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Lot 89

MICK ARUNI ILLORTAMINNI (c.1917-1973, Tiwi Language Group)
Crocodile
natural earth pigments on wood
inscribed with cat. no. A177 on unknown hand-written label attached
36cm (length)

Estimate $1,200 - $1,800

Sold for $1,200

Object in good condition for age. White pigment has faded and worn off in small patches (seen particularly around the undercarriage of the work and on one end). Natural deterioration of the wood has occurred however the wood bears no splits and structural stable. A custom made stand accompanies object.


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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.


Niagara Galleries, Melbourne
Private collection, Melbourne

Indigenous Art

AUCTION
Sale: LJ8377
6:00pm - 24 February 2021
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141

VIEWING
Saturday 20 - Sunday 21 February, 10am - 4pm
Monday 22 - Tuesday 23 February, by appointment

CONTACT
Lucy Foster
lucy.foster@leonardjoel.com.au


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