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Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October
Sale
45
Auction total
$1,547,914
89% sold by volume
81% sold by value
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Lot 1
$39,040
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
1

JAN BILLYCAN (DJAN NAMUNDIE)

(c.1930 – 2016)
KIRRIWIRRI, 2006 – 2007

suite of five works, synthetic polymer paint and natural earth pigments on plywood panels

90.5 x 60.0 cm each

each bears inscription verso: artist’s name, date, medium, number and Short Street Gallery cat. 24211

Estimate: 
$15,000 – 20,000 (5)
Sold for $39,040 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 2
$47,580
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
2

DANIEL WALBIDI

born 1983
ALL THE JILA, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

120.0 x 160.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, date, medium, size and Short Street Gallery cat. 24318

Estimate: 
$18,000 – 25,000
Sold for $47,580 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 3
$4,270
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
3

WEAVER JACK

(c.1928 – 2010)
LUNGARUNG, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on linen

119.0 x 119.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, date, medium, size and Short Street Gallery cat. 11171

Estimate: 
$6,000 – 8,000
Sold for $4,270 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 4
$6,100
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
4

WEAVER JACK

(c.1928 – 2010)
LUNGARUNG, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

138.0 x 97.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, date, medium, size and Short Street Gallery cat. 24213

Estimate: 
$7,000 – 9,000
Sold for $6,100 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 5
$9,760
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
5

KALAJU ALMA WEBOU

(c.1928 – 2009)
PINKALARTA, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

151.0 x 151.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, medium, size and Short Street Gallery cat. 27835

Estimate: 
$12,000 – 16,000
Sold for $9,760 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 6
$4,270
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
6

MIYAPU MARY MERIBIDA

(c.1930 – 2015)
UNTITLED, 2010

synthetic polymer paint on linen

100.0 x 100.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, date, medium, size and Short Street Gallery cat. 27639

Estimate: 
$2,000 – 3,000
Sold for $4,270 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 7
-
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
7

LYDIA BALBAL

born c.1958
KULAMPURRU, 2010

synthetic polymer paint on linen

150.0 x 180.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, medium, size and Short Street Gallery cat. 27616

Estimate: 
$8,000 – 12,000
Lot 8
$3,172
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
8

NALDJA BULLEN

born 1954
WARLU COUNTRY, 2010

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

105.5 x 106.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, date, medium, size and Short Street Gallery cat. 27459

Estimate: 
$2,000 – 3,000
Sold for $3,172 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 9
$9,150
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
9

MARGARET BARAGURRA

born c.1935
GALLI GALLI, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

135.0 x 136.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, date, medium, size and Short Street Gallery cat. 24244

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000
Sold for $9,150 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 10
$366,000
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
10

ROVER THOMAS (JOOLAMA)

(c.1926 – 1998)
RUBY PLAINS MASSACRE 1, 1985

natural earth pigments and bush gum on canvas

90.0 x 180.0 cm

Estimate: 
$300,000 – 400,000
Sold for $366,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 11
Private sale
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
11

GEORGE MUNG MUNG

(c.1921 – 1991)
LANKERRJI – DEATH ADDER SNAKE, 1987

ochres and bush gum on canvas

90.0 x 230.0 cm

bears inscription on the surface of the painting: Lankerrji / Death Adder Snake
bears inscription verso: No. 56 / A122

Private sale
Lot 12
$14,640
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
12

JARINYANU DAVID DOWNS

(1925 – 1995)
DANCE OF KURTAL, 1988

synthetic polymer paint and natural earth pigments on linen

197.5 x 137.0 cm

signed verso: David Dowzs [sic] / jorijonu
bears inscription verso: size, cat. 010/88

Estimate: 
$15,000 – 20,000
Sold for $14,640 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 13
$7,930
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
13

WAKARTU CORY SURPRISE

(c.1929 – 2011)
PAKARNU, 2008

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

118.0 x 120.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Mangkaja Arts cat. 364/08

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
Sold for $7,930 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 14
$3,172
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
14

WAKARTU CORY SURPRISE

(c.1929 – 2011)
DUBBU, 2008

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

120.0 x 120.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Mangkaja Arts cat. 392/08

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
Sold for $3,172 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 15
$1,037
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
15

TJIGILA NADA RAWLINS

born c.1936
LANGA, 2010

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

59.5 x 88.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Mangkaja Arts cat. 481/10

Estimate: 
$1,000 – 2,000
Sold for $1,037 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 16
$29,280
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
16

