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Lot 16

WAKARTU CORY SURPRISE (c.1929-2011) (Language group: Walmajarri)
Pitil Jila 2009
synthetic polymer paint on linen
120 x 120cm

Estimate $8,000 - $12,000

Sold for $7,500


The Artist
Mangkaja Arts, Western Australia, cat. no. 422/09 (accompanied by a copy of the certificate of authenticity)
Raft Artspace, Northern Territory
The Le Pley Collection, Western Australia, acquired from the above in 2009


Sitting Down with Jukuja and Wakartu, Raft Artspace, Alice Springs, 19 June - 11 July 2009


"This biggest one jila (waterhole) out in my country. My place this one, he got pirnti (small claypan with clear water) and jila (permanent waterhole)." (The Artist)
As stated on the Mangkaja Art certificate of authenticity

© Cory Surprise/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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