Lot 15
Fish Traps and Oysters 2008
synthetic polymer paint on linen
121 x 91cm
Estimate $4,000 - $6,000
The Artist
Mornington Island Arts and Crafts, Queensland, cat. no. 3573-L-PP-0908 (accompanied by a copy of the certificate of authenticity)
Alcaston Gallery, Melbourne
The Le Pley Collection, Western Australia, acquired from the above in 2008
"My painting shows the fishtraps and oysters at Daddagunn on Bentinck Island. A long time ago the old people built many stone fish traps around the island. We still use them for food today. (The Artist)
As stated on the Mornington Arts certificate of authenticity
© Paula Paul/Copyright Agency, 2023
The Le Pley Collection of Indigenous Art
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8723
6:00pm - 21 November 2023
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Friday 17 - Sunday 19 November, 10am - 4pm
333 Malvern Road, South Yarra VIC
CONTACT
Lucy Foster
lucy.foster@leonardjoel.com.au
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