ENRAELD DJULABINYANA MUNKARA

(1882 – 1968)
DOUBLE-SIDED FIGURE REPRESENTING BIMA AND PURUKAPALI, c.1955

natural earth pigments on carved ironwood

51.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$20,000 – 30,000
Sold for $29,280 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 17
$4,636
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
17

PADDY HENRY (TEEAMPI) RIPINGIMPI

(c.1925 – 1999)
UNTITLED (TIWI FIGURE), c.1975

natural earth pigments on carved ironwood

76.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
Sold for $4,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 18
$3,660
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
18

AURANGNAMIRRI WOMMATAKIMMI

(c.1920 – 1973)
UNTITLED, (DOUBLE-SIDED TIWI FIGURE), c.1960

natural earth pigments on carved hardwood

85.5 cm height

Estimate: 
$10,000 – 15,000
Sold for $3,660 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 19
$3,660
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
19

BEN TIPUNGWUTI

(c.1916 – 1979)
UNTITLED (TIWI FIGURE), c.1960

natural earth pigments, resin and hair on carved ironwood

62.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$10,000 – 15,000
Sold for $3,660 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 20
$12,200
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
20

MANI-LUKI (HARRY CARPENTER) WOMMATAKIMMI

(c.1914 – 1980)
PURUKAPALI AND BIMA, 1962

natural earth pigments on carved softwood

49.5 and 48.5 cm height

Estimate: 
$15,000 – 20,000 (2)
Sold for $12,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 21
$9,760
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
21

MANI-LUKI (HARRY CARPENTER) WOMMATAKIMMI

(c.1914 – 1980)
BIMA, c.1965

natural earth pigments on carved softwood

47.5 cm height

Estimate: 
$8,000 – 12,000
Sold for $9,760 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 22
$7,320
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
22

LAME TOBY MUNGATOPI

(c.1920 – DECEASED)
PURUKAPALI, c.1955

natural earth pigments on carved hardwood

98.5 cm height

Estimate: 
$12,000 – 18,000
Sold for $7,320 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 23
$1,952
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
23

ARTIST UNKNOWN (BATHURST AND MELVILLE ISLANDS)

UNTITLED (TIWI HEAD), c.1960

natural earth pigments on carved hardwood

28.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$1,000 – 1,500
Sold for $1,952 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 24
$3,660
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
24

ARTIST UNKNOWN (BATHURST AND MELVILLE ISLANDS)

UNTITLED (TIWI FIGURE), c.1970

natural earth pigments on carved ironwood

131.5 cm height

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $3,660 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 25
$3,416
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
25

ARTIST UNKNOWN (BATHURST AND MELVILLE ISLANDS)

A PUKUMANI POLE, 1982

natural earth pigments on carved ironwood

310.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $3,416 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 26
$24,400
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
26

TIMOTHY COOK

born 1958
KULAMA, 2013

natural earth pigments and natural binders on linen

200.0 x 200.0 cm

bears inscriptions verso: artist’s name, Jilamara Arts and Crafts cat. 155-13

Estimate: 
$15,000 – 20,000
Sold for $24,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 27
$4,126
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
27

FRANCESCA PURUNTATAMERI

born 1965
JILAMARA DESIGN, 2013

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on linen

243.5 x 183.5 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
Sold for $4,126 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 29
-
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
29

KAAPA TJAMPITJINPA

(c.1926 – 1989)
BUDGERIGAR DREAMING (VERSION 6), 1972

synthetic polymer powder paint on composition board

91.5 x 65.0 cm

signed verso: KOAAAP [sic]

Estimate: 
$150,000 – 200,000
Lot 30
-
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
30

TOMMY LOWRY TJAPALTJARRI

(c.1935 – 1987)
WOMAN'S DREAMING, 1972

synthetic polymer powder paint on board

46.5 x 65.0 cm

bears inscription verso: 14008

Estimate: 
$30,000 – 40,000
Lot 31
$21,960
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
31

RONNIE TJAMPITJINPA

born c.1943
THE KADAITCHA MAN, 1993

synthetic polymer paint on linen

121.0 x 61.0 cm

bears inscription verso: Papunya Tula Artists cat. RT930437

Estimate: 
$12,000 – 15,000
Sold for $21,960 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 32
$51,240
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
32

RONNIE TJAMPITJINPA

born c.1943
TINGARI AT WATANUMA, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on linen

