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Indigenous Art

Presenting works from a range of Australian regions including Papunya Tula and Central Australia.

AUCTION

Sale: LJ8694
28 August 2023, 6:00pm 333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141

VIEWING

Friday 25 - Sunday 27 August, 10am - 4pm
333 Malvern Road, South Yarra VIC

CONTACT

Lucy Foster
lucy.foster@leonardjoel.com.au
Tel: 0388255609

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Lot 1

DOLLY SNELL (c.1933-2015) (Language group: Wangkajunga) Untitled synthetic polymer paint on canvas 60 x 79.5cm

Estimate:
$2,500 - 3,500

Sold for $1,600
Lot 2

TIGER YALTANGKI (born 1973) (Language group: Yankunytjatjara) Going to Ceduna synthetic polymer paint on canvas 100 x 121.5cm

Estimate:
$6,000 - 8,000

Unsold
Lot 3

PALUMAI NAMPITJINPA (born c.1930) (Language group: Pitjantjatjara) Minyma Kutjara 2007 synthetic polymer paint on canvas 150 x 119.5cm

Estimate:
$4,000 - 6,000

Unsold
Lot 4

TOMMY MAY NGARRALJA (born c.1935) (Language group: Wangkajunga/Walmajarri) Tarrkaji Kunyikarra synthetic polymer paint on canvas 87....

Estimate:
$2,000 - 4,000

Unsold
Lot 5

PAULA PAUL (born 1937) (Language group: Kayardild) Flat Reef 2009 synthetic polymer paint on linen 101 x 197cm

Estimate:
$7,000 - 9,000

Sold for $7,000
Lot 6

SALLY GABORI (c.1924-2015) (Language group: Kaiadilt) My Fathers Country 2006 synthetic polymer paint on canvas 182 x 123cm

Estimate:
$18,000 - 25,000

Sold for $18,000
Lot 7

HARRY TJUTJUNA (c.1930-2020) (Language group: Pitjantjatjara) Wangka Tjukurpa 2007 synthetic polymer paint on linen 154 x 183cm

Estimate:
$6,000 - 8,000

Sold for $6,000
Lot 8

PALUMAI NAMPITJINPA (born c.1930) (Language group: Pitjantjatjara) Sandhills 2007 synthetic polymer paint on canvas 151 x 91.5cm

Estimate:
$3,000 - 5,000

Sold for $3,000
Lot 9

WEAVER JACK (c.1928-2010) (Language group: Yulparia) Lungarung 2006 synthetic polymer paint on canvas 166 x 111.5cm

Estimate:
$6,000 - 8,000

Sold for $5,000
Lot 10

MAWUKURA JIMMY NERRIMAH (c.1924-2013) (Language group: Walmajarri) Tarpu & Wayampajarti synthetic polymer paint on canvas 120 x 90.5cm

Estimate:
$7,000 - 9,000

Unsold
Lot 11

CLIFF REID (c.1947-2010) (Language group: Ngaanyatjarra) Lirru 2004 synthetic polymer paint on canvas 122 x 150cm

Estimate:
$3,000 - 5,000

Unsold
Lot 12

SIMON HOGAN (born 1930) (Language group: Tarutjara/Pitjantjatjara) Lingka synthetic polymer paint on canvas 120.5 x 180cm

Estimate:
$9,000 - 12,000

Unsold
Lot 13

NANCY NANINURRA NAPANANGKA (born c.1936) (Language group: Warlpiri/Pintupi) Minna Minna 2002 synthetic polymer paint on canvas 100.5...

Estimate:
$2,000 - 3,000

Sold for $4,600
Lot 14

BRIDGET MUDJIDELL NAPANANGKA (1935-2002) (Language group: Tjaru) Mankai Region - Stretch Ranges 1989 synthetic polymer paint on canv...

