0 cm

signed below image lower right: Cressida Campbell

Estimate: 
$40,000 – 60,000
Sold for $46,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 2
$67,500
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Cressida Campbell/Copyright Agency, 2020
2

CRESSIDA CAMPBELL

born 1960
PAPER BARK TREE, EAST SYDNEY, 1999

watercolour on incised woodblock

59.0 x 15.5 cm

signed with initials lower left: CC

Estimate: 
$15,000 – 20,000
Sold for $67,500 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 3
$31,909
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Cressida Campbell/Copyright Agency, 2020
3

CRESSIDA CAMPBELL

born 1960
PROTEA AND GUM LEAVES, 1979

watercolour on incised woodblock

45.5 x 45.5 cm

signed and dated verso: Cressida / Campbell / '79

Estimate: 
$20,000 – 30,000
Sold for $31,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 4
$44,182
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
4

ROBERT ROONEY

(1937 – 2017)
CANINE CAPERS VII, 1969 – 79

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

153.0 x 153.0 cm

signed, dated and inscribed with title verso: Robert Rooney / … / CANINE CAPERS VII 1969 – 79

Estimate: 
$25,000 – 35,000
Sold for $44,182 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 5
$49,091
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Estate of Edwin Tanner
5

EDWIN TANNER

(1920 – 1980)
THE ENGINEER'S WORKSHOP, 1957

oil on canvas on composition board

89.0 x 120.0 cm

signed lower centre: EDWIN TANNER
dated upper left: 57.

Estimate: 
$30,000 – 40,000
Sold for $49,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 6
$184,091
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Tony Tuckson/Copyright Agency, 2020
6

TONY TUCKSON

(1921 –1973)
SWIRLY REDS AND WHITE (TP54), c.1964

synthetic polymer paint on composition board

122.0 x 183.0 cm

bears inscription verso: …son (Watters 1970) No 54

Estimate: 
$150,000 – 200,000
Sold for $184,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 7
$2,822,726
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Estate of Fred Williams/Copyright Agency, 2020
7

FRED WILLIAMS

(1927 – 1982)
HUMMOCK IN LANDSCAPE, 1967

oil on canvas

153.0 x 122.0 cm

signed lower centre: Fred Williams

Estimate: 
$1,400,000 – 1,800,000
Sold for $2,822,726 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 8
$135,000
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
8

COLIN McCAHON

(1919 – 1987, New Zealand)
TITIRANGI, 1957

oil on cardboard

55.0 x 75.5 cm

signed and dated lower left: McCahon / JULY ’57
inscribed with title upper left: TITIRANGI.

Estimate: 
$100,000 – 150,000
Sold for $135,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 9
$36,818
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
9

HOWARD TAYLOR

(1918 – 2001)
KARRI FOREST, 1963

oil on composition board

49.5 x 118.5 cm
65.5 x 134.5 cm (inc. artist’s frame)

signed and dated lower right: H. TAYLOR 63

Estimate: 
$18,000 – 24,000
Sold for $36,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 10
$300,682
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
10

EUGENE VON GUÉRARD

(1811 – 1901)
ABENDLANDSCHAFT VON DER INSEL CAPRI, 1846 (EVENING LANDSCAPE FROM THE ISLAND OF CAPRI)

oil on canvas

75.0 x 103.5 cm

signed and dated lower right: Eug. V. Guerard / Df 1846

Estimate: 
$150,000 – 200,000
Sold for $300,682 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 11
$270,000
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
11

ISO RAE

(1860 – 1940)
YOUNG GIRL, ÉTAPLES, c.1892

oil on canvas

105.5 x 59.5 cm

signed lower right: ISÖ RAE
bears stencil verso on stretcher: S75T/

Estimate: 
$30,000 – 50,000
Sold for $270,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 12
$73,636
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
12

EMANUEL PHILLIPS FOX

(1865 – 1915)
A SPANISH GARDEN, c.1911

oil on canvas

38.0 x 46.0 cm

signed lower left: E.P. Fox
bears inscription on old label verso: [indistinct] Sp… garden / E Phillips Fox
bears inscription on old label verso: A Spanish Garden / 95 / E/ P…
bears inscription on frame verso: E. PHILIPS-FOX [sic] / “GROVE OF TREES”

Estimate: 
$45,000 – 65,000
Sold for $73,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 13
$29,455
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
13

WALTER WITHERS

(1854 – 1914)
THE HOT ROAD, c.1895 – 97

oil on canvas on board

29.0 x 49.0 cm

signed lower right: Walter Withers / M
bears inscription verso: Lent by Margery WITHERS, 1962 V.A.S / To go to Mary Roberta Owen / 52 Staughton Rd / Glen Iris / … / signature Margery McCann / ‘nee Withers / September 18th 1958
bears inscription on old label verso: NTH-EAST HEIDELBERG ROAD / “THE HOT RD” OLD ELTHAM ROAD / NOW NAMED, ROSANNA ROAD / Painted by WALTER WITHERS about / 1895 to 97 whilst resident of CAPE ST / IN THE POSSESSION OF HIS DAUGHTER / MARGERY WITHERS, OF 101 THE BOULEVARD, IVANHOE N21. / Mrs. R. McCANN, ARTIST. U.X.2344

Estimate: 
$25,000 – 35,000
Sold for $29,455 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 14
$601,363
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
14

HANS HEYSEN

(1877 – 1968)
A SUMMER’S DAY, c.1907

oil on canvas

90.0 x 74.5 cm

signed lower left: HANS HEYSEN

Estimate: 
$150,000 - 200,000
Sold for $601,363 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 15
$355,909
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
15

