Auction Results

Prices include buyer's premium.

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March

Sale

Auction total

$4,222,309

80% sold by volume

144% sold by value

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Lot 1

$58,909

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

DJERRKŊU YUNUPIŊU

(c.1945 - 2022)

YEMAYA, 2020

natural earth pigments and recycled printer toner on eucalyptus bark

171.0 x 79.0 cm (irregular)

bears inscription verso: artist's name, Buku-Larrŋgay Mulka Centre cat. 1980-20 and Alcaston Gallery cat. AK22265

Estimate:

$20,000 – $30,000

Sold for $58,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 2

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

DHAMBIT MUNUŊGURR

born 1968

LILIES, 2023

synthetic polymer paint on eucalyptus bark

207.0 x 68.0 cm (irregular)

bears inscription verso: Buku–Larrŋgay Mulka Centre cat. 1825-23
bears inscription on label verso: artist’s name and Buku–Larrŋgay Mulka Centre cat. 1825-23

Estimate:

$20,000 – $30,000

Lot 3

$36,818

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

VINCENT NAMATJIRA

born 1983

THE QUEEN AND ME, 2017

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

91.0 x 122.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Iwantja Arts cat. 215 –17

Estimate:

$30,000 – $40,000

Sold for $36,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 4

$30,682

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

VINCENT NAMATJIRA

born 1983

MY FRIEND TIGER, 2017

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

122.0 x 91.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Iwantja Arts cat. 372–17

Estimate:

$25,000 – $35,000

Sold for $30,682 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 5

$61,364

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

MIRDIDINGKINGATHI JUWARNDA SALLY GABORI

(c.1924 - 2015)

MY COUNTRY, 2009

synthetic polymer paint on linen

198.0 x 101.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, title, medium and Mornington Island Arts and Crafts cat. 4897-L-SG-1009

Estimate:

$28,000 – $35,000

Sold for $61,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 6

$110,455

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

MIRDIDINGKINGATHI JUWARNDA SALLY GABORI

(c.1924 - 2015)

NYINYILKI COUNTRY, 2010

synthetic polymer paint on linen

151.0 x 196.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, title, medium, Mornington Island Arts and Crafts cat. 6195-L-SG-1010 and Alcaston Gallery cat. AK16558

Estimate:

$50,000 – $70,000

Sold for $110,455 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 7

$17,182

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

PRINCE OF WALES (MIDPUL)

(c.1935 - 2002)

BODY MARKS, 1998

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

102.0 x 102.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, title, date, size and Karen Brown Gallery cat. PW313

Estimate:

$15,000 – $20,000

Sold for $17,182 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 8

$36,818

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

PRINCE OF WALES (MIDPUL)

(c.1935 - 2002)

BODY MARKS, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

120.0 x 135.0 cm

Estimate:

$30,000 – $40,000

Sold for $36,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 9

$34,364

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

GINGER RILEY MUNDUWALAWALA

(c.1936 - 2002)

NGAK NGAK AND LIMMEN BIGHT COUNTRY, 1994

synthetic polymer paint on cotton duck

130.0 x 147.5 cm

signed lower right centre: GINGER RILEY
bears inscription verso: Alcaston Gallery cat. AK2433

Estimate:

$30,000 – $40,000

Sold for $34,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 10

$233,182

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

ALBERT NAMATJIRA

(1902 - 1959)

ARAFURA SEA AT DARWIN, 1950

watercolour on paper

34.0 x 37.0 cm

signed lower right: ALBERT NAMATJIRA
bears inscription verso: Coastline, Darwin / 60 gns / A Hord / 7

Estimate:

$60,000 – $80,000

Sold for $233,182 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 11

$67,500

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

LIN ONUS

(1948 - 1996)

GARKMAN, 1995

gouache on illustration board

27.0 x 63.0 cm

signed lower right: Lin Onus

Estimate:

$40,000 – $60,000

Sold for $67,500 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 12

$368,182

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

LIN ONUS

(1948 - 1996)

ARAFURA SWAMP IV, 1996

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

182.0 x 182.0 cm

signed lower right: Lin Onus
bears inscription verso: SO1 ARAFURA SWAMP IV

Estimate:

$300,000 – $400,000

Sold for $368,182 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 13

$165,682

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

EMILY KAM KNGWARREYE

(c.1910 - 1996)

YAM FLOWERS, 1994

synthetic polymer paint on linen

119.0 x 90.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name and Delmore Gallery cat. 94B023

Estimate:

$50,000 – $70,000

Sold for $165,682 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 14

$1,196,591

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

EMILY KAM KNGWARREYE

(c.1910 - 1996)