Estimate:
$3,000 - 5,000

Sold for $3,800
Lot 15

NANYUMA NAPANGATI (born 1944) (Language group: Pintupi) Untitled 2002 synthetic polymer paint on canvas 91.5 x 120cm

Estimate:
$2,000 - 4,000

Sold for $2,000
Lot 16

NANCY ROSS NUNGURRAYI (c.1935-2009) (Language group: Pintupi) Untitled 2003 synthetic polymer paint on canvas 90 x 91cm

Estimate:
$3,000 - 5,000

Unsold
Lot 17

DHUWARRWARR MARIKA (born c.1946) (Language group: Rirratjingu) Milnurr 2008 natural earth pigments on bark 154 x 117cm

Estimate:
$8,000 - 10,000

Unsold
Lot 18

QUEENIE MCKENZIE (c.1915-1998) (Language group: Gija) Untitled natural earth pigments on canvas 60 x 80cm

Estimate:
$8,000 - 12,000

Unsold
Lot 19

ROVER THOMAS (c.1926-1998) (Language group: Kukatja/Wangkajunga) Crossroads 1994 natural earth pigments on canvas 80 x 100cm

Estimate:
$35,000 - 45,000

Unsold
Lot 20

JAMES IYUNA (1959-2012) (Language group: Kununjku) Mimih Spirits beach hibiscus with ochre pigment and PVC fixative (3) i. 213cm, ii...

Estimate:
$4,000 - 6,000

Sold for $9,000
Lot 21

JIMMY NJAMME TJAMPITJIN (born c.1920) Untitled 1987 synthetic polymer paint on canvas 120 x 91cm

Estimate:
$3,000 - 5,000

Unsold
Lot 22

PINTA PINTA TJAPANANGKA (c.1928-1990) (Language group: Pintupi) Untitled 1989 synthetic polymer paint on canvas 92 x 46cm

Estimate:
$3,000 - 5,000

Unsold
Lot 23

NYARRAPYI GILES (born 1941) (Language group: Ngaanyatjarra) Warmurungu synthetic polymer paint on canvas 137 x 173.5cm

Estimate:
$4,000 - 6,000

Unsold
Lot 24

MICK KUBARKKU (c.1922-2008) (Language group: Kuninjku) Untitled natural earth pigments on bark 103 x 34cm

Estimate:
$5,000 - 7,000

Sold for $5,500
Lot 25

NANCY ROSS NUNGURRAYI (c.1935-2009) (Language group: Pintupi) Untitled 2000 synthetic polymer paint on canvas 122 x 61cm

Estimate:
$3,000 - 5,000

Unsold
Lot 26

WALANGKURA REID NAPURRULA (born c.1935) (Language group: Pintupi) Untitled 2002 synthetic polymer paint on linen 90 x 90cm

Estimate:
$2,000 - 4,000

Sold for $1,800
Lot 27

MAKINTI NAPANANGKA (c.1930-2011) (Language group: Pintupi) Untitled 2002 synthetic polymer paint on canvas 61 x 57cm

Estimate:
$7,000 - 9,000

Unsold
Lot 28

ELIZABETH NYUMI (1947-2019) (Language group: Pintupi) Untitled 2002 synthetic polymer paint on linen 180 x 120cm

Estimate:
$10,000 - 15,000

Sold for $20,000
Lot 29

ANDREW BULLIN TJAPANGATI (born 20th-century) (Language group: Pintupi) Minyma Kutjarra 1979 synthetic polymer paint on linen 76.5 x...

Estimate:
$4,000 - 6,000

Sold for $4,000
Lot 30

NAATA NUNGURRAYI (born 1932) (Language group: Pintupi) Untitled 2004 synthetic polymer paint on canvas 122 x 121cm

Estimate:
$9,000 - 12,000

Sold for $17,000
Lot 31

BILL WHISKEY TJAPALTJARRI (c.1920-2008) (Language group: Pitjantjatjara) Rockhole Near Uluru synthetic polymer paint on linen 73 x 2...

Estimate:
$3,000 - 5,000

Sold for $3,000
Lot 32

BILL WHISKEY TJAPALTJARRI (c.1920-2008) (Language group: Pitjantjatjara) Rockhole Near Uluru synthetic polymer paint on linen 73 x 2...

