Lot 55

The work is in overall good condition consistent with age. All markings and textures appear inherent with artist's style, technique and medium and are likely from the time of creation. This work is unstretched.


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Spinifex Art Project, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia (accompanied by the certificate of authenticity)
Private collection, Adelaide

"Frank Davis was born at a very dangerous place that can only be spoken about in general terms. In this painting his brother and uncle have combined to elaborate this area around
Kamparapa, a place known to be both rich in food and dangerous. From along way off as one approaches a huge lizard can be seen. It has big eyes and a long tail and lays within the rock. As people come to collect food (Arlkurlii, Kamparapa, Tjuntawarra and Kanparrf) the lizard must not be disturbed. This country is to the north of Tjuntjuntjara and from Kamparapa the lizards brother headed for Docker River."

As stated on the Spinifex Arts Project certificate of authenticity