Bonhams, Aboriginal Art, Sydney, 28 Jun 2011

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Lot No.		Hammer	Price incl. Premium
1	Aboriginal Artist Unknown, A Fine 19th Century Lil Lil Club and Boomerang Carved wood	***	***
2	Aboriginal Artist Unknown, An Exceptional Club, South East Australia Carved and engraved hardwood with pipe clay, length: 65 cm	***	***
3	Aboriginal Artist Unknown, A Club, South East Australia Carved and engraved hardwood, height: 66 cm	***	***
4	Aboriginal Artist Unknown, A Club, South East Australia Carved and engraved hardwood, height: 81 cm	***	***
5	Aboriginal Artist Unknown, A Pair of Rare Clubs, South East Australia Carved and engraved hardwood, lengths: 69 cm and 62.5 cm	***	***
6	Reichenbach, Edward Frederick A Collection of Early 20th Century Photographs Photographs, each approximately 8 x 14 cm Search for Matching Provenance	***	***
7	Aboriginal Artist Unknown, A Collection of Six Ceremonial Dress Items, Far North Queensland and Central Australia Wood, human hair string, cotton, resin, bees' wax, natural earth pigments, pandanus and feathers	***	***
8	Aboriginal Artist Unknown, A Large Bi-Cornual Basket (Jawun), North East Queensland Woven lawyer cane and bush string, 48 x 44 cm (irregular)	***	***
9	Aboriginal Artist Unknown, A Wunda Shield, Western Australia Carved and engraved hardwood, natural earth pigments, length: 87 cm	***	***
10	Aboriginal Artist Unknown, An Engraved Pearl Shell, Western Australia, Riji, Jakoli Incised pearl shell, red natural earth pigment, human hair string, cotton fibre, length: 16 cm (shell), 50 cm (overall)	***	***
11	Karruwara, Wattie Wandjina Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark, 41.5 x 24 cm	***	***
12	Britten, Jack The Bungle Bungles (Purnululu) Natural earth pigments and natural binder (bush gum) on canvas, 100 x 118.5 cm	***	***
13	Thomas, Rover (Julama) Untitled (Rainbow Serpent) Natural earth pigments and natural binder (bush gum) on canvas, 92 x 87 cm	***	***
14	McKenzie, Queenie Nakarra Propa Home (Texas Downs) Natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas, signed and bears Warmun Traditional Artists catalogue number QM11 on the reverse, 91.5 x 121 cm	***	***
15	Thomas, Rover (Julama) Yillimbiddi Country Natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas, bears artist's name, size, Waringarri Aboriginal Arts catalogue number S-1815 and catalogue number AP-1823 on the reverse, 90 x 120 cm	***	***
16	Bedford, Paddy Nyunkuny Gernawarliyan (Camel Gap) Natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on linen, inscribed 'PB' and bears Jirrawun Aboriginal Art Corporation catalogue number PB32000.70 on the reverse, 135 x 122 cm	***	***
17	Nganjmira, Bobby Barrdjaray The Myth of Luma Luma Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark Search for Matching Provenance	***	***
18	Mawurndjul, John Mardayin at Kakodebuldi Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark, 157 x 66 cm	***	***
19	Tjangala, Uta Uta Man Growing Old, Balls Going Walkabout (Medicine Story) Synthetic polymer paint on composition board, 47 x 25 cm	***	***
20	Tjupurrula, Johnny Warangkula Untitled (Water Dreaming at Kalipinypa) Enamel on composition board, bears artist's name, Stuart Art Centre 'Con1 no.9' and Art Promotion Papunya Incorporated label on the reverse, 59 x 28 cm	***	***
21	Tjungurrayi, Willie Designs Associated with the Tingari Men at Kulkutta Synthetic polymer paint on linen, 153 x 182 cm	***	***
22	Tjupurrula, Turkey Tolson Untitled (Straightening Spears at Ilyingaungau) Synthetic polymer paint on linen, bears artist's name, dimensions and Papunya Tula Artists catalogue number TT990849 on the reverse, 167.5 x 45.5 cm	***	***
23	Tjupurrula, Turkey Tolson Straightening Spears at Ilyingaungau Synthetic polymer paint on linen, bears artist's name, dimensions, Papunya Tula Artists catalogue number TT911220 on the reverse and Gallery Gabrielle Pizzi label on the reverse of the stretcher, 122 x 152 cm	***	***
24	Tjapaltjarri, Mick Namarari Kangaroo (Malu) Dreaming Synthetic polymer paint on linen, bears artist's name, dimensions and Papunya Tula Artists catalogue number MN900742 on the reverse and Gallery Gabrielle Pizzi label on the reverse of the stretcher, 121.5 x 183 cm	***	***
25	Tjapanangka, Tjumpo Untitled (Tjamu Tjamu) Synthetic polymer paint on linen, bears artist's name, dimensions and Papunya Tula Artists catalogue number TT0405161 on the reverse, 122 x 91 cm	***	***
26	Nakamarra, Elizabeth Marks Untitled (Thunderstorm at Kalipinypa, North of Sandy Blight Junction) Synthetic polymer paint on linen, bears artist's name, dimensions and Papunya Tula Artists catalogue number EM0207148 on the reverse and Gallery Gabrielle Pizzi label on the reverse of the stretcher, 153 x 122 cm	***	***