UNTITLED (AWELYE), 1992

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

164.0 x 228.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, 'Rodney Gooch' and Mulga Bore Artists cat. 4.892

Estimate:

$400,000 – $600,000

Sold for $1,196,591 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 15

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

ROVER THOMAS (JOOLAMA)

(c.1926 - 1998)

BOW RIVER COUNTRY, 1996

natural earth pigments and resins on canvas

76.0 x 96.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, Warringari Arts cat. S663 and Red Rock Art cat. KP196

Estimate:

$60,000 – $80,000

Lot 16

$159,545

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

PADDY NYUNKUNY BEDFORD

(c.1922 - 2007)

DINGO DREAMING, 2001

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on Belgian linen

122.0 x 135.0 cm

signed with initials verso: PB
bears inscription verso: artist’s name, title and Jirrawun Arts cat. PB 8 2001-114

Estimate:

$100,000 – $140,000

Sold for $159,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 17

$27,000

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

TIMOTHY COOK

born 1958

KULAMA, 2014

natural earth pigments and natural binders on linen

184.0 x 244.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name and Jilamara Arts and Crafts cat. 226-14

Estimate:

$20,000 – $30,000

Sold for $27,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 18

$36,818

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

KITTY KANTILLA (KUTUWULUMI PURAWARRUMPATU)

(c.1928 - 2003)

PARLINI JILAMARA, 2002

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on linen

98.0 x 76.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name and Jilamara Arts and Crafts cat. 162-02

Estimate:

$30,000 – $40,000

Sold for $36,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 19

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

MATHAMAN MARIKA

(c.1916 - 1970)

BREMER ISLAND BATTLE, c.1961

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

144.5 x 73.0 cm (irregular)

bears inscription on label verso: artist's name and a description of the story depicted

Estimate:

$20,000 – $30,000

Lot 20

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

NOŊGIRRŊA MARAWILI

(c.1939 - 2023)

BARATJALA, 2018

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

222.0 x 71.0 cm (irregular)

bears inscription verso: Buku–Larrŋgay Mulka Centre cat. 3310–18
bears inscription on label verso: artist’s name and Buku-Larrŋgay Mulka Centre cat. 3310–18
bears inscription on label verso: Alcaston Gallery cat. AK21535

Estimate:

$40,000 – $60,000

Lot 21

$79,773

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

BALANG NAKURULK (MR MAWURNDJUL)

(1952 - 2024)

NGALYOD, 1993

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus tetradonta bark

198.0 x 66.0 cm (irregular)

bears inscription on label verso: artist's name, medium, language group and Maningrida Arts and Culture cat. 1233

Estimate:

$50,000 – $70,000

Sold for $79,773 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 22

$22,091

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

BALANG NAKURULK (MR MAWURNDJUL)

(1952 - 2024)

MILMILNGKAN SITE, 2008

natural earth pigments with synthetic binder on eucalyptus tetradonta bark

130.0 x 53.0 cm (irregular)

bears inscription on label attached verso: artist's name, subject, medium, size, language group and Maningrida Arts and Culture cat. 1239-08

Estimate:

$18,000 – $25,000

Sold for $22,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 23

$42,955

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

MAKINTI NAPANANGKA

(c.1930 - 2011)

LUPULNGA, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen

121.5 x 92.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. MN0408018

Estimate:

$18,000 – $25,000

Sold for $42,955 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 24

$208,636

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

DOREEN REID NAKAMARRA

(c.1955 - 2009)

UNTITLED, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen

182.0 x 120.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. DR0712084

Estimate:

$30,000 – $40,000

Sold for $208,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 25

$42,955

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

MAKINTI NAPANANGKA

(c.1930 - 2011)

PEEWEE, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen

153.0 x 122.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. MN0208047

Estimate:

$30,000 – $40,000

Sold for $42,955 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 26

$58,295

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

LONG JACK PHILLIPUS TJAKAMARRA

(c.1932 - 2020)

WOMEN'S TRAVELLING BUSH TUCKER CEREMONY, 1972

synthetic polymer paint on composition board

51.0 x 46.0 cm

Estimate:

$15,000 – $20,000

Sold for $58,295 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 27

$27,000

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

MICK NAMARARI TJAPALTJARRI

(c.1926 - 1998)

UNTITLED, 1987

synthetic polymer paint on linen

121.5 x 182.5 cm

bears inscription verso: Papunya Tula Artists cat. MN871234

Estimate:

$20,000 – $30,000

Sold for $27,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 28

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

GEORGE WARD TJUNGURRAYI

born c.1945

UNTITLED, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on linen

183.0 x 244.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. GW0404200

Estimate:

$50,000 – $70,000

Lot 29

$67,500

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

ANGELINA PWERLE (NGALE)

born c.1946

ANOOKITJA (BUSH PLUM), 2019

synthetic polymer paint on linen

151.5 x 151.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, title, Artlore (Marc Gooch) cat. 1–419 and Niagara Galleries cat. 21403

Estimate:

$45,000 – $65,000

Sold for $67,500 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 30

$104,318

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

EMILY KAM KNGWARREYE

(c.1910 - 1996)

LIFE CYCLE III, 1994

synthetic polymer paint on linen

121.0 x 91.5 cm

signed verso: Emlly [sic]
bears inscription verso: artist’s name and Delmore Gallery cat. 94G016

Estimate:

$60,000 – $80,000

Sold for $104,318 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 31

$24,545

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

BOXER MILNER TJAMPITJIN

(c.1934 - 2009)

KURURRUNGKA, 2001

synthetic polymer paint on linen

150.0 x 100.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size and Warlayirti Artists cat. 43/01

Estimate:

$15,000 – $20,000

Sold for $24,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 32

$34,364

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

MURTIYARRU SUNFLY TJAMPITJIN

(c.1916 - 1996)

MOORUN NEAR LAKE MACKAY: SANDHILLS DURING FLOODED SUMMER RAINS, 1993

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

89.5 x 59.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size and Warlayirti Artists cat. 426/93

Estimate:

$15,000 – $20,000

Sold for $34,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 33

$11,045

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

ELIZABETH NYUMI NUNGURRAYI

(1947 - 2019)

PARWALLA, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

150.0 x 100.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size, Warlayirti Artists cat. 941/05 and Art Mob cat. 3518/06

Estimate:

$10,000 – $15,000

Sold for $11,045 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 34

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

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:

$18,000 – $25,000

Lot 35

$51,545

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

BILL WHISKEY TJAPALTJARRI

(c.1920 - 2008)

COUNTRY NEAR THE OLGAS, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on linen

150.0 x 150.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, title, size and Watiyawanu Artists of Amunturrungu cat. 77-06194

Estimate:

$25,000 – $30,000

Sold for $51,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 36

$36,818

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

BROOK ANDREW

born 1970

AUSTRALIA II: PEACE, 2012

mixed media on Belgian linen

200.0 x 300.0 cm

edition of 3 + 2AP

Estimate:

$35,000 – $45,000

Sold for $36,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 37

$49,091

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

DANIE MELLOR

born 1971

A WESTERN SPECTACLE, 2008

mixed media on paper

102.0 x 102.0 cm

Estimate:

$20,000 – $30,000

Sold for $49,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 38

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

DANIE MELLOR

born 1971

PERPETUAL (NGARAY), 2022

photographic print on mirror polished stainless steel

122.0 x 160.0 cm

edition: 2/3 + 2 AP

signed and dated on label verso: Danie Mellor / 2022

Estimate:

$20,000 – $30,000

Lot 39

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

MICHAEL COOK

born 1968

NATURES MORTES, 2021

suite of 8 inkjet prints on paper

91.0 x 122.0 cm (each)

edition: AP 1/2 aside from an edition of 7

each bear artist’s thumbprint, signed, numbered, dated and inscribed with title on artist’s label verso

Estimate:

$40,000 – $60,000 (8)

Lot 40

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

CHRISTIAN THOMPSON

born 1978

ROCKS ON YOUR BELLY, 2013

from the ‘Pagan Sun’ series

Type C print on Fuji Pearl Metallic Paper

122.0 x 122.0 cm

edition of 5 + 2AP

Estimate:

$10,000 – $15,000

Lot 41

$55,227

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

GEORGE WARD TJUNGURRAYI

born c.1945

UNTITLED (TINGARI AT KAAKURATINTJA), 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

213.5 x 280.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. GW0501225

Estimate:

$50,000 – $70,000

Sold for $55,227 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 42

$41,727

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

TURKEY TOLSON TJUPURRULA

(1942 - 2001)

STRAIGHTENING SPEARS, 2000

synthetic polymer paint on linen

151.5 x 183.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. TT200004136

Estimate:

$35,000 – $45,000

Sold for $41,727 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 43

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

JOSEPH JURRA TJAPALTJARRI

born c.1950

UNTITLED (TINGARI PAINTING), 2001

synthetic polymer paint on linen

152.0 x 183.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. JJ0103194

Estimate:

$20,000 – $30,000

Lot 44

$14,727

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

PATRICK OLODOODI TJUNGURRAYI

(c.1935 - 2017)