TOM ROBERTS

(1856 – 1931)
DANDENONGS LANDSCAPE, 1925

oil on board

35.0 x 45.5 cm

signed and dated lower left: Tom Roberts ’25
bears inscription on old label verso: THIS PICTURE IS THE PROPERTY OF R.W. ROBERTS / N.J. Roberts

Estimate: 
$140,000 – 180,000
Sold for $355,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 16
$55,227
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Namatjira Legacy Trust/Copyright Agency, 2020
16

ALBERT NAMATJIRA

(1902 – 1959)
RIVER GUM NEAR BITTER SPRINGS GORGE

watercolour on paper

33.5 x 38.5 cm image
36.5 x 41.0 cm sheet

signed lower right: ALBERT NAMATJIRA
signed verso: Albert Namatjira
bears inscription with title verso: 45 Gns / River Gum Near Bitter Springs Gorge / Arltunga, NT

Estimate: 
$25,000 – 35,000
Sold for $55,227 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 17
$29,455
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
17

CLARICE BECKETT

(1887 – 1935)
ANGLESEA, 1929

oil on pulpboard

24.5 x 34.5 cm

Estimate: 
$25,000 – 35,000
Sold for $29,455 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 18
$34,364
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
18

NORA HEYSEN

(1911 – 2003)
FLORAL STILL LIFE, 1932

oil on canvas

51.0 x 41.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: NORA HEYSEN / 1932

Estimate: 
$18,000 – 24,000
Sold for $34,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 19
$39,273
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
19

ROY DE MAISTRE

(1894 – 1968)
STUDY FOR A PAINTED PICTURE OF THE UNIVERSE, 1920

oil on cardboard

19.0 x 25.5 cm

signed and dated lower right: R. de Maistre / 1920

Estimate: 
$25,000 – 35,000
Sold for $39,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 20
$49,091
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
20

ROY DE MAISTRE

(1894 – 1968)
CHRIST FALLS FOR THE FIRST TIME, c.1948 – 49

oil on canvas

109.0 x 84.0 cm

signed and dated lower left: R de Maistre.
inscribed verso: LEROY de MAISTRE / 13 ECCLESTON ST. / LONDON S.W.I / ENGLAND
label attached to stretcher verso: James Bourlet & Sons, Ltd London
copy of original purchase receipt attached verso

Estimate: 
$30,000 – 40,000
Sold for $49,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 21
$257,727
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Estate of Fred Williams/Copyright Agency, 2020
21

FRED WILLIAMS

(1927 – 1982)
ACACIAS, ARTHURS CREEK, 1977

oil on canvas

96.0 x 106.5 cm

signed lower right: Fred Williams
signed, dated and inscribed with title on artist’s label verso
bears inscription on stretcher bar verso: 2

Estimate: 
$250,000 – 300,000
Sold for $257,727 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 22
$34,364
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© courtesy of Wendy Whiteley
22

BRETT WHITELEY

(1939 – 1992)
THE FISH RIVER, 1979

synthetic polymer paint, gouache and ink on paper on paper

23.5 x 13.5 cm (sight)

inscribed with title and dated lower right: the fish river/July 19/79
stamped lower right with artist’s monogram
bears inscription verso: Abell / Steinhoff NOV 80

Estimate: 
$30,000 – 50,000
Sold for $34,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 23
$116,591
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© courtesy of Wendy Whiteley
23

BRETT WHITELEY

(1939 – 1992)
SELF PORTRAIT AFTER A HAIRCUT AT 36, 1976

pen and ink and hair on paper

100.0 x 75.0 cm

signed and inscribed with title lower right: brett whiteley / self-portrait after a haircut at 36

Estimate: 
$20,000 – 30,000
Sold for $116,591 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 24
$49,091
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Gleeson/O'Keefe Foundation
24

JAMES GLEESON

(1915 – 2008)
SEA GUARDS, 1991

oil on canvas

172.0 x 230.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: Gleeson ‘91
signed and inscribed with title on stretcher bar verso: “SEA GUARDS” / James Gleeson

Estimate: 
$30,000 – 40,000
Sold for $49,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 25
$184,091
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
25

WILLIAM ROBINSON

born 1936
RAIN AND SUNLIGHT, NUMINBAH, 1996

oil on canvas

137.0 x 182.5 cm

signed and dated lower right: William Robinson 96
inscribed with title verso: RAIN AND SUNLIGHT NUMINBAH

Estimate: 
$150,000 – 200,000
Sold for $184,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 26
$141,136
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
26

ARTHUR BOYD

(1920 – 1999)
SHOALHAVEN RIVERBANK, c.1990

oil on canvas

120.5 x 90.0 cm

signed lower right: Arthur Boyd

Estimate: 
$70,000 – 90,000
Sold for $141,136 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 27
$55,227
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Garry Shead/Copyright Agency, 2020
27

GARRY SHEAD

born 1942
WYEWURK, 1992 (FROM ‘D.H. LAWRENCE’ SERIES)

oil on composition board

90.5 x 122.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: Garry Shead 92

Estimate: 
$50,000 – 70,000
Sold for $55,227 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 28
$319,091
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Garry Shead/Copyright Agency, 2020
28

GARRY SHEAD

born 1942
ANNUNCIATION, 2000

oil on canvas

167.0 x 243.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: Garry Shead 2000

