Deutscher and Hackett , Important Aboriginal & Oceanic Art, Melbourne, 27 Mar 2013, No. of Lots: 100

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51 Click here to view image Webou, Alma

Pinkarlarta, 2004

Synthetic polymer paint on canvas, inscribed verso: artist’s name, date and Short Street Gallery cat. 2756, 106.5 x 167 cm 		*** ***
52 Click here to view image Nakamarra, Christine Yukenbarri

Winpurpurla, 2008

Synthetic polymer paint on canvas, inscribed verso: artist’s name, size and Warlayirti Artists cat. 285/08, 150 x 75 cm 		*** ***
53 Click here to view image Gabori, Sally (Mirdidingkingathi Juwarnda)

Thundi, 2008

Synthetic polymer paint on canvas, inscribed verso: artist’s name, title and Mornington Island Arts and Crafts cat. 3274-L-SG-0608, 152 x 101 cm 		*** ***
54 Click here to view image Nganjmira, Bobby Barrdjaray

Eagle Totem, 1960

Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark, 44 x 20.5 cm 		*** ***
55 Click here to view image Namatbara, Paddy Compass (Neiimburra)

Male and Female Spirits, C1960

Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark, 71 x 39 cm 		*** ***
56 Click here to view image Nganjmira, Bobby Barrdjaray

Kunapipi Sacred Ritual Copulation, 1960

Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark, 47.5 x 33 cm 		*** ***
57 Click here to view image Aboriginal Artist Unknown,

Barramundi, 1950s

Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark, 21 x 52 cm 		*** ***
58 Click here to view image Djulwarak, Dawida

The Wagilag Sisters, 1960

Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark, 100.5 x 50 cm 		*** ***
59 Click here to view image Mawurndjul, John

Mimih, 2004

Natural earth pigments on wood, 200 cm height 		*** ***
60 Click here to view image Aboriginal Artist Unknown,

Tutini (Fish), C1950

Natural earth pigments on carved ironwood, nails and softwood, 207 cm height 		*** ***
61 Click here to view image Djimarr, Kevin

Mimih, 2001

Natural earth pigments on carved and shaped wood, 191 cm height 		*** ***
62 Click here to view image Karrkarrhba, Hamish

Lorrkon

Natural earth pigments on carved hardwood hollow log, 184 cm height 		*** ***
63 Click here to view image Mibora, Robert

Lorrkon, 2008

Natural earth pigments on carved hardwood hollow log, 175 cm height 		*** ***
64 Click here to view image Iyuna, James

Lorrkon, 2008

Natural earth pigments on carved hardwood hollow log, 162 cm height 		*** ***
65 Click here to view image Napangati, Yukultji

Yunala, Kiwirrkura-Rockhole Soakage Site, 2008

Synthetic polymer paint on linen, inscribed verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. YN0803100, 121.5 x 60.5 cm 		*** ***
66 Click here to view image Napaljarri, Wintjiya (Winnie)

Watanuma, 2004

Synthetic polymer paint on linen, inscribed verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. WN0404012, 168 x 46 cm 		*** ***
67 Click here to view image Tjampitjinpa, Kenny Williams

Two Kuniya (Pythons) at Karrilwarra, 2005

Synthetic polymer paint on linen, inscribed verso: artist’s name and Papunya Tula cat. KW0504227, 187 x 157 cm 		*** ***
68 Click here to view image Tjupurrula, J(ohnny) Yungut

Tjangimanta, 2002

Synthetic polymer paint on linen, inscribed verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. JY0212116, 121.5 x 122 cm 		*** ***
69 Click here to view image Munduwalawala, Ginger Riley

Limmen Bight Country, 1989

Synthetic polymer paint on composition board, inscribed verso: artist’s name, date, title, medium, size and Alcaston Gallery cat. AK288, 46 x 63 cm (irregular) 		*** ***
70 Click here to view image Apuatimi, Jean Baptiste

Kulama and Tunga, 2001 And 2004

Natural earth pigments on paper, provenance: Tiwi Designs, Bathurst Island (cat. 2033-01 and 649-04) Birrung Gallery, Sydney Deutscher and Hackett, 18 May 2011, lot 237. Private collection, Melbourne These works are accompanied by certificates of authenticity from Tiwi Designs, two sheets, 77 x 57 cm each
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71 Click here to view image Ramsey, Rammey

Ngoojoon Country-Melon Patch, 2004

Natural earth pigments with synthetic binder on linen, signed verso: Rammey Ramsey inscribed verso: title and Jirrawun Aboriginal Arts cat. RR 7 2003.21, 135 x 122 cm 		*** ***
72 Click here to view image Jawalji, Mick

Ngumulnggen, 2007

Natural ochres and pigments on plywood, signed verso: Mick J inscribed verso: title, date and Warmun Art Centre cat. 782/07, 80 x 60 cm 		*** ***
73 Click here to view image Pareroultja, Otto

Central Australian Landscape

Watercolour on paper, signed lower centre: Otto Pareroultja, 25 x 73 cm 		*** ***
74 Click here to view image Namatjira, Albert

Undoolya Ranges

Watercolour on paper, signed lower right: Albert Namatjira inscribed with title verso, 25 x 35 cm 		*** ***
75 Click here to view image Tingima, Wingu

