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Lot 78

KURUWARRIYINGATHI BIJARRB PAULA PAUL (born 1937)
Oysters 2008
synthetic polymer paint on linen
inscribed verso with artist's name, title and Mornington Island Arts & Crafts cat. no. 2959/LPP/0208 and Alcaston Gallery stamp and cat. no. AK14318
121 x 92cm

Estimate $3,000 - $5,000

Sold for $3,200

Surface marks presenting as lines are evident on the work. Lights scuffs also present. Work overall in good condition.


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Mornington Island Arts & Crafts, Queensland (accompanied by a certificate of authenticity)
Alcaston Gallery, Melbourne (accompanied by a certificate of authenticity)
Private collection, Melbourne


Bandikawaanda makuwalada rarunginja thaand–Return of Kaiadilt Women, Alcaston Gallery, Melbourne, 16 September - 4 October 2008


"I like to crack the big oysters that are found on my country on Bentinck Island and eat them" (The Artist)

© Kuruwarriyingathi Bijarrb Paula Paul/Copyright Agency 2022

Fine Art

AUCTION
Sale: LJ9450
6:00pm - 22 March 2022
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141

VIEWING
Friday 18 - Sunday 20 March, 10am - 4pm
333 Malvern Road, South Yarra VIC

CONTACT
Olivia Fuller
olivia.fuller@leonardjoel.com.au


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