242.5 x 181.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. RT0612147

Estimate: 
$50,000 – 70,000
Sold for $51,240 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 33
$4,880
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
33

RAY JAMES TJANGALA

born c.1958
TINGARI MEN AT YARUYARU, 2003

synthetic polymer paint on linen

181.0 x 151.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. RJ0303173

Estimate: 
$8,000 – 12,000
Sold for $4,880 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 34
-
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
34

GEORGE WARD TJUNGURRAYI

born c.1945
KAAKURATINTJA (LAKE MACDONALD), 2003

synthetic polymer paint on linen

181.5 x 152.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. GW0306127

Estimate: 
$14,000 – 18,000
Lot 35
-
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
35

GEORGE TJUNGURRAYI

born c.1943
KIRRIMALUNYA, 2009

synthetic polymer paint on linen

181.5 x 243.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. GT0902014

Estimate: 
$50,000 – 70,000
Lot 36
$4,270
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
36

RAY JAMES TJANGALA

born c.1958
YUNALA, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

121.5 x 121.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. RJ0502086

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
Sold for $4,270 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 37
-
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
37

GEORGE WARD TJUNGURRAYI

born c.1945
KAAKURATINTJA (LAKE MACDONALD), 2003

synthetic polymer paint on linen

149.5 x 182.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. GW0311217

Estimate: 
$14,000 – 18,000
Lot 38
$20,740
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
38

WARLIMPIRRINGA TJAPALTJARRI

born c.1959
MARAWA, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

121.0 x 122.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artist’s cat. WT0504168

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000
Sold for $20,740 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 39
$10,980
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
39

JOHNNY YUNGUT TJUPURRULA

born c.1930
TJUNGIMANTRA, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on linen

181.5 x 151.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size, Papunya Tula Artists cat. JY0210029 and Alison Kelly Gallery cat. AKG613

Estimate: 
$15,000 – 20,000
Sold for $10,980 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 40
-
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
40

GEORGE TJUNGURRAYI

born c.1943
CLAYPAN SITE OF MAMULTJULKULNGA, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

182.0 x 243.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. GT0509213

Estimate: 
$50,000 – 70,000
Lot 41
$34,160
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
41

PATRICK TJUNGURRAYI

born c.1935
MYLILILI, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on linen

182.0 x 242.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. PT0604033

Estimate: 
$35,000 – 55,000
Sold for $34,160 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 42
$3,660
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
42

PATRICK TJUNGURRAYI

born c.1935
TJIPARITJARRA, 2009

synthetic polymer paint on linen

90.5 x 60.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. PT0908041

Estimate: 
$1,800 – 2,500
Sold for $3,660 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 44
$18,300
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
44

WILLY TJUNGURRAYI

born c.1930
KAAKURATINTJA (LAKE MACDONALD), 2003

synthetic polymer paint on linen

181.0 x 151.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Artists cat. WT0310260

Estimate: 
$20,000 – 30,000
Sold for $18,300 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 45
$4,636
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
45

JOHNNY YUNGUT TJUPURRULA

born c.1930
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 $4,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 46
$1,342
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
46

DANNY GIBSON TJAPALTJARRI

born c.1976
TINGARI MEN AT MUKULA, 2009

synthetic polymer paint on linen

92.0 x 91.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. DG0903082

Estimate: 
$1,000 – 2,000
Sold for $1,342 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 47
$7,320
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
47

JOHN JOHN BENNETT TJAPANGATI

(c.1930 – 2002)
UNTITLED (TRAVELS OF THE TINGARI), 2002

synthetic polymer paint on linen

181.0 x 151.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. JJ0206098

Estimate: 
$10,000 – 15,000
Sold for $7,320 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 48
$54,900
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
48

MAKINTI NAPANANGKA

(c.1930 – 2011)
LUPULNGA, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on linen

183.0 x 152.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. MN0212072

Estimate: 
$50,000 – 70,000
Sold for $54,900 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 49
$7,930
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
49

YUKULTJI NAPANGATI

born 1970
YUNALA, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.0 x 122.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. YN0507057

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000
Sold for $7,930 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 50
$14,640
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
50

YINARUPA NANGALA

born c.1948
MUKULA, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

120.0 x 120.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. YN0704115

Estimate: 
$7,000 – 9,000
Sold for $14,640 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 51
$26,840
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
51

YUKULTJI NAPANGATI

born 1970
MARRAPINTI, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

151.5 x 181.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. YN0703055

Estimate: 
$18,000 – 25,000
Sold for $26,840 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 52
$146,400
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
52