Estimate:
$3,000 - 5,000

Sold for $2,800
Lot 33

RICHARD YUKENBARRI TJAKAMARRA (born c.1960) (Language group: Pintupi) Untitled 2003 synthetic polymer paint on canvas 91 x 61cm

Estimate:
$800 - 1,200

Sold for $1,300
Lot 34

NAATA NUNGURRAYI (born 1932) (Language group: Pintupi) Untitled 2003 synthetic polymer paint on linen 92 x 61cm

Estimate:
$5,000 - 7,000

Sold for $6,500
Lot 35

JOHNNY YUNGUT TJUPURRULA (c.1930-2006) (Language group: Pintupi) Untitled (Tjungimanta) 2002 synthetic polymer paint on linen 181.5...

Estimate:
$10,000 - 15,000

Sold for $11,000
Lot 36

CHARLIE WARD TJAKAMARRA (c.1940-2005) (Language group: Pintupi) Untitled 2004 synthetic polymer paint on canvas 121 x 61cm

Estimate:
$2,000 - 4,000

Sold for $1,400
Lot 37

GEORGE TJUNGURRAYI (born c.1943) (Language group: Pintupi) Untitled (Mamultjulkulnga) 2003 synthetic polymer paint on linen 106.5 x...

Estimate:
$3,000 - 5,000

Sold for $2,800
Lot 38

GEORGE TJUNGURRAYI (born c.1943) (Language group: Pintupi) Untitled (Mamultjulkulnga) 2003 synthetic polymer paint on linen 106.5 x...

Estimate:
$3,000 - 5,000

Sold for $2,400
Lot 39

WINTJIYA NAPALTJARRI (1932-2014) (Language group: Warlpiri) Untitled 2002 synthetic polymer paint on linen 90.5 x 46cm

Estimate:
$2,000 - 3,000

Unsold
Lot 40

TJUNKIYA NAPALTJARRI (c.1930-2009) (Language group: Pintupi) Untitled 2005 synthetic polymer paint on canvas 122 x 107cm

Estimate:
$3,500 - 5,000

Unsold
Lot 41

KATARRA BUTLER NAPALTJARRI (born c.1946) (Language group: Pintupi) Untitled 2003 synthetic polymer paint on canvas 91.5 x 121cm

Estimate:
$1,200 - 1,800

Sold for $1,700
Lot 42

YUKULTJI NAPANGATI (born 1970) (Language group: Pintupi) Untitled 2009 synthetic polymer paint on canvas 46.5 x 38cm

Estimate:
$2,000 - 4,000

Sold for $4,600
Lot 43

GEORGE WARD TJUNGURRAYI (born c.1945) (Language group: Pintupi) Untitled 2004 synthetic polymer paint on canvas 91 x 106cm

Estimate:
$7,000 - 9,000

Sold for $6,000
Lot 44

WARLIMPIRRNGA TJAPALTJARRI (born c.1958) (Language group: Pintupi) Untitled (Karrinyarra) 1999 synthetic polymer paint on linen 122...

Estimate:
$7,500 - 9,000

Unsold
Lot 45

§ TJUNKIYA NAPALTJARRI (c.1930-2009) (Language group: Pintupi) Untitled 2008 synthetic polymer paint on canvas 91 x 46cm

Estimate:
$2,500 - 4,500

Sold for $2,000
Lot 46

NANCY ROSS NUNGURRAYI (c.1935-2009) (Language group: Pintupi) Untitled 2000 synthetic polymer paint on linen 107 x 28cm

Estimate:
$1,200 - 1,800

Sold for $1,000
Lot 47

§ PANTJIYA NUNGARRAYI (born 1936) (Language group: Luritja) Untitled 2011 synthetic polymer paint on linen 107 x 29cm

Estimate:
$800 - 1,200

Unsold
Lot 48

NANCY ROSS NUNGURRAYI (c.1935-2009) (Language group: Pintupi) Untitled 2001 synthetic polymer paint on linen 91 x 91cm

Estimate:
$3,000 - 5,000

Sold for $5,500
Lot 49

WARLIMPIRRNGA TJAPALTJARRI (born c.1960) (Language group: Pintupi) Water Dreaming at Marpurri, South of Lake Mackay, 1996 synthetic...