Estimate: 
$250,000 – 350,000
Sold for $319,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 29
$171,818
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
29

JEFFREY SMART

(1921 – 2013)
FIRST STUDY FOR THE PRESIDENT FACTORY, 2002 – 03

oil on canvas

37.0 x 52.5 cm

signed lower left: JEFFREY SMART

Estimate: 
$120,000 – 160,000
Sold for $171,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 30
Private sale
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Rick Amor/Copyright Agency, 2020
30

RICK AMOR

born 1948
THE CLOUDS, 2007

oil on canvas

89.0 x 130.0 cm

signed and dated lower left: RICK AMOR ’07
dated and inscribed with title verso: The Clouds / Sept / Oct / 07 / …

Private sale
Lot 31
$51,545
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© courtesy of the artist
31

TIM STORRIER

born 1949
THE WATER LINE, 1997

synthetic polymer paint on paper

102.5 x 151.5 cm

signed, dated and inscribed with title lower right: ‘The Water Line’ / Storrier / 1997

Estimate: 
$28,000 – 35,000
Sold for $51,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 32
$22,091
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri/Copyright Agency, 2020
32

MICK NAMARARI TJAPALTJARRI

(c.1926 – 1998)
TJUNGINPA (MOUSE) DREAMING, 1997

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

91.0 x 122.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. MN970540

Estimate: 
$10,000 – 15,000
Sold for $22,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 33
-
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© John Olsen/Copyright Agency, 2020
33

JOHN OLSEN

born 1928
NOLAN AT BROOME, 1991 – 92

oil on canvas

182.0 x 244.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: John / Olsen 91-92
inscribed with title verso: 'Nolan at BROOME'

Estimate: 
$180,000 – 250,000
Lot 34
$17,182
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© courtesy of the artist
34

TIM STORRIER

born 1949
DRIFTING OVER (THE COALS), 1999

synthetic polymer paint on panel

49.0 x 39.5 cm

signed, dated and inscribed with title lower right: Drifting over (the coals) / Storrier / 1999

Estimate: 
$15,000 – 20,000
Sold for $17,182 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 35
$17,182
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© courtesy of the artist
35

TIM STORRIER

born 1949
DRIFTING OVER (THE COALS) II, 2000

synthetic polymer paint on panel

49.0 x 39.5 cm

signed, dated and inscribed with title lower right: Drifting Over (the coals) II / Storrier / 2000

Estimate: 
$15,000 – 20,000
Sold for $17,182 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 36
$33,136
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© courtesy of the artist
36

TIM STORRIER

born 1949
THE EVENING RUN, 2019

synthetic polymer paint on linen

30.0 x 50.0 cm

signed lower left: STORRIER
signed and inscribed with title verso: ‘THE EVENING RUN’ / Storrier

Estimate: 
$20,000 – 25,000
Sold for $33,136 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 37
Private sale
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
37

SHANE COTTON

born 1964, New Zealand
LOOKOUT #1, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

200.0 x 300.0 cm

signed, dated and inscribed with title lower left: LOOKOUT 1 S. COTTON. 2007
signed, dated and inscribed with title verso: “LOOKOUT 1” / Shane L Cotton / 2007

Private sale
Lot 38
$34,364
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Gordon Bennett, managed by John Citizen Arts Pty Ltd
38

GORDON BENNETT

(1955 – 2014)
CAMOUFLAGE #9, 2003

synthetic polymer paint on linen

182.5 x 152.0 cm

signed, dated, and inscribed with title verso: G Bennett 5 – 3 – 2003 / “CAMOUFLAGE #9” /…

Estimate: 
$35,000 – 45,000
Sold for $34,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 39
$18,409
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Gordon Bennett, managed by John Citizen Arts Pty Ltd
39

GORDON BENNETT

(1955 – 2014)
UNTITLED (BLACK AND BLUE), 1994

synthetic polymer paint and flashe on linen

152.0 x 121.5 cm

signed and dated verso: “G Bennett 12 – 8 – 94 / … / …”
bears inscription on stretcher bar verso: 3

Estimate: 
$30,000 – 40,000
Sold for $18,409 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 40
$24,545
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri/Copyright Agency, 2020
40

MICK NAMARARI TJAPALTJARRI

(c.1926 – 1998)
TJUNGINPA (MOUSE) DREAMING, 1997

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

122.0 x 153.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. MN970760

Estimate: 
$25,000 – 35,000
Sold for $24,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 41
$83,454
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
41

IMANTS TILLERS

born 1950
WATERFALL (AFTER WILLIAMS), 2011

synthetic polymer paint on 32 canvas boards

203.0 x 142.0 cm (overall)

each panel numbered sequentially with stencil verso: 89282 – 89313

Estimate: 
$35,000 – 45,000 (32)
Sold for $83,454 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 42
$12,273
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Rosalie Gascoigne/Copyright Agency, 2020
42

ROSALIE GASCOIGNE

(1917 – 1999)
DOVECOT, 1977

weathered wood bottle box, with painted wood surveyor’s pegs and builder’s offcuts

44.0 x 55.0 x 13.0 cm

Estimate: 
$12,000 – 18,000
Sold for $12,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 43
$46,636
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
43

GWYN HANSSEN PIGOTT

(1935 – 2013)
STILL LIFE WITH BROWN BOWL, 1999

Limoges porcelain

ten pieces (4 bottles, 2 bowls, 2 beakers, 2 jugs)
31.0 cm height

each stamped at base with artist’s roundel

Estimate: 
$12,000 – 18,000 (10)
Sold for $46,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 44
$24,545
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Margaret Preston/Copyright Agency, 2020
44