NAATA NUNGURRAYI

born 1932
THE SOAKAGE WATER SITE OF UNKUNYA, WEST OF THE POLLACK HILLS IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

181.0 x 152.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name and Papunya Tula Artists cat. NN0502037

Estimate: 
$80,000 – 120,000
Sold for $146,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 53
$24,400
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
53

NINGURA NAPURRULA

born c.1938
WIRRULNGA, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on linen

183.0 x 151.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. NN0605229)

Estimate: 
$15,000 – 20,000
Sold for $24,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 54
$10,980
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
54

NAATA NUNGURRAYI

born 1932
THE ROCKHOLE SITE OF MARRAPINTI, 2000

synthetic polymer paint on linen

121.0 x 121.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. NN0012155

Estimate: 
$8,000 – 12,000
Sold for $10,980 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 55
$12,200
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
55

NINGURA NAPURRULA

born c.1938
WIRRULNGA, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on linen

152.0 x 121.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. NN0407097

Estimate: 
$12,000 – 18,000
Sold for $12,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 56
$12,200
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
56

WALANGKURA NAPANANGKA

(c.1946 – 2014)
NGAMINYA, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on linen

150.5 x 181.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name and size

Estimate: 
$20,000 – 30,000
Sold for $12,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 57
$3,660
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
57

TJUNKIYA NAPALTJARRI

(1927 – 2009)
WOMEN'S CEREMONIES AT UMARI, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

121.5 x 121.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. TN0709169

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
Sold for $3,660 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 58
$7,320
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
58

WINTJIYA NAPALTJARRI

born c.1930
WATANUMA, 2005 – 2006

three works, each synthetic polymer paint on linen

121.0 x 60.0 each

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cats. WN0505104, WN0509053, WN0605148

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000 (3)
Sold for $7,320 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 59
$6,710
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
59

NANCY NUNGURRAYI

(c.1935 – 2010)
UNTITLED, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

150.0 x 182.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. NN0710219

Estimate: 
$8,000 – 12,000
Sold for $6,710 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 60
$21,960
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
60

ARTIST UNKNOWN (DOCKER RIVER REGION, NORTHERN TERRITORY)

UNTITLED (CEREMONIAL FIGURE), c.1968

synthetic polymer and enamel paint on carved hardwood

68.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$20,000 – 30,000
Sold for $21,960 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 61
$11,590
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
61

SPINIFEX ARTISTS MEN'S COLLABORATIVE

PUKARA, 2013

SIMON HOGAN born c.1930
NED GRANT born c.1941
FRED GRANT born 1946
WINMATI ROBERTS born 1958
ROY UNDERWOOD born c.1928
HARRY BROWN born c.1957
LAWRENCE PENNINGTON born 1934
LENNARD WALKER born 1949

synthetic polymer paint on linen

233.0 x 197.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s names, date and Spinifex Arts Projects cat. SAPMC13149

Estimate: 
$15,000 – 25,000
Sold for $11,590 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 62
$5,124
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
62

PULPURRU DAVIES

born c.1943
TIMARRI, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

151.0 x 151.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist name, size and Kayili Artists cat. 06-245

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000
Sold for $5,124 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 63
$5,490
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
63

JACKIE KURLTJUNYINTJA GILES TJAPALTJARRI

(c.1944 – 2010)
TJAMU TJAMU, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

151.5 x 151.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist name, size and Kayili Artists cat. 07-177

Estimate: 
$7,000 – 9,000
Sold for $5,490 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 64
$3,172
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
64

YURNANGURNU NOLA CAMPBELL

born 1948
TIKA TIKA, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

150.0 x 151.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Kayili Artists cat. 07-030

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $3,172 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 65
$5,124
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
65

ESTHER GILES NAMPITJINPA

born c.1948
KUNGARRANGKALPA, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

149.0 x 150.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Kayili Artists cat. 07-031

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
Sold for $5,124 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 66
$2,440
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
66

MILATJARI PUMANI

(1928 – 2014)
NGURA WALYTJA, ANTARA, 2010

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.0 x 152.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, date and Mimili Maku Arts and Crafts cat. MIM580-10

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $2,440 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 67
$15,860
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
67

DICKIE MINYINTIRI

(c.1915 – 2014)
WUTI KU INMA TJUKURPA, 2012

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

120.0 x 182.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, date, size and Ernabella Arts cat. 572-12

Estimate: 
$8,000 – 12,000
Sold for $15,860 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 68
$3,904
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
68