Nyumun, 2003

Synthetic polymer paint on canvas, inscribed verso: artist’s name, date and Irrunytju Arts cat. IRRWT03022, 81 x 65.5 cm 		*** ***
76 Click here to view image Mitchell, Tommy

The Boy Who Stole an Emu Heart, 2005

Synthetic polymer paint on canvas, inscribed verso: artist’s name, size and Warakurna Artists cat. 1066-06, 101 x 101 cm 		*** ***
77 Click here to view image Pwerle, Angelina Ngale

Bush Plum, 2000

Synthetic polymer paint on canvas, inscribed verso: artist’s name, date, and cat. Apn1 00, 157 x 118.5 cm 		*** ***
78 Click here to view image Lamanga, Aileen

Wak Wak, 2008

Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark, inscribed verso: artist’s name, title, size and Maningrida Arts and Culture cat. 1581-08, 139 x 59 cm 		*** ***
79 Click here to view image Namarinjmak, Paul Nabulumo

Moon, Full Moon and Star, 2008

Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark, 104 x 43 cm 		*** ***
80 Click here to view image Aboriginal Artist Unknown,

Cephalopod (Squid), 1950s

Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark, 45.5 x 28 cm 		*** ***
81 Click here to view image Gumana, Birrihidji

Macassan Story

Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark, 110.5 x 50 cm 		*** ***
82 Click here to view image Aboriginal Artist Unknown,

Coil-Woven Basket and Eight Dilly Bags

Woven pandanus with natural dyes, varying sizes from 24 cm to 60 cm height 		*** ***
83 Click here to view image Artist Unknown,

A Group of Four Fish Traps and a Dilly Bag

Woven jungle vine (Malaisia scandens) 		*** ***
84 Click here to view image Aboriginal Artist Unknown,

A Wunda Shield

Carved and incised hardwood with broad zig-zag design and natural earth pigments, 68 cm height 		*** ***
85 Click here to view image Aboriginal Artist Unknown,

A Spearthrower and a Boomerang

Carved and shaped wood, the handle of the spearthrower encrusted with spinifex resin, the wooden peg at the top attached, 64.5 cm and 57 cm height 		*** ***
86 Click here to view image Aboriginal Artist Unknown,

A Large Painted Shield

Natural earth pigments on carved wood, decorated with bands of red, white and black pigment and white spatter designs, 110 cm height 		*** ***
87 Click here to view image Artist Unknown,

A Pair of Female Massim Figures, 1940s-1950s

Both figures carved in hardwood and decorated with fine lime-filled incised traditional decorations, 66 cm and 36.5 cm height 		*** ***
88 Click here to view image Artist Unknown,

A Massim Walking Stick, 1950s

Carved hardwood incorporating three figures above with finely incised lime-filled traditional designs, 80 cm height 		*** ***
89 Click here to view image Artist Unknown,

Three Massim Spatulas, 1950s

Carved wood with fine incised lime-filled traditional decorations, 34 cm, 35.5 cm and 38 cm height 		*** ***
90 Click here to view image Aboriginal Artist Unknown,

A Karawari River Spirit Figure, 1960s

Carved wood in the form of two flattened human figures decorated with red, black and white natural earth pigments, 104 cm height 		*** ***
91 Click here to view image Aboriginal Artist Unknown,

An Abelam Yam Harvest Ceremony Mask, C1960

Natural earth pigments on carved wood, 27 cm height 		*** ***
92 Click here to view image Artist Unknown,

An Abelam Male Figure with Bird

Carved wood with natural earth pigments, 106 cm height 		*** ***
93 Click here to view image Artist Unknown,

Two Polynesian Stone Adzes

The larger New Zealand nephrite (greenstone), the smaller of black basalt, 21 cm and 11 cm length 		*** ***
94 Click here to view image Artist Unknown,

A Maori Taiaha and Fijian Ceremonial Fork

The Taiaha of carved hardwood with intricately incised designs inlaid with mother of pearl; the fork of carved and polis, 42.5 cm and 22 cm length 		*** ***
95 Click here to view image Pwerle, Angelina Ngale

Untitled, 1997

Synthetic polymer paint on linen, inscribed verso: artist’s name and Delmore Gallery cat. 97G040, 122 x 91 cm 		*** ***
96 Click here to view image Lulu, Veronica

Mulan, 2008

Synthetic polymer paint on linen, inscribed verso: artist’s name, size and Warlayirti Artists cat. 611/08, 80 x 120 cm 		*** ***
97 Click here to view image Tjungurrayi, Brandy

Narroo, 2007

Synthetic polymer paint on linen, inscribed verso: artist’s name, size and Warlayirti Artists cat. 775/07, 121 x 40.5 cm 		*** ***
98 Click here to view image Nangala, Ningie

Yula, 2007

Synthetic polymer paint on linen, inscribed verso: artist’s name, size and Warlayirti Artists cat. 793/07, 80 x 120 cm 		*** ***
99 Click here to view image Foley, Fiona

Black Fish, 2000

Oil on canvas, signed, dated, titled and inscribed verso on stretcher: No 31 Fiona Foley, Black Fish, 2000 Invisible Voices, 121 x 92.5 cm 		*** ***
100 Click here to view image Bitting, Daisy

Yarrlamiyi, 2005

Natural earth pigments on canvas, signed verso: Daisy inscribed verso: artist’s name, size and Waringarri Aboriginal Arts cat. WAA 792605, 130 x 125 cm 		*** ***
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