MARGARET PRESTON

(1875 – 1963)
DAHLIA AND SUNFLOWER, 1933

hand-coloured woodcut

30.5 x 30.5 cm

signed with initials in image lower right: MP
signed and inscribed with title below image: Sunflowers + dahlias Margaret Preston

Estimate: 
$12,000 – 16,000
Sold for $24,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 45
$22,091
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Margaret Preston/Copyright Agency, 2020
45

MARGARET PRESTON

(1875 – 1963)
ROUGH WEATHER, SYDNEY HEADS, 1946

colour monotype

30.5 x 40.0 cm

signed below image lower right: Margaret Preston
inscribed with title below image lower left: Rough Weather Sydney Heads. monotype

Estimate: 
$18,000 – 24,000
Sold for $22,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 46
$8,591
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Alan and Jancis Rees/Copyright Agency, 2020
46

LLOYD REES

(1895 – 1988)
RIVER LANDSCAPE, 1931

pen and ink on paper

12.0 x 20.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: LLOYD REES 1931

Estimate: 
$6,000 – 9,000
Sold for $8,591 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 47
$33,136
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Alan and Jancis Rees/Copyright Agency, 2020
47

LLOYD REES

(1895 – 1988)
MEDICI PALACE, ROME, 1924 (VERSO: PALACE INTERIOR)

pen and ink on paper

22.0 x 22.5 cm

signed and dated lower left: LLOYD REES / 1924

Estimate: 
$10,000 – 15,000
Sold for $33,136 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 48
$34,364
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
48

ELIOTH GRUNER

(1882 – 1939)
PASTORAL LANDSCAPE

oil on canvas on board

28.0 x 40.0 cm

signed lower left: Gruner

Estimate: 
$15,000 – 20,000
Sold for $34,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 49
$22,091
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
49

ELIOTH GRUNER

(1882 – 1939)
THE VALE, 1926

oil on canvas on board

24.0 x 29.5 cm

signed and dated lower right: GRUNER / 1926
bears inscription verso: Landscape, N.S.W.
bears inscription on label verso: 3

Estimate: 
$18,000 – 25,000
Sold for $22,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 50
$24,545
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
50

JAMES R. JACKSON

(1882 – 1975)
SYDNEY HARBOUR FROM KURRABA POINT

oil on canvas

71.5 x 92.0 cm

signed lower right: JAMES R. JACKSON
bears inscription on Sedon Galleries label verso: James R Jackson / Sydney Harbour / from Kurraba Point north shore / looking toward eastern part of city of Sydney

Estimate: 
$15,000 – 20,000
Sold for $24,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 51
$17,182
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
51

JOHN PASSMORE

(1904 – 1984)
LANDSCAPE, 1946

oil on canvas

40.0 x 50.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: J PASSMORE ’46
bears inscription verso: PASSMORE / JOHN
bears inscription on frame verso: CF0495

Estimate: 
$8,000 – 12,000
Sold for $17,182 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 52
$17,182
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© The Estate of Michael Shannon
52

MICHAEL SHANNON

(1927 – 1993)
STUDIO STILL LIFE No. 2, c.1958

oil on composition board

64.0 x 91.5 cm

signed lower left: Shannon
bears inscription verso: No. 2

Estimate: 
$15,000 – 20,000
Sold for $17,182 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 53
$23,318
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Estate of Edwin Tanner
53

EDWIN TANNER

(1920 – 1980)
GIFT HORSE, 1956 (verso: study for THE DRAUGHTSMAN)

oil on canvas on board

61.5 x 66.0 cm

signed and dated upper left: EDWIN TANNER. 56.

Estimate: 
$18,000 – 24,000
Sold for $23,318 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 54
-
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Charles Blackman/Copyright Agency, 2021
54

CHARLES BLACKMAN

(1928 – 2018)
CHILDREN IN TERRACE HOUSES, 1954

charcoal on paper

50.0 x 60.0 cm

signed and dated lower left: Blackman 1954

Estimate: 
$12,000 – 16,000
Lot 55
-
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Charles Blackman/Copyright Agency, 2020
55

CHARLES BLACKMAN

(1928 – 2018)
UNDERWATER MAN, 1954

charcoal on paper

50.0 x 60.0 cm

signed and dated upper right: 1954. BLACKMAN
bears inscription verso: Beach Figure – “The Underwater Man” / Charles Blackman 1954

Estimate: 
$12,000 – 16,000
Lot 56
$31,909
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© courtesy of Wendy Whiteley
56

BRETT WHITELEY

(1939 – 1992)
TOWARDS SCULPTURE 5, 1977

lithograph

90.0 x 63.0 cm (sheet)

edition: 35/50

signed and numbered below image
artist’s stamp in image upper right

Estimate: 
$15,000 – 20,000
Sold for $31,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 57
$29,455
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© George Baldessin/Copyright Agency, 2020
57

GEORGE BALDESSIN

(1939 – 1978)
PERSONAGE, c.1969

ink and oil wash on gesso on incised plywood

31.5 x 38.0 cm

signed lower right: George Baldessin

Estimate: 
$12,000 – 18,000
Sold for $29,455 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 58
-
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Rick Amor/Copyright Agency, 2020
58

RICK AMOR

born 1948
STATION, 1989 – 90

oil on canvas

107.0 x 76.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: RICK AMOR 90
dated and inscribed with title verso: STATION / NOV-DEC '89'