TUPPY NGINTJA GOODWIN

born 1960
KUNGKA KUTJARA TJUKURPA, 2010

synthetic polymer paint on linen

133.5 x 122.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name and Milimi Maku Arts cat. MIM179-10

Estimate: 
$3,500 – 4,500
Sold for $3,904 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 69
$26,840
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
69

JIMMY BAKER

(c.1915 – 2010) with KAYE BAKER born c.1950 and TERESA BAKER born 1977
FIG DREAMING, 2008

synthetic polymer paint on linen

182.5 x 231.5 cm

signed and dated verso
bears inscription verso: artist’s name, date and Aboriginal Australian Art and Culture Centre cat. JBAA0808

Estimate: 
$15,000 – 25,000
Sold for $26,840 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 70
$9,760
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
70

BININYUWUY

(1928 – 1982)
MOKUY SPIRIT, 1960

natural earth pigments on carved softwood

77.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$8,000 – 12,000
Sold for $9,760 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 71
$11,590
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
71

ARTIST UNKNOWN (CENTRAL ARNHEM LAND)

UNTITLED (CEREMONIAL MOKUY FIGURE), 1963

natural earth pigments on carved hardwood

98.5 cm height

Estimate: 
$10,000 – 15,000
Sold for $11,590 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 72
$20,740
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
72

TOM DJAWA

(1905 – 1980)
UNTITLED (CEREMONIAL MOKUY FIGURE), c.1960

natural earth pigments on carved softwood

100.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$20,000 – 30,000
Sold for $20,740 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 73
$7,930
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
73

ARTIST UNKNOWN (CENTRAL ARNHEM LAND)

UNTITLED (CEREMONIAL MOKUY FIGURE), c.1963

natural earth pigments on carved hardwood

83.5 cm height

Estimate: 
$7,000 – 9,000
Sold for $7,930 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 74
$9,150
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
74

LIPUNDJA GUPAPUYNGU

(c.1912 – 1968)
MOKUY SPIRIT FIGURE, c.1963

natural earth pigments on carved softwood

63.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$12,000 – 15,000
Sold for $9,150 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 75
$793
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
75

TONY BINDIN YUWATI

born 1931
A PAIR OF SMALL MOKUY FIGURE, c.1960

natural earth pigments, hair on carved softwood

23.0 and 26.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$1,000 – 2,000 (2)
Sold for $793 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 76
$3,904
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
76

LIPUNDJA GUPAPUYNGU

(c.1912 – 1968)
MOKUY FIGURE MURRIANA FROM THE GUPAPUYNGA MORTUARY RITES, c.1968

natural earth pigments on carved softwood

21.5 cm height

Estimate: 
$1,500 – 2,000
Sold for $3,904 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 77
$3,416
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
77

ARTIST UNKNOWN (CENTRAL ARNHEM LAND)

UNTITLED (SPIRIT FIGURE), c.1962

natural earth pigments on carved hardwood

51.5 cm height

Estimate: 
$6,000 – 8,000
Sold for $3,416 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 78
$3,172
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
78

MICKEY DURRNG GARRAWURRA

(1940 – 2006)
UNTITLED, 2006

natural earth pigments on Arches paper

104.0 x 73.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 – 3,000
Sold for $3,172 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 79
-
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
79

MINNIE MOTORCAR APWERL (PWERLE)

(1922 – 2006)
ANUNAPA AKALI, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on linen

180.0 x 136.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name and Artists of Ampilatwatja cat. FMMPw02 21

Estimate: 
$6,000 – 8,000
Lot 80
-
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
80

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

(c.1910 – 1996)
UNTITLED (ALALGURA), 1992

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

151.0 x 89.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name and Delmore Gallery cat. 92I172

Estimate: 
$30,000 – 40,000
Lot 81
$40,260
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
81

BILL WHISKEY TJAPALTJARRI

(c.1920 – 2008)
ROCK HOLES AND COUNTRY NEAR THE OLGAS, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on linen

120.0 x 181.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Watiyawanu Artists cat. 77-06114

Estimate: 
$25,000 – 35,000
Sold for $40,260 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 82
$25,620
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
82

BILL WHISKEY TJAPALTJARRI

(c.1920 – 2008)
ROCK HOLES NEAR THE OLGAS, 2007

three works, each synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 39.5 cm each

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, title, size and Watiyawanu Artists cats. 77-07286, 77-07287, and 77-07288