UNTITLED, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen

121.0 x 152.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. PT0409035

Estimate:

$18,000 – $25,000

Sold for $14,727 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 45

$35,591

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

DANIEL WALBIDI

born 1983

ILYARRA, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

83.0 x 136.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, date, medium, size and Short Street Gallery cat. 10148

Estimate:

$20,000 – $30,000

Sold for $35,591 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 46

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

QUEENIE MCKENZIE NAKARRA

(c.1915 - 1998)

UNTITLED, 1996

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

90.5 x 120.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size and Waringarri Aboriginal Arts cat. AP1488

Estimate:

$18,000 – $25,000

Lot 47

$24,545

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

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 and AP-3417

Estimate:

$25,000 – $35,000

Sold for $24,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 48

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

JACK BRITTEN JOOLAMA

(c.1925 - 2002)

JARLINJI (PLAINS KANGAROO), 1990

natural earth pigments on canvas

80.0 x 160.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size and Waringarri Aboriginal Arts cat. S-2921 and AP-3410

Estimate:

$25,000 – $35,000

Lot 49

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

WAWIRIYA BURTON

(1925 - 2021)

NGAYUKU NGURA – MY COUNTRY, 2018

synthetic polymer paint on linen

197.5 x 152.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name and Tjala Arts cat. 408–18

Estimate:

$12,000 – $15,000

Lot 50

$19,636

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

BETTY MUFFLER

born 1944

NGANGKARI NGURA (HEALING COUNTRY), 2016

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

110.0 x 168.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Iwantja Arts cat. 99-16

Estimate:

$18,000 – $25,000

Sold for $19,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 51

$9,818

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

PETER MUNGKURI

(1946 - 2021)

NGURA (COUNTRY), 2019

ink and synthetic polymer paint on linen

152.0 x 198.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size, Iwantja Arts cat. 782-18 and Alcaston Gallery cat. AK21587

Estimate:

$10,000 – $15,000

Sold for $9,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 52

$11,659

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

BETTY CHIMNEY

born 1957

NGAYUKU NGURA (MY COUNTRY), 2022

synthetic polymer paint on linen

153.0 x 122.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size and Iwantja Arts cat. 112-22

Estimate:

$7,000 – $10,000

Sold for $11,659 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 53

$12,273

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

SYLVIA KANYTJUPAI KEN

born 1965

NGAYUKU NGURA (MY COUNTRY), 2012

synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen

152.0 x 122.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name and Tjala Arts cat. 305-12

Estimate:

$5,000 – $7,000

Sold for $12,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 54

$13,500

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

TJUNGKARA KEN

born 1969

SEVEN SISTERS, 2011

synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen

122.0 x 198.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name and Tjala Arts cat. 204-11

Estimate:

$8,000 – $12,000

Sold for $13,500 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 55

$122,727

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

EMILY KAM KNGWARREYE

(c.1910 - 1996)

UNTITLED (AWELYE), 1994

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

76.0 x 61.0 cm

signed verso: Emlly [sic]
bears inscription verso: Delmore Gallery cat. 94H059

Estimate:

$25,000 – $35,000

Sold for $122,727 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 56

$135,000

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

EMILY KAM KNGWARREYE

(c.1910 - 1996)

UNTITLED, 1994

synthetic polymer paint on linen

121.5 x 91.0 cm

signed lower right: Emlly [sic]
bears inscription verso: artist’s name and Delmore Gallery cat. 94I046

Estimate:

$50,000 – $70,000

Sold for $135,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 57

$9,818

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

ANGELINA PWERLE (NGALE)

born c.1946

BUSH PLUM, 2011

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.5 x 91.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name and Delmore Gallery cat. 11C017

Estimate:

$10,000 – $15,000

Sold for $9,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 58

$7,364

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

KATHLEEN NGALE

(1930 - 2021)

UNTITLED, 2009

from the ‘Arnwekety (Bush Plum Dreaming)’ series

synthetic polymer paint on linen

121.0 x 121.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name and Delmore Gallery cat. 08L40

Estimate:

$6,000 – $8,000

Sold for $7,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 59

$29,455

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

WUKUN WANAMBI

(c.1962 - 2022)

WAWIRRITJPAL, 2005

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

140.0 x 60.0 cm (irregular)

bears inscription verso: artist's name and Buku-Larrŋgay Mulka Centre cat. 2680L

Estimate:

$6,000 – $8,000

Sold for $29,455 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 60

$22,091

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

NOŊGIRRŊA MARAWILI

(c.1939 - 2023)

