Lot 142
Emu Dreaming 1980
acrylic and natural earth pigments on board
inscribed verso with artist's initials and Papunya Tula cat. no. 800452 [sic]
57 x 51.5cm
Estimate $2,500 - $4,500
The work is in good condition consistent with age. Wear to the edges of the board with minor pigment loss. Minor losses and splits to the board in the far corners, mostly visible from the facade. The work is on board, with no inherent hanging system.
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Papunya Tula Artists, NT, cat. no. JW800432
Private collection, South Australia
© Johnny Warangkula Tjupurrula/Copyright Agency 2019
Fine Art
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8338
6:30pm - 26 November 2019
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Melbourne
Wednesday 20 November, 9am-8pm
Thursday 21 - Sunday 24 November, 10am-4pm
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