Estimate: 
$18,000 – 24,000
Lot 59
$17,182
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© courtesy of the artist
59

TIM STORRIER

born 1949
WAVE AND GARLAND, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on board

40.0 x 50.0 cm

signed lower left: Storrier

Estimate: 
$14,000 – 18,000
Sold for $17,182 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 60
$39,273
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
60

ANTONI CLAVÉ

(1913 – 2005, Spanish)
THE KING OF CARDS (ROI AU FOND ROUGE), 1957

oil, collage and paper on board

77.0 x 55.0 cm

signed, dated and inscribed with title on label verso: ‘Roi Au Fond Rouge[…] 1957 Clavé’
bears inscription verso: Antoni Clave (S34) ‘The King of Cards’ […] Gift from An Clavé 25-8-58
certificate of authenticity issued by Archives Antoni Clavé accompanies the work, archive number 58TMPMPN57

Estimate: 
$30,000 – 50,000
Sold for $39,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 61
$18,409
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
61

ELIOT HODGKIN

(1905 – 1987, British)
CONVOLVULUS, 1953

tempera on paper

44.0 x 13.0 cm

signed and dated lower left: Eliot Hodgkin / July 1953

Estimate: 
$6,000 – 9,000
Sold for $18,409 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 62
$13,500
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
62

ROLAND STRASSER

(1895 – 1974, Austrian)
TIBET (POTALA PALACE), c.1926

oil on canvas

83.2 x 66.5 cm

signed and inscribed with title lower right: Straßer/ Tibet

Estimate: 
$10,000 – 15,000
Sold for $13,500 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 63
$10,432
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Leonard French/Copyright Agency, 2020
63

LEONARD FRENCH

(1928 – 2017)
CHURCH IN A CITY, 1949

oil on board

37.0 x 47.0 cm

signed and dated upper right: French 49

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 8,000
Sold for $10,432 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 64
$31,909
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
64

JOHN COBURN

(1925 – 2006)
SUMMER GARDEN, 1995

oil on canvas

83.0 x 105.0 cm

signed lower left: Coburn
signed, dated and inscribed with title verso: JOHN COBURN / SUMMER GARDEN / 1995

Estimate: 
$20,000 – 30,000
Sold for $31,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 65
$9,818
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
65

BILL HAMMOND

born 1947, New Zealand
BANANA NEVER SLEEPS, 1982

synthetic polymer paint, collage and pencil on wood panel

25.5 x 39.0 cm

signed, dated and inscribed with title lower right: Banana Never SLEEPS / W Hammond / 1982

Estimate: 
$8,000 – 12,000
Sold for $9,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 66
$11,045
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
66

LUDWIG HIRSCHFELD-MACK

(1893 – 1965, German/Australian)
FIGURES, 1960

colour monotype

20.5 x 22.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: L.H. Mack 1960

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000
Sold for $11,045 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 67
$8,836
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
67

SAM FULLBROOK

(1922 – 2004)
JOCKEY, c.1994

oil on canvas board

22.5 x 17.0 cm

signed with initials lower left: SF

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
Sold for $8,836 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 68
$4,295
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
68

SAM FULLBROOK

(1922 – 2004)
DEATH OF A WILD PARROT, 1963

oil on canvas board

15.0 x 29.0 cm

signed lower left: Fullbrook
bears inscription with artist’s name, title and date verso: FULLBROOK Death of Wild Parrot / 1963

Estimate: 
$3,500 – 5,500
Sold for $4,295 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 69
$12,886
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© John Olsen/Copyright Agency, 2020
69

JOHN OLSEN

born 1928
CATS

watercolour and ink on paper

56.0 x 75.0 cm

signed with initials lower right: JO

Estimate: 
$10,000 – 15,000
Sold for $12,886 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 70
$5,891
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© John Olsen/Copyright Agency, 2020
70

JOHN OLSEN

born 1928
BICYCLE BOYS (STUDY), 1954 – 55

pen and ink and wash on paper

33.5 x 37.5 cm

signed lower left: J Olsen

Estimate: 
$5,500 – 7,500
Sold for $5,891 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 71
$6,136
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
71

WILLIAM ROBINSON

born 1936
CHOOKS, 1983

pencil on paper

55.5 x 73.5 cm (sight)

signed lower left: William Robinson

Estimate: 
$6,000 – 8,000 
Sold for $6,136 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 72
$24,545
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
72

JOHN PETER RUSSELL

(1858 – 1930)
PORTRAIT OF A MAN, 1886

pencil on paper

28.0 x 14.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000
Sold for $24,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 73
$10,432
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
73

PIERRE BONNARD

(1867 – 1947, French)
PORTRAIT DE JEUNE FEMME, 1921

pencil on paper

17.0 x 12.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000
Sold for $10,432 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 74
$4,909
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
74

PIERRE BONNARD

(1867 – 1947, French)
TABLE DRESSÉE AVEC FRUITS ET GÂTEAUX, c.1930

pencil on paper

12.5 x 16.0 cm

artist’s studio stamp lower right

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000
Sold for $4,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 75
$9,818
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
75

PIERRE BONNARD

(1867 – 1947, French)
PORTE-FENÊTRE OUVERTE, VERNON, 1921

pencil on paper

12.5 x 16.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000
Sold for $9,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 76
$122,727
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Rover Thomas/Copyright Agency, 2020
76

ROVER THOMAS (JOOLAMA)