27	Napanangka, Makinti Untitled (Designs Associated with the Site of Lupulgna) Synthetic polymer paint on linen, bears artist's name, dimensions and Papunya Tula Artists catalogue number MN0809027 on the reverse, 107 x 91 cm	***	***
28	Nungurrayi, Naata Untitled (Designs Associated with the Rockhole Site of Marrapinti) Synthetic polymer paint on linen, bears artist's name, dimensions and Papunya Tula Artists catalogue number NN200001111 on the reverse, 122 x 152 cm	***	***
29	Kngwarreye, Emily Kame Untitled (Alalgura I) Natural earth pigments on canvas, bears artist's name, Delmore Gallery catalogue number 92I156 and inscribed 'Commissoned by Delmore Gallery N.T. 0871' on the reverse and bears Gallery Gabrielle Pizzi label and Delmore Gallery catalogue number on reverse of stretcher, 150 x 120 cm	***	***
30	Billycan, Jan (Djan Nanundie) Kirriwirri Synthetic polymer paint and natural pigments on canvas, bears artist's name, medium, dimensions and Short St Gallery catalogue number 11460 on the reverse and William Mora Galleries stamp on the reverse of the stretcher, 102 x 77 cm	***	***
31	Wales, Prince Of Untitled (Body Marks) Synthetic polymer paint on linen, bears artist's name, dimensions, Karen Brown Gallery catalogue number KB0073 and the number EP62 on the reverse, 91 x 120 cm	***	***
32	Tjampitjin, Boxer Milner Palleyarang Synthetic polymer paint on linen, bears artist's name and Warlayirti Artists catalogue number 491/01 on the reverse and Gallery Gabrielle Pizzi label on the reverse of the stretcher, 150.5 x 100.5 cm	***	***
33	Artists, Various Aboriginal Kungkarangkalpa Tjukurrpa (Seven Sisters Dreaming) Synthetic polymer paint on canvas, bears artists names, year and Warakurna Artists catalogue numbers 587-06.1-4 on the reverse, 213 x 152 cm Search for Matching Provenance	***	***
34	Ah Kee, Vernon Austracism Edition 3/3 Ink and polypropylene, satin laminate; digital print, printed in colour, 120 x 180 cm	***	***
35	Ah Kee, Vernon Many Lies Vinyl and enamel on weather text, 180 x 120 cm	***	***
36	Nampitjin, Eubena Kinyu Synthetic polymer paint on linen, bears artist's name, dimensions and Warlayirti Artists catalogue number 13302 on the reverse, 180 x 120 cm	***	***
37	Kngwarreye, Emily Kame Winter Exposition Natural earth pigments on canvas, bears artist's name and Delmore Gallery catalogue number 92J020 on the reverse, 213 x 122 cm	***	***
38	Petyarre, Gloria Tamerre Awelye Synthetic polymer paint on canvas, bears dimensions, 'R.M. Gooch Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia', catalogue number #A897,and 'Awelye Mosquito Bore' on the reverse, 185 x 465 cm	***	***
39	Cook, Timothy Dugong; Dugong (2) Natural earth pigments on paper, bears artists name, skin group, dance, date and location on reverse of frame; bears artist's name, title, year and 'Jilamara Arts, Milikapiti' on the reverse, 20.5 x 29 cm; 34.5 x 50.5 cm	***	***
40	Cook, Timothy Turtle Spirits Natural earth pigments on paper, bears title, year and 'Jilamara Arts Milikapiti' on the reverse of the frame, 35.5 x 55 cm	***	***
41	Aboriginal Artist Unknown, Pelican Natural earth pigments on carved ironwood, height: 74 cm	***	***
42	Aboriginal Artist Unknown, Tapara Natural earth pigments on carved ironwood, height: 47 cm	***	***
43	Aboriginal Artist Unknown, Purukuparli Natural earth pigments on carved ironwood, height: 51.5 cm	***	***
44	Warlpinni, Micky Geranium Purukuparli and Bima Natural earth pigments on carved ironwood, heights: 120 cm	***	***
45	Kantilla, Kitty Untitled Natural pigments on ironwood, height: 70 cm	***	***
46	Britten, Jack Untitled (Eagles) Natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas, inscribed 'Jack' on the reverse and bears artist's name, date and location on the reverse of the stretcher, 70 x 143.5 cm	***	***
47	Britten, Jack Eagle Dreaming Natural earth pigments and natural binders on canvas, bears artist's name and Alcaston Gallery catalogue number AK594 on the reverse and medium, dimensions and Alcaston Gallery catalogue number on label on the reverse of the stretcher, 61 x 76 cm	***	***
48	Britten, Jack Jarlilinji (Plains Kangaroo) Natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas, bears artist's name, dimensions, Waringarri Aboriginal Arts catalogue number AP3410 and catalogue number S2921 on the reverse, 80 x 160.5 cm	***	***
49	Thomas, Rover (Julama) Booralbun Natural earth pigments and natural binder (bush gum) on plywood, 60 x 90 cm View Sales History	***	***
50	Joongoorra, Billy Thomas Gimbeegimberraall - Fast Moving Water Snake Natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas, bears artist's name, Waringarri Arts catalogue number AP 1205 and William Mora Galleries stamp on the reverse, 60 x 80 cm	***	***

