Bonhams, Aboriginal Art, Sydney, 28 Jun 2011

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Lot No.		Hammer	Price incl. Premium
51	Bedford, Paddy Nyunkuny Untitled Gouache on paper, bears Jirrawun Arts catalogue number PBWB2003/75 on the reverse (obscured), 50 x 76 cm	***	***
52	Downs, Jarinyanu David Piwi Kuitata Natural earth pigments on linen, inscribed 'jarinyanu david dowzs' (sic), catalogue number 044/91 and 'commissioned by Duncan Kentish' on the reverse, 111 x 84 cm	***	***
53	Ramsey, Rammey Untitled (Warlawoon Country) Natural earth pigments on linen, bears artist's initials and Jirrawun Arts catalogue number RR5 2007-104 on the reverse, 150 x 180 cm	***	***
54	Ramsey, Rammey Untitled (Warlawoon Country) Natural earth pigments on linen, bears artist's initials and Jirrawun Arts catalogue number RR5 2007-108 on the reverse, 150 x 180 cm	***	***
55	Bedford, Paddy Nyunkuny Untitled Natural earth pigments and acrylic binder on linen, bears Jirrawun Arts catalogue number PB 98.13 on the reverse and on the reverse of the stretcher, 122 x 135 cm	***	***
56	Thomas, Rover (Julama) Juntarkal Rainbow Serpent Natural earth pigments and natural binder (bush gum) on composition board, 60 x 122 cm View Sales History	***	***
57	Ganambarr, Gunybi Larrakitji (Memorial Pole) Natural earth pigments on hollow stringybark, height: 252 cm	***	***
58	Yalandja, Owen Yawk Yawk Natural earth pigments on carved wood, height: 301 cm	***	***
59	Mawurndjul, John Mardayin at Dilebang Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark, bears Maningrida Arts and Culture catalogue number 3683-06, artist's name, title and dimensions on descriptive labels on the reverse, 152 x 73 cm	***	***
60	Namundja, Samuel Crayfish Dreaming Natural earth pigments and PVC fixative on eucalyptus bark, bears artist's name, title, dimensions and catalogue number 1137-09 on Maningrida Arts and Culture label on the reverse, 181 x 64 cm	***	***
61	Mawurndjul, John Dilebang Natural earth pigments and PVC fixative on eucalyptus bark, bears artist's name, title, medium, dimensions, language and catalogue number 99108 on Maningrida Arts and Culture label on the reverse, 139 x 84 cm	***	***
62	Mawurndjul, John Lorrkon (Hollow Log) Natural earth pigments and PVC fixative on carved hardwood, height: 120 cm	***	***
63	Kubarrku, Mick Yawkyawk (Fish Woman Spirit) Natural earth pigments with PVC fixative on eucalyptus bark, bears artist's name, title, a description of the story depicted and catalogue number 1975 on Maningrida Arts and Culture label on the reverse, 170.5 x 53 cm	***	***
64	Njiminjuma, Jimmy Wak Wak Natural earth pigments and PVC fixative on eucalyptus bark, bears Maningrida Arts & Culture catalogue number 647-03 on a descriptive label on the reverse, 106 x 44 cm	***	***
65	Njiminjuma, Jimmy Wak Wak Natural earth pigments and PVC fixative on eucalyptus bark, bears Maningrida Arts & Culture catalogue number 32182000BP on a descriptive label on the reverse, 108 x 47 cm	***	***
66	Namirrki, Ivan Bones from Mikiling Natural earth pigments with PVC fixative on eucalyptus bark, bears artist's name, medium, dimensions, language and catalogue number 3287-05 on Maningrida Arts and Culture label, 162.5 x 59 cm	***	***
67	Lipundja, Jimmy (Lipundja 1) Ceremonial Water Bird Natural earth pigments on carved wood, length: 66 cm	***	***
68	Daymirringu, David Malangi Durandur (Gurramuringu the Hunter's Wife) Natural earth pigments on carved ironwood, human hair, height: 71 cm	***	***
69	Guningbal, Crusoe Mimih Natural earth pigments on wood, height: 58 cm	***	***
70	Aboriginal Artist Unknown, An Early Shield, Central Desert Carved softwood, red and white natural earth pigments, length: 63 cm	***	***
71	Aboriginal Artist Unknown, A Shield, Central Desert Carved softwood, natural earth pigments and synthetic pigments, length: 67 cm	***	***
72	Aboriginal Artist Unknown, A Shield, Central Desert Carved softwood, black, white and red natural earth pigments, length: 80 cm	***	***
73	Tjapaltjarri, Clifford Possum Worm Dreaming Synthetic polymer paint on linen, inscribed 'Clifford Possum' and bears Aboriginal Gallery of Dreamings details, catalogue numbers 3953, CSG 361 and AGOD1 on the reverse, 92 x 200 cm	***	***
74	Tjapaltjarri, Mick Namarari Untitled (Site of Marnpi) Synthetic polymer paint on linen, bears artist's name, dimensions, Papunya Tula Artists catalogue number MN920533 on the reverse and the artist's name, date and catalogue number on Utopia Art Sydney label on the reverse, 132 x 58.5 cm	***	***
75	Tjampitjinpa, Dini Campbell Untitled (Kutakuta, a Swampy Area West of Jupiter Well) Synthetic polymer paint on linen, bears artist's name, dimensions, Papunya Tula Artists catalogue number JY20000366 and William Mora Aboriginal Art stamp on the reverse, 122 x 152.5 cm	***	***