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000 (3)
Sold for $25,620 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 83
$12,200
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
83

WENTJA MORGAN NAPALTJARRI

born 1945
ROCKHOLES WEST OF KINTORE, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

177.0 x 177.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size, title and Watiyawanu Artists cat. 77-07-528

Estimate: 
$12,000 – 15,000
Sold for $12,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 84
$17,080
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
84

LILY KELLY NAPANGARDI

born 1948
SANDHILLS, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on linen

202.0 x 295.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, title, size and Watiyawanu Artists cat. 77-06432

Estimate: 
$15,000 – 20,000
Sold for $17,080 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 85
$20,740
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
85

NGOIA POLLARD NAPALTJARRI

born 1948
SWAMPS NEAR OF NYRRIPI, (MY FATHER'S COUNTRY), 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

182.0 x 182.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, title, size and Watiyawanu Artists cat. 77-07212

Estimate: 
$10,000 – 12,000
Sold for $20,740 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 86
-
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
86

NGOIA POLLARD NAPALTJARRI

born 1948
SWAMPS WEST OF NYRRIPI, (MY FATHER'S COUNTRY), 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

180.0 x 180.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, title, size and Watiyawanu Artists cat. 77-07325

Estimate: 
$10,000 – 12,000
Lot 87
$6,710
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
87

WENTJA MORGAN NAPALTJARRI

born 1945
MY COUNTRY, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on linen

152.0 x 91.0 cm

bears inscription verso: #26

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $6,710 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 88
$12,200
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
88

DOROTHY NAPANGARDI ROBINSON

(c.1950 – 2013)
KARNTAKURLANGU JUKURRPA (WOMEN'S DREAMING), 2008

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 122.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Gallery Gondwana cat. 4247/3785

Estimate: 
$6,000 – 8,000
Sold for $12,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 89
$6,710
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
89

BETSY LEWIS NAPANGARDI

(c.1940 – 2008)
MINA MINA JUKURRPA (WOMEN’S DREAMING – KARLANGU), 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

121.0 x 121.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Warlukurlangu Artists Aboriginal Association cat. 562/05

Estimate: 
$2,000 – 3,000
Sold for $6,710 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 90
$6,100
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
90

PADDY TJAPALTJARRI SIMMS

(c.1917 – 2010)
YANJIRLPIRRI JUKURRPA, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

90.0 x 181.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Warlukurlangu Artists cat. 341/07

Estimate: 
$6,000 – 8,000
Sold for $6,100 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 91
$1,952
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
91

JOHN LEE TJAKAMARRA

born 1949
LUURNPA, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on linen

149.0 x 75.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name and Warlayirti Artists cat. 73/04

Estimate: 
$2,000 – 4,000
Sold for $1,952 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 92
$2,806
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
92

NANCY NANINURRA NAPANANGKA

(1934 – 2010)
YARLAYA, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on linen

148.0 x 75.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Warlayirti Artists cat. 1074/04

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $2,806 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 93
$9,150
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
93

CHRISTINE YUKENBARRI NAKAMARRA

born 1977
WINPURPURLA, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

149.0 x 74.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size, Warlayirti Artists cat. 415/05 and Gallery Gondwana cat. 9127CY

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
Sold for $9,150 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 94
$3,904
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
94

BILLY BENN PERRURLE

(1943 – 2012)
ARTETYERRE, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

90.5 x 90.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Bindi Inc. Mwerre Anthurre Artists cat. BB070756

Estimate: 
$2,500 – 3,500
Sold for $3,904 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 95
$3,660
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
95

BILLY BENN PERRURLE

(1943 – 2012)
ARTETYERRE, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

44.5 x 150.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Bindi Inc. Mwerre Anthurre Artists cat. BB070449

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
Sold for $3,660 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 96
$2,196
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
96

ADRIAN ROBERTSON

born 1962
YALPIRAKINU, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.0 x 91.0 cm

bears inscription verso: size and Bindi Inc. Mwerre Anthurre Artists cat. AR070410

Estimate: 
$1,200 – 1,500
Sold for $2,196 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne
Lot 97
$1,708
Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection
Melbourne
19 October 2016
97

KUKULA McDONALD

born 1985
MOB OF RED TAILS, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.0 x 91.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size, and Bindi Inc. Mwerre Anthurre Artists cat. KM070614

Estimate: 
$1,200 – 1,800
Sold for $1,708 (inc. BP) in Auction 45 - 19 October 2016, Melbourne