YATHIKPA, 2013

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

183.0 x 83.0 cm (irregular)

bears inscription verso: Buku–Larrŋgay Mulka Centre cat. 4431I
bears inscription on label verso: artist's name and Buku–Larrŋgay Mulka Centre cat. 4431I
bears inscription on label verso: Alcaston Gallery cat. AK18904

Estimate:

$14,000 – $18,000

Sold for $22,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 61

$15,955

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

BALANG NAKURULK (MR MAWURNDJUL)

(1952 - 2024)

MILMILNGKAN SITE, 2006

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus tetradonta bark

93.0 x 64.0 cm (irregular)

bears inscription on label verso: artist's name, medium, language group and Maningrida Arts and Culture cat. 3842-06

Estimate:

$10,000 – $15,000

Sold for $15,955 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 62

$9,818

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

BALANG NAKURULK (MR MAWURNDJUL)

(1952 - 2024)

MIMIH SPIRIT FIGURE, c.1998

natural earth pigments on carved hardwood

213.0 cm height

Estimate:

$8,000 – $12,000

Sold for $9,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 63

$13,500

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

OWEN YALANDJA

born 1960

YAWK YAWK, 2004

ochre and pigments with PVA fixative on carved kurrajong

207.0 cm height

Estimate:

$5,000 – $7,000

Sold for $13,500 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 64

$5,523

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

MICK KUBARKKU

(c.1922 - 2008)

MIMIH SPIRIT, 2003

natural earth pigments on carved and shaped wood

214.0 cm height

Estimate:

$3,000 – $4,000

Sold for $5,523 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 65

Private sale

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

PRINCE OF WALES (MIDPUL)

(c.1935 - 2002)

BODY MARKS, 2000

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

60.5 x 45.5 cm (each)
65.0 x 99.5 cm (framed, overall)

Private sale

Lot 66

$5,523

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

JAN BILLYCAN (DJAN NAMUNDIE)

(c.1930 - 2015)

UNTITLED, 2007

natural earth pigments and synthetic polymer paint on linen

66.0 x 70.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, date, medium, size and Short Street Gallery cat. 24269

Estimate:

$4,800 – $6,500

Sold for $5,523 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 67

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

EUBENA NAMPITJIN

(c.1921 - 2013)

MINDIKI KARU, 1998

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

98.5 x 50.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Warlayirti Artists cat. 200/98

Estimate:

$6,000 – $8,000

Lot 68

$7,855

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

BOXER MILNER TJAMPITJIN

(c.1934 - 2009)

LAKE GREGORY, WA, 1997

synthetic polymer paint on linen

120.5 x 80.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size and Warlayirti Artists cat. 596/97

Estimate:

$8,000 – $12,000

Sold for $7,855 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 69

$12,273

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

GINGER RILEY MUNDUWALAWALA

(c.1936 - 2002)

LIMMEN BIGHT COUNTRY, 1990

synthetic polymer paint on plywood

34.0 x 60.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, title, size, medium and Alcaston Gallery cat. AK73

Estimate:

$6,000 – $8,000

Sold for $12,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 70

$4,909

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

RAMMEY RAMSEY

born c.1935

UNTITLED, 2009

gouache, ochres and pigment with synthetic binder on crescent board

50.5 x 76.0 cm

Estimate:

$3,000 – $4,000

Sold for $4,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 71

$4,909

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

RAMMEY RAMSEY

born c.1935

UNTITLED, 2007

ochres and pigment with synthetic binder on board

65.0 x 98.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name and Jirrawun Arts cat. RR-E

Estimate:

$4,000 – $6,000

Sold for $4,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 72

$20,864

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

ANGELINA GEORGE

(1937 - 2014)

NEAR THE RUINED CITY, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

120.0 x 120.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, date and Karen Brown Gallery cat. KB3244

Estimate:

$6,000 – $8,000

Sold for $20,864 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 73

$20,864

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

TOMMY MITCHELL

(c.1943 - 2013)

WALU, 2010

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

102.0 x 76.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Warakurna Artists cat. 296-10

Estimate:

$5,000 – $7,000

Sold for $20,864 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 74

$13,500

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

ALEC MINGELMANGANU

(1905 - 1981)

DOUBLE WANJINA, c.1978

natural earth pigments on carved and engraved wood

47.5 x 10.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name ‘Alec’

Estimate:

$8,000 – $12,000

Sold for $13,500 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

Lot 75

$19,636

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

26 March 2025

GLORIA FLETCHER THANCOUPIE

(1937 - 2011)

UNTITLED, c.1989

hand-built stoneware with incised designs decorated with slip and oxide

27.0 cm height

signed on base: Thancoupie

Estimate:

$5,000 – $7,000

Sold for $19,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne

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