76	Tjapaltjarri, Joseph Jurra Untitled (Tingari Cycle) Synthetic polymer paint on linen, bears artist's name, size and Papunya Tula Artists catalogue number JJ900759 on the reverse and artist's name and Papunya Tula Artists catalogue number on reverse of stretcher, 122 x 182 cm	***	***
77	Tjupurrula, J(ohnny) Yungut Untitled (Site of Tjutalpi) Synthetic polymer paint on linen, bears artist's name, dimensions and Papunya Tula Artists catalogue number JY9911180 on the reverse, 122 x 107 cm	***	***
78	Tjapaltjarri, Joseph Jurra Untitled (Tingari Cycle) Synthetic polymer paint on linen, bears artist's name, dimensions and Papunya Tula Artists catalogue number JJ200001112 on the reverse, 122.5 x 138 cm	***	***
79	Tjungurrayi, Willie Untitled (Soakage Water Site of Nyuinya, South Of Lake Macdonald) Synthetic polymer paint on linen, bears artist's name, dimensions, Papunya Tula Artists catalogue number WT200003103 and Alison Kelly Gallery stock number AKG157 on the reverse, 92 x 138 cm	***	***
80	Tjupurrula, Turkey Tolson Straightening Spears at Illyingaungau Synthetic polymer paint on linen, bears artist's name, dimensions and Papunya Tula Artists catalogue number TT980706 on the reverse, 152 x 183 cm	***	***
81	Tjapaltjarri, Joseph Jurra Untitled (Soakage Water Site of Kampurarrpa, East Of Kintore) Synthetic polymer paint on linen, bears artist's name, dimensions and Papunya Tula Artists catalogue number JJ0311171 on the reverse, 183 x 248 cm	***	***
82	Naparrula, Ningura Gibson Untitled (Women at Ngaminya) Synthetic polymer paint on linen, bears dimensions and Papunya Tula Artists catalogue number NN0504019 on the reverse (obscured), 210 x 280 cm	***	***
83	Munduwalawala, Ginger Riley Bulukbun the Serpent Synthetic polymer paint on paper, bears Alcaston Gallery catalogue number AK893 and CSG295 on the reverse of the frame, 42 x 57 cm	***	***
84	Munduwalawala, Ginger Riley Bulukbun Rising from the Rocks Synthetic polymer paint on cotton duck, bears Alcaston Gallery catalogue number AK1021 on the reverse, 53 x 61 cm	***	***
85	Tjampitjin, Boxer Milner Purkitji Synthetic polymer paint on linen, bears artist's name, dimensions and Warlayirti Artists catalogue number 776/05 on the reverse, 120 x 80 cm	***	***
86	Tjampitjin, Boxer Milner Sturt Creek Synthetic polymer paint on canvas, 91 x 61 cm	***	***
87	Webou, Alma Pinkalarta Synthetic polymer paint on linen, bears artist's name, medium, dimensions and Short St Gallery catalogue number 27835 on the reverse, 152 x 152 cm	***	***
88	Jack, Weaver Lungurang Synthetic polymer paint on canvas, bears artist's name, medium, dimensions and Short St Gallery catalogue number 20208 on the reverse, 168 x 112 cm	***	***
89	Pwerle, Minnie Awelye Atnwengerrp (Bush Melon) Synthetic polymer paint on linen, bears artist's name, title, date, catalogue number Dg04230 and Alison Kelly Gallery Catalogue number AKG 310 on the reverse, 122 x 91 cm	***	***
90	Pwerle, Minnie Bush Orange Dreaming Synthetic polymer paint on linen, bears artist's name and Urapuntja Artists catalogue number FMMPw012 on the reverse, 150 x 122 cm	***	***
91	Napangardi, Judy Watson Mina Mina Jukurrpa (Woman's Dreaming) Synthetic polymer paint on linen, bears artist's name, dimensions and Warlukurlangu Artists catalogue number 1500/04 on the reverse, 180 x 121 cm	***	***
92	Jangala, Shorty Robertson Ngapa Jukurrpa (Water Dreaming) Synthetic polymer paint on linen, bears artist's name, Warlukurlangu Artists catalogue number 342/03 and Alcaston Gallery catalogue number AK9820 on the reverse, 122 x 91.5 cm	***	***
93	Cherel, Janangoo Butcher Goojie Synthetic polymer paint on canvas, bears Mangkaja Arts catalogue number PC383/04, artist's name and inscribed 'Butcher' on the reverse, 80 x 60 cm	***	***
94	Napangardi, Dorothy Robinson Salt on Mina Mina Synthetic polymer paint on linen, inscribed and bears artists's name, dimensions and catalogue number 7367DN on the reverse, 122 x 92 cm	***	***
95	Chuguna, Jukuna Mona Puntarr Synthetic polymer paint on canvas, bears artist's name and Mangkaja Arts Resource Agency catalogue number PC236/03 on the reverse, 120 x 89 cm	***	***
96	Yaringura, Lena Yawk Yawk Spirits Paperbark, feathers, natural earth pigments on woven pandanus fibre, heights: 183 cm and 190 cm	***	***
97	Aboriginal Artist Unknown, A Dancing Belt, Arnhem Land Natural earth pigments, resin, clay, string, feathers, length: 82 cm	***	***
98	Aboriginal Artist Unknown, A Headdress, Dhari/ Dhoeri (Dance Headdress), Torres Strait Islands White sea bird feathers, cane, string, synthetic pigments, plastic, 64 x 47 cm	***	***
99	Aboriginal Artist Unknown, A Collection of Arrows, Torres Strait Islands Four are bamboo, wood, fibre and resin; five are wood, fibre and resin, lengths: 142.5 cm to 160 cm	***	***
100	Aboriginal Artist Unknown, A Wunda Sheild, Western Australia Red and white pigment, carved and engraved hardwood, height: 56 cm	***	***

