Ngoia Pollard Napaljarri Australia (Aboriginal), c1948-.
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About Ngoia Pollard Napaljarri
Ngoia Pollard Napaljarri was an Indigenous Australian artist from the Warlpiri language group, which is located in the remote central desert region of Australia. She was born in the early 1950s in a camp close to the remote community of Yuendumu. Napaljarri began painting in the 1980s, and quickly gained recognition for her distinctive and expressive style. Her work is characterized by bold, vibrant colors, and intricate designs that reflect the landscape and stories of the Warlpiri people. Throughout her career, Napaljarri's art was exhibited widely both in Australia and internationally. Her work has been featured in several major exhibitions, including the National Gallery of Victoria and the Art Gallery of New South Wales. One of Napaljarri's most famous works is a painting titled "Water Dreaming at Kalipinypa". The painting depicts the site of Kalipinypa, a sacred site in Warlpiri country, and is considered one of her most significant contributions to the art world. In addition to her artistic career, Napaljarri was also a respected cultural leader within her community. She worked as a translator and cultural advisor for several organizations, including the Warlpiri Youth Development Aboriginal Corporation and the Warlpiri Media Association. Napaljarri passed away in 2019.
The total number of works by Ngoia Pollard Napaljarri offered for sale by auction since 2005 is 74, of which 34 (46%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $36,000 for Swamps West of Nyirripi (2006) sold by Sotheby's in June 2012. No works have been offered for sale this year, and the last sale we have recorded for the artist was in 2023. Works by Ngoia Pollard Napaljarri are held by the National Gallery of Australia, National Gallery of Victoria and a further two major public national galleries (see list below).
Ngoia Pollard Napaljarri is listed in the following standard biographical references:
- Australian Prints + Printmaking, a database listing printmaking artists from Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific region based on the print collection of the National Gallery of Australia.
Artists' Resale Royalty
Could the second and subsequent works by this artist sold after June 9, 2010 for over $1,000 be liable for the Artists' Resale Royalty? More info…
Yes, eligible, subject to the artist satisfying the residency test. The artist is alive or has been deceased for less than 70 years. Contact the Copyright Agency for information on the residency test.
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