Lot 88
Mungai 2006
synthetic polymer paint on linen
inscribed verso with artist's name and Warlayirti Artists cat. no. 196/06
99.5 x 75.5cm
Estimate $4,000 - $6,000
Imprint from the stretcher bar behind the work has pressed through onto the front leaving a shadow (upper right). Work in good condition overall.
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Warlayirti Artists, Western Australia (accompanied by a certificate of authenticity)
Private collection, Melbourne
"Bai Bai has depicted country south of Balgo in the
Great Sandy Desert. This country is named Mungai.
This painting depicts the variety of seeds that can
be found in this country such as tjirrilpatja (bush
carrots) and kantjilyi (bush raisin)." (Warlayirti Artists)
© Bai Bai Napangardi/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
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olivia.fuller@leonardjoel.com.au
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