Estimate:
$8,000 - 12,000

Unsold
Lot 50

JOSEPH JURRA TJAPALTJARRI (born c.1952) (Language group: Pintupi) Untitled 2007 synthetic polymer paint on linen 90 x 90cm

Estimate:
$4,000 - 6,000

Sold for $4,200
Lot 51

BILLY NOLAN TJAPANGATI (1939-2003) (Language group: Pintupi) Untitled 1998 synthetic polymer paint on canvas 60 x 90cm

Estimate:
$2,000 - 4,000

Unsold
Lot 52

TJUNKIYA NAPALTJARRI (c.1930-2009) (Language group: Pintupi) Untitled 2005 synthetic polymer paint on canvas 91 x 91cm

Estimate:
$3,000 - 5,000

Unsold
Lot 53

MARTIN TJAMPITJINPA (born c.1965-2007) (Language group: Pintupi) Untitled 2003 synthetic polymer paint on canvas 106 x 28cm

Estimate:
$800 - 1,200

Sold for $700
Lot 54

MICK GILL TJAKAMARRA (1919-2002) (Language group: Kukatja) Water Dreaming 1987 synthetic polymer paint on canvas 99.5 x 75cm

Estimate:
$2,000 - 4,000

Sold for $1,600
Lot 55

MUNTJA NUNGURRAYI (c.1930-1997) (Language group: Kukatja) Seven Sisters Dreaming at Punkapinyi 1994 synthetic polymer paint on canva...

Estimate:
$2,000 - 4,000

Sold for $2,800
Lot 56

JOHNNY MOSQUITO TJAPANGATI (c.1920-2004) (Language group: Kukatja/Walmatjari) Storm Dreaming at Kurtal 1992 synthetic polymer paint...

Estimate:
$6,000 - 8,000

Sold for $7,000
Lot 57

CHARLIE GORDON TJAKAMARRA (born c.1930) (Language group: Kukatja) Sandfrog Dreaming Near Lappi Lappi 1989 synthetic polymer paint on...

Estimate:
$4,000 - 6,000

Unsold
Lot 58

JEAN BAPTISTE APUATIMI (1940-2013) (Language group: Tiwi) Ngulu Bathurst Island 2002 natural ochres on canvas 120 x 100cm

Estimate:
$5,000 - 7,000

Sold for $3,500
Lot 59

ARTIST UNKNOWN (born 20th Century) Untitled - Tunga c.1970 natural earth pigments with binding on bark 74 x 45 x 20cm

Estimate:
$4,000 - 6,000

Sold for $3,800
Lot 60

HENRY GAMBIKA NUPURRA (born 1932) (Language group: Djambarrpuyngu) Banumbirr - Morning Star Pole 2000 natural earth pigments, feathe...

Estimate:
$4,000 - 6,000

Unsold
Lot 61

ROMOLO TIPILOURA (born 1957) (Language group: Tiwi) Purukuparli natural ochres on ironwood 187cm (height)

Estimate:
$3,000 - 5,000

Unsold
Lot 62

JAMES IYUNA (1959-2012) (Language group: Kununjku) Mandjabu (Fish Trap) ochre pigments with PVC fixative on stringybark 166 x 51cm

Estimate:
$4,000 - 6,000

Unsold
Lot 63

IRENIE NGALINBA (born c.1979) (Language group: Kununjku) Wak Wak 2008 ochre pigments with PVC fixative on stringybark 97 x 57cm

Estimate:
$1,500 - 2,500

Unsold
Lot 64

NANCY HENRY RIPIJINGIMPI (c.1935-1993) (Language group: Tiwi) Janus Figure c.1979 natural earth pigments on wood 128cm (height)

Estimate:
$10,000 - 15,000

Unsold
Lot 65

OLD NYM DJIMURRGURR (c.1910-1970s) (Language group: Gunwinggu) Maraian Ceremony - Male and Female Barramundi c.1965 natural earth pi...