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

Untitled

Piwi Kuitata

Untitled (Warlawoon Country)

Untitled (Warlawoon Country)

Untitled

Juntarkal Rainbow Serpent

Larrakitji (Memorial Pole)

Yawk Yawk

Mardayin at Dilebang

Crayfish Dreaming

Dilebang

Lorrkon (Hollow Log)

Yawkyawk (Fish Woman Spirit)

Wak Wak

Wak Wak

Bones from Mikiling

Ceremonial Water Bird

Durandur (Gurramuringu the Hunter's Wife)

Mimih

An Early Shield, Central Desert

A Shield, Central Desert

A Shield, Central Desert

Worm Dreaming

Untitled (Site of Marnpi)

Untitled (Kutakuta, a Swampy Area West of Jupiter Well)

Untitled (Tingari Cycle)

Untitled (Site of Tjutalpi)

Untitled (Tingari Cycle)

Untitled (Soakage Water Site of Nyuinya, South Of Lake Macdonald)

Straightening Spears at Illyingaungau

Untitled (Soakage Water Site of Kampurarrpa, East Of Kintore)

Untitled (Women at Ngaminya)

Bulukbun the Serpent

Bulukbun Rising from the Rocks

Purkitji

Sturt Creek

Pinkalarta

Lungurang

Awelye Atnwengerrp (Bush Melon)

Bush Orange Dreaming

Mina Mina Jukurrpa (Woman's Dreaming)

Ngapa Jukurrpa (Water Dreaming)

Goojie

Salt on Mina Mina

Puntarr

Yawk Yawk Spirits

A Dancing Belt, Arnhem Land

A Headdress, Dhari/ Dhoeri (Dance Headdress), Torres Strait Islands

A Collection of Arrows, Torres Strait Islands

A Wunda Sheild, Western Australia

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