Lot 41
Ghost Gum, West MacDonnell Ranges c.1954
watercolour and pencil on paper
signed lower right: Albert Namatjira
25 x 34.5cm (51.5 x 60cm framed)
Estimate $20,000 - $30,000
Overall discolouration most visible in horizontal line across top edge, some spots of foxing throughout, no visible signs of repair (examined under UV light), unexamined out of frame.
The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to seek further information or request additional images during our pre-sale period where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Please note condition reports can be amended during the pre-sale period, so we strongly suggest any interested bidders check the published condition report available on the website before the auction commences. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.
Purchased in Alice Springs, Northern Territory c.1950
We are grateful to Ken McGregor for confirming attribution to Namatjira based on photographs. This work will be included in the Albert Namatjira catalogue raisonné.
© Albert Namatjira/Copyright Agency, 2026
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