Lot 202
Turtles and Snake, 1950s
natural earth pigments on bark
28.5 x 51cm
Estimate $450 - $650
Church Missionary Society of Australia, Sydney, 1960
Mr Byron Farwell, USA
Thence by descent
These barks were collected by Byron Farwell with the likely assistance and advice of Ainslie Roberts who collaborated with Charles Mountford in publishing books on Aboriginal culture.
Aboriginal Art & Artefacts
AUCTION
Sale: LJ5758
6:30pm - 10 October 2013
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Including:
The Estate of the Late Jim Mann, Lots 60-90
The Estate of Dr Tim O'Leary, former Flying Doctor, Lots 180-189
Sat 5 & Sun 6 Oct 10am - 5pm
Mon 7 & Tues 8 Oct by appointment
Wed 9 Oct 10am - 8pm
Thurs 10 Oct No Viewing
CONTACT
Sophie Ullin
sophie.ullin@leonardjoel.com.au
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