Estimate:
$7,000 - 10,000

Unsold
Lot 66

PETER GIRIRRKIRIRR (born 20th century) (Language group: Djinba) Long Neck Tortoise and Water Python 2002 ochres on wood 180cm (height)

Estimate:
$2,000 - 4,000

Unsold
Lot 67

PETER MINYGULULU (born 1942) (Language group: Mandhalpuy) Badurru: Munjarrpuy Story earth pigments on wood 249cm (height)

Estimate:
$4,000 - 6,000

Unsold
Lot 68

SAMBO ASHLEY MINDILIWUY (1927-1988) (Language group: Rembarraga) Two Tjupulara (Long Tom) 1984 natural earth pigments on bark 75 x 39cm

Estimate:
$1,000 - 2,000

Unsold
Lot 69

MICK GILL TJAKAMARRA (1919-2002) (Language group: Kukatja) Napakulangu 1987 synthetic polymer paint on canvas 113 x 84cm

Estimate:
$2,000 - 4,000

Sold for $1,600
Lot 70

ARTIST UNKNOWN (born 20th Century) Two Goannas and Snake natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark 53 x 28cm

Estimate:
$1,500 - 2,500

Unsold
Lot 71

ANCHOR BARRBUWA WURRKIDJ (c.1924-1977) (Language group: Kuninjku) A Long-Necked Tortoise (Komdow) natural earth pigments on bark 48...

Estimate:
$1,500 - 2,500

Unsold
Lot 72

MICK GILL TJAKAMARRA (1919-2002) (Language group: Kukatja) Napakulangu 1987 synthetic polymer paint on canvas 76 x 100cm

Estimate:
$1,500 - 2,500

Sold for $1,400
Lot 73

TJUMPO TJAPANANGKA (1930-2007) (Language group: Pintupi/Kukatja) Untitled (Ngunkanapilka, West of Lake Mackay) 1991 synthetic polyme...

Estimate:
$7,500 - 9,000

Sold for $8,000
Lot 74

BOB BILINYARRA (c.1920-1975) (Language group: Djinang) Diverbirds and Gunjal, The Catfish natural earth pigments on bark 61 x 30cm

Estimate:
$1,500 - 2,500

Sold for $750
Lot 75

TOMMY STEELE (born 1940) (Language group: Burarra) Fish Trap jungle vine (Malaisia scandens) 180cm (height)

Estimate:
$3,000 - 5,000

Sold for $2,600
Lot 76

CECINA MARDJUWA (born 20th century) (Language group: Burarra) Fish Trap jungle vine (Malaisia scandens) 201cm (Height)

Estimate:
$2,000 - 3,000

Sold for $2,000
Lot 77

MICHAEL NGULABYA (1915-1975) (Language group: Djinang) File Snakes on Michaels Country natural earth pigments on bark 58 x 28cm

Estimate:
$1,500 - 2,500

Sold for $1,000
Lot 78

ATTRIBUTRED TO ANCHOR BARRBUWA WURRKIDJ (c.1924-1977) (Language group: Kuninjku) Crocodile c.1960 natural earth pigments on bark 77...

Estimate:
$1,000 - 1,500

Sold for $1,200
Lot 79

IRENIE NGALINBA (born c.1979) (Language group: Kununjku) Wak Wak ochre pigments with PVC fixative on stringybark 112 x 37cm

Estimate:
$1,500 - 2,500

Unsold
Lot 80

KUNMANARA CARROLL (1950-2021) (Language group: Luritja/Pintupi) Walungurru 2018 stoneware with sgraffito 39.5 x 19cm

Estimate:
$1,500 - 2,500

Sold for $3,000
Lot 81

JIMMY DONEGAN (born 1940) (Language group: Pitjantjatjara/Ngaanyatjarra) Pukara IV 2021 painted and hand blown glass 26 x 19cm