(c.1926 – 1998)
BARAGU COUNTRY, 1989

natural earth pigments and bush gum on canvas

110.0 x 70.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size, Waringarri Arts cat. S-1988 and AP1971

Estimate: 
$50,000 – $70,000
Sold for $122,727 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 77
$233,182
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Rover Thomas/Copyright Agency, 2020
77

ROVER THOMAS (JOOLAMA)

(c.1926 – 1998)
TRIBUTARIES OF THE ORD RIVER, 1991

natural earth pigments and bush gum on canvas

90.5 x 180.0 cm

signed verso: ROVER

Estimate: 
$200,000 – 300,000
Sold for $233,182 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 78
$116,591
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© John Mawurndjul/Copyright Agency, 2020
78

JOHN MAWURNDJUL

born 1952
NGARRT – SHORT NECKED TURTLE, 1989

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

215.0 x 95.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$40,000 – 60,000
Sold for $116,591 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 79
$85,909
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© John Mawurndjul/Copyright Agency, 2020
79

JOHN MAWURNDJUL

born 1952
NGALYOD THE RAINBOW SERPENT IN THE FORM OF YINARNGA (KANGAROO), 1989

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

212.0 x 68.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$30,000 – 40,000
Sold for $85,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 80
$9,818
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Jimmy Njiminjuma/Copyright Agency, 2020
80

JIMMY NJIMINJUMA

(1945 – 2004)
NAMARRKON – LIGHTNING SPIRIT, 1991

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

160.0 x 64.0 cm (irregular)

bears inscription verso: Maningrida Arts and Crafts cat. NJA91

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000
Sold for $9,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 81
$9,205
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Jimmy Njiminjuma/Copyright Agency, 2020
81

JIMMY NJIMINJUMA

(1945 – 2004)
NGALYOD – RAINBOW SERPENT, 1989

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

139.5 x 57.5 cm (irregular)

bears inscription verso: cat. NJA101

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000
Sold for $9,205 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 82
$10,432
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Namerredje Guymala/Copyright Agency, 2020
82

NAMERREDJE GUYMALA

(1926 – 1978)
NGALYOD AND FEMALE SPIRIT NGALKUNBURRIYA, c.1972

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

84.0 x 52.0 cm (irregular)

bears inscription verso: cat. E.78

Estimate: 
$6,000 – 8,000
Sold for $10,432 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 83
$9,818
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
83

YIRAWALA

(c.1895 – 1976)
BARRAMUNDI, c.1960

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

34.0 x 84.0 cm (irregular)

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, title and cat. F/10, X53

Estimate: 
$10,000 – 15,000
Sold for $9,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 84
$337,500
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Emily K Kngwarreye/Copyright Agency, 2020
84

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

(c.1910 – 1996)
MERNE (EVERYTHING), 1996

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 213.0 cm

signed verso: Emlly [sic]
bears inscription verso: artist’s name, commissioned by Delmore Gallery, Delmore Gallery cat. 96A035

Estimate: 
$150,000 – 200,000
Sold for $337,500 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 85
$17,795
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Angelina Ngale Apwerl (Pwerle)/Copyright Agency, 2020
85

ANGELINA PWERLE

born c.1952
BUSH PLUM, 2001

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

196.0 x 125.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, title, date, location, Rodney Gooch, Alice Springs, Australia, and cat. 11-1101

Estimate: 
$6,000 – 8,000
Sold for $17,795 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 86
$18,409
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Angelina Ngale Apwerl (Pwerle)/Copyright Agency, 2020
86

ANGELINA PWERLE

born c.1952
BUSH PLUM DREAMING, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on linen

175.5 x 120.5 cm

bears inscription verso: Niagara Galleries cat. RG – NIAG013, Niagara Galleries for Angelina Pwerle

Estimate: 
$6,000 – 8,000
Sold for $18,409 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 87
$8,591
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Minnie Motorcar Apwerl (Pwerle)/Copyright Agency, 2020
87

MINNIE MOTORCAR APWERL (PWERLE)

(c.1922 – 2006)
AWELYE ATNWENGERRP (WOMEN’S DREAMING), 2000

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

120.0 x 90.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, title and date, and cat. FW4781

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $8,591 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 88
$5,891
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Minnie Motorcar Apwerl (Pwerle)/Copyright Agency, 2020
88

MINNIE MOTORCAR APWERL (PWERLE)

(c.1922 – 2006)
AWELYE, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 179.5 cm

bears inscription verso: cat. 04989

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
Sold for $5,891 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 89
$24,545
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Minnie Motorcar Apwerl (Pwerle)/Copyright Agency, 2020
89

MINNIE MOTORCAR APWERL (PWERLE)

(c.1922 – 2006)
AWELYE, 2001

synthetic polymer paint on four linen panels

122.0 x 91.0 cm (each)
122.0 x 364.0 cm (overall)

each bears inscription verso: artist’s name, title, date, cat. DS03817 and cat. FG010067 – 70

Estimate: 
$12,000 – 18,000 (4)
Sold for $24,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 90
$36,818
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
90

ROBERT CAMPBELL JUNIOR

(1944 – 1993)
BLUE LIGHT MAN (OR GHOST OF GRAVELLY HILL), 1982

synthetic polymer paint on canvas on board

91.5 x 120.5 cm

Estimate: 
$12,000 – 15,000
Sold for $36,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 91
$29,455
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Trevor Nickolls/Copyright Agency, 2020
91