Bonhams, Aboriginal Art, Sydney, 28 Jun 2011, No. of Lots: 145

A Fine 19th Century Lil Lil Club and Boomerang

An Exceptional Club, South East Australia

A Club, South East Australia

A Club, South East Australia

A Pair of Rare Clubs, South East Australia

A Collection of Early 20th Century Photographs

A Collection of Six Ceremonial Dress Items, Far North Queensland and Central Australia

A Large Bi-Cornual Basket (Jawun), North East Queensland

A Wunda Shield, Western Australia

An Engraved Pearl Shell, Western Australia, Riji, Jakoli

Wandjina

The Bungle Bungles (Purnululu)

Untitled (Rainbow Serpent)

Propa Home (Texas Downs)

Yillimbiddi Country

Gernawarliyan (Camel Gap)

The Myth of Luma Luma

Mardayin at Kakodebuldi

Man Growing Old, Balls Going Walkabout (Medicine Story)

Untitled (Water Dreaming at Kalipinypa)

Designs Associated with the Tingari Men at Kulkutta

Untitled (Straightening Spears at Ilyingaungau)

Straightening Spears at Ilyingaungau

Kangaroo (Malu) Dreaming

Untitled (Tjamu Tjamu)

Untitled (Thunderstorm at Kalipinypa, North of Sandy Blight Junction)

Untitled (Designs Associated with the Site of Lupulgna)

Untitled (Designs Associated with the Rockhole Site of Marrapinti)

Untitled (Alalgura I)

Kirriwirri

Untitled (Body Marks)

Palleyarang

Kungkarangkalpa Tjukurrpa (Seven Sisters Dreaming)

Austracism Edition 3/3

Many Lies

Kinyu

Winter Exposition

Awelye

Dugong; Dugong (2)

Turtle Spirits

Pelican

Tapara

Purukuparli

Purukuparli and Bima

Untitled

Untitled (Eagles)

Eagle Dreaming

Jarlilinji (Plains Kangaroo)

Booralbun

Gimbeegimberraall - Fast Moving Water Snake

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