TREVOR NICKOLLS

(1949 – 2012)
MAGIC OF THE BOOMERANG SPIRIT, 2009

synthetic polymer on linen

91.0 x 182.5 cm

signed and dated verso: NICKOLLS 09

Estimate: 
$15,000 – 20,000
Sold for $29,455 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 92
$23,318
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Trevor Nickolls/Copyright Agency, 2020
92

TREVOR NICKOLLS

(1949 – 2012)
HOLDEN BOOMERANG DREAMING IN SUMMER TIME, 2000

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

91.0 x 121.5 cm

signed and dated lower right: NICKOLLS 2000

Estimate: 
$15,000 – 20,000
Sold for $23,318 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 93
$10,432
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Dorothy Napangardi Robinson/Copyright Agency, 2020
93

DOROTHY NAPANGARDI ROBINSON

(c.1950 – 2013)
SALT ON MINA MINA, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 197.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Gallery Gondwana cat. 6918DW

Estimate: 
$8,000 – 12,000
Sold for $10,432 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 94
$18,409
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
94

TOMMY WATSON

(c.1935 – 2017)
UNTITLED, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

98.0 x 202.5 cm

Estimate: 
$20,000 – 30,000
Sold for $18,409 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 95
$5,891
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Dorothy Napangardi Robinson/Copyright Agency, 2020
95

DOROTHY NAPANGARDI ROBINSON

(c.1950 – 2013)
KARNTAKURLANGU JUKURRPA, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on linen

152.0 x 91.0 cm

signed verso: Dorothy
bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Gallery Gondwana cat. 7385DN

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000
Sold for $5,891 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 96
$6,750
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Dorothy Napangardi Robinson/Copyright Agency, 2020
96

DOROTHY NAPANGARDI ROBINSON

(c.1950 – 2013)
MINA MINA, 2003

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 122.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, and Gallery Gondwana cat. 8029DN

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000
Sold for $6,750 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 97
-
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
97

RICARDO IDAGI

born 1957
BAIZAM TIRIG (SHARKS TEETH) MERIAN MASK/HEADDRESS (TORRES STRAIT ISLANDS), 2008

bamboo, coconut leaf, pandanus raffia, natural pigments, feathers, mussel shell, seed pods, goa nuts and cane

86.0 x 30.0 x 40.0 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 – 12,000
Lot 98
$6,750
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Samuel Namunjdja/Copyright Agency, 2020
98

SAMUEL NAMUNJDJA

(1965-2018)
LORRKON, 2006

natural earth pigments and PVA fixative on stringybark hollow log

163.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000
Sold for $6,750 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 99
$4,295
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Samuel Namunjdja/Copyright Agency, 2020
99

SAMUEL NAMUNJDJA

(1965 - 2018)
UNTITLED (GUNGURA),2006

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

100.0 x 36.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000
Sold for $4,295 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 100
$5,155
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Terry Ngamandara/Copyright Agency, 2020
100

TERRY NGAMANDARRA

born 1952
GULAIDJI (WATERLILIES) AT BULPERNERDA,1990

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

190.0 x 105.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000
Sold for $5,155 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 101
$11,045
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© John Mawurndjul/Copyright Agency, 2020
101

JOHN MAWURNDJUL

born 1952
DUPAN, c.1980

natural earth pigments on hollow log

93.5 cm height

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000
Sold for $11,045 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 102
$4,664
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Owen Yalandja/Copyright Agency, 2020
102

OWEN YALANDJA

born 1960
YAWKYAWK,2006

ochre and pigments with PVA fixative on carved kurrajong

219.5 cm height

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
Sold for $4,664 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 103
$4,909
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Owen Yalandja/Copyright Agency, 2020
103

OWEN YALANDJA

born 1960
YAWKYAWK, 2006

ochre and pigments with PVA fixative on carved kurrajong

209.5 cm height

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000
Sold for $4,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 104
$6,750
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© James Iyuna/Copyright Agency, 2020
104

JAMES IYUNA

born 1959
DJURL – SPIRIT BEING,1989

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

224.0 x 58.5 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $6,750 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 105
$10,432
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© James Iyuna/Copyright Agency, 2020
105

JAMES IYUNA

born 1959
NGALYOD – RAINBOW SERPENT,1989

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

231.0 x 77.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000
Sold for $10,432 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 106
$3,436
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
106

DJAWIDA NADJONGORLE

(c.1943 – 2008)
SARATOGA, c.1980

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

24.0 x 84.0 cm (irregular)

bears inscription on labels verso: artist’s name, title, language group and area Oenpelli along with details of story depicted

Estimate: 
$1,500 – 2,500
Sold for $3,436 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 107
$7,977
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
107

JIMMY DELMINY

(1946 – 2003)
GURRUMATJI (MAGPIE GEESE), c.1988

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

128.0 x 106.0 cm (irregular)

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, title and cat. BP0392

Estimate: 
$2,000 – 3,000
Sold for $7,977 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 108
$5,523
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© David Malangi Daymirringu/Copyright Agency, 2020
108

DAVID (MALANGI) DAYMIRRINGU

(1927 – 1999)
GUMIRRINGU CEREMONY, c.1960

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

70.0 x 47.5 cm (irregular)

bears inscription verso: artist’s name and cat. M09

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $5,523 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 109
$9,818
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© courtesy of the artist and Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Centre
109

DJIRRIRRA WUNUNGMURRA

born 1969
BUYKU (FISH TRAP), 2008

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

136.0 x 45.0 cm (irregular)

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, cat. 33086 and cat. 0208GAN

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $9,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 110
$6,750
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
110

DHUWARRWARR MARIKA

born c.1946
MILNGURR, 2008

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

149.0 x 65.0 cm (irregular)

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, Buku-Larrngay Mulka Art cat. 3325W and 0308YIRR

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
Sold for $6,750 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 111
$6,136
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Wolpa Wanambi
111

WOLPA WANAMBI

born 1970
GUNDIMOLK, 2001

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

160.0 x 108.0 cm (irregular)

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, cat. 202AF and cat. 050 – YL

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $6,136 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 112
$6,750
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
112

DHUWARRWARR MARIKA

born c.1946
DJAN’KAWU, 2006

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

140.0 x 88.0 cm (irregular)

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, Buku-Larrngay Mulka Art cat. 29770 and cat. 0806YIRR

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
Sold for $6,750 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 113
$7,977
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
113

DHUWARRWARR MARIKA

born c.1946
MILNGURR, 2008

natural earth pigments on hollow log

207.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000
Sold for $7,977 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 114
$6,750
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© courtesy of the artist and Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Centre
114

DJIRRIRRA WUNUNGMURRA

born 1969
BUYKU (FISH TRAP) LARRAKITJ, 2009

natural earth pigments on hollow log

198.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000
Sold for $6,750 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 115
$4,295
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
115

LARRTJANGA GANAMBARR

(1932 – 2000)
DJANGGAWUL, c.1970

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

124.0 x 62.5 cm (irregular)

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, cat. FE25 and cat. 16

Estimate: 
$2,000 – 3,000
Sold for $4,295 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 116
$6,750
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
116

MILIRRPUM MARIKA

(1923 - 1983)
CREATION STORY, c.1970

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

173.0 x 71.0 cm (irregular)

bears inscription verso: cat. RC9RW and cat. G2054-2

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $6,750 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 117
$5,523
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Gawirrin Gumana/Copyright Agency, 2020
117

GAWIRRIN GUMANA

(1935 – 2016)
GANGAN, 2008

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

194.0 x 51.0 cm (irregular)

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, cat. 3346W and cat. 0408GAN

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $5,523 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 118
$5,891
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Gawirrin Gumana/Copyright Agency, 2020
118

GAWIRRIN GUMANA

(1935 – 2016)
GANGAN, 2008

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

193.0 x 42.5 cm (irregular)

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, cat. 3323Z and cat. 0308GAN

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $5,891 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 119
$2,455
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
119

WATURR GUMANA

born 1957
BIRRKUDA II, 2007

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

159.0 x 48.5 cm (irregular)

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, cat. 3119T and cat. 0307GAN

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $2,455 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 120
$3,927
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
120

WATURR GUMANA

born 1957
GAYAMIRRILLI, 2005

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

183.0 x 56.0 cm (irregular)

bears inscription verso: artist’s name and Buku-Larrngay Mulka Arts cat. 75IJ

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $3,927 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 121
$9,205
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
121

WATURR GUMANA

born 1957
MARRANGU (LARRAKITJ), 2005

natural earth pigments on hollow log

232.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000
Sold for $9,205 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 122
$11,659
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
122

WATURR GUMANA

born 1957
BIRRKUDA (LARRAKITJ), 2006

natural earth pigments on hollow log

250.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000
Sold for $11,659 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 123
$3,682
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Timothy Wulanjbirr/Copyright Agency, 2020
123

TIMOTHY WULANJBIRR

born 1969
BARDALEYE AT BULKAI, 2006

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

237.0 x 64.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$1,500 – 2,500
Sold for $3,682 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 124
$2,700
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© courtesy of the artist and Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Centre
124

DJIRRIRRA WUNUNGMURRA

born 1969
BUYKU, 2009

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

176.5 x 39.0 cm (irregular)

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, cat. 3560-0 and cat. 0309GAN

Estimate: 
$2,500 – 3,500
Sold for $2,700 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 125
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Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Ivan Namirrkki/Copyright Agency, 2020
125

IVAN NAMIRRKKI

born 1961
GINGA – CROCODILE AT A BILLABONG AT KABABABULDI, 1989

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

154.0 x 51.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Lot 126
$10,432
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Lofty Bardayal Nadjamerrek/Copyright Agency, 2020
126

LOFTY NABARDAYAL NADJAMERREK

(1926 – 2009)
BARRAMUNDI, c.1960

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

32.0 x 101.0 cm (irregular)

bears inscription verso: artist’s name and location
descriptive label attached verso

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000
Sold for $10,432 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 127
$7,057
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Samuel Namunjdja/Copyright Agency, 2020
127

SAMUEL NAMUNJDJA

(1965 - 2018)
NGALYOD – RAINBOW SERPENT, 1997

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

96.0 x 59.0 cm (irregular)

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, NPF

Estimate: 
$2,000 – 3,000
Sold for $7,057 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 128
$3,927
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
© Mick Kubarkku/Copyright Agency, 2020
128

MICK KUBARKKU

(c.1922 – 2008)
THE ALAPUNJA FISH, c.1965

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

61.5 x 56.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, #4 and cat. GU143

Estimate: 
$1,500 – 2,500
Sold for $3,927 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne
Lot 129
$5,523
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
15 July 2020
129

BENNY BANDAWANGA

(working from 1980s)
SNAKE AND PANDANUS, c.1980

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

210.0 x 74.0 cm (irregular)

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, cat. DB136, no. 382, 331

Estimate: 
$2,000 – 3,000
Sold for $5,523 (inc. BP) in Auction 61 - 15 July 2020, Melbourne