Estimate:
$1,600 - 2,600

Sold for $1,100
Lot 82

LIN ONUS (1948-1996) (Language group: Yorta Yorta) Wapurrar Guyi (Motionless Fish) 1995 gouache on illustration board 27 x 62.5cm

Estimate:
$12,000 - 16,000

Sold for $10,000
Lot 83

LILY KELLY NAPANGARDI (born 1948) (Language group: Luritja) Sandhills 2004 synthetic polymer paint on canvas 122 x 60.5cm

Estimate:
$3,500 - 5,500

Sold for $3,500
Lot 85

PHYLLIS THOMAS (1933-2018) (Language group: Gija) Grey Crowned Bubbler Dreaming 1999 natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on...

Estimate:
$3,000 - 5,000

Sold for $2,600
Lot 86

MABEL JULI (born c.1933) (Language group: Gija) Untitled 2003 natural earth pigments on canvas 80 x 100cm

Estimate:
$1,000 - 2,000

Sold for $8,500
Lot 87

JACK BRITTEN (c.1925-2002) (Language group: Gija) Jalaroon (Bungles/Ord River) natural earth pigments on canvas 45 x 66cm

Estimate:
$2,000 - 4,000

Sold for $2,400
Lot 88

LILY KARADADA (born c.1937) (Language group: Wunambal) Wandjina (Rain Spirit) 1999 natural ochres on canvas 150 x 118cm

Estimate:
$4,000 - 6,000

Sold for $4,000
Lot 89

TONY ALBERT (born 1981) Studio Study #68 2021 synthetic polymer paint and vintage materials on canvasboard 25.5 x 20cm

Estimate:
$400 - 500

Sold for $550
Lot 90

TONY ALBERT (born 1981) Studio Study #125 2021 synthetic polymer paint and vintage materials on canvasboard 25 x 20cm

Estimate:
$400 - 500

Sold for $650
Lot 91

TONY ALBERT (born 1981) Studio Study #81 2021 synthetic polymer paint and vintage materials on canvasboard 25.5 x 20cm

Estimate:
$400 - 500

Sold for $600
Lot 92

JIMMY DONEGAN (born 1940) (Language group: Pitjantjatjara/Ngaanyatjarra) Pukara I 2014 synthetic polymer paint on linen 122 x 122cm

Estimate:
$2,500 - 3,500

Sold for $2,000
Lot 93

IAN ABDULLA (1947-2011) (Language group: Ngarrindjeri) Chasing Rabbits On An Island Surrounded By Water 1996 synthetic polymer paint...

Estimate:
$3,500 - 5,000

Unsold
Lot 94

MYRA COOK (born 1932) (Language group: Ngaanyatjarra) Wati Nyinnga synthetic polymer paint on linen 122.5 x 157.5cm

Estimate:
$6,000 - 8,000

Sold for $12,000
Lot 95

BARNEY WANGIN (c.1939-2012) (Language group: Pitjantjatjara) Ngayuku Ngura - My Country synthetic polymer paint on canvas 152 x 121cm

Estimate:
$5,000 - 7,000

Unsold
Lot 96

DOLLY SNELL (c.1933-2015) (Language group: Wangkajunga) Untitled synthetic polymer paint on canvas 50.5 x 71cm

Estimate:
$2,000 - 4,000

Sold for $1,600
Lot 97

LYDIA BALBAL (born 1958) (Language group: Yulparija) Untitled 2012 synthetic polymer paint on linen 100.5 x 100.5cm

Estimate:
$3,000 - 5,000

Sold for $3,000
Lot 98

KATHLEEN TJAPALYI (1948-2016) (Language group: Pitjantjatjara) Antara 2011 synthetic polymer paint on canvas 76 x 56.5cm

Estimate:
$2,000 - 4,000

Sold for $1,400
Lot 99

KARRIKA BELLE DAVIDSON (c.1942- 2017) (Language group: Pitjantjatjarra) Untitled synthetic polymer paint on linen 102 x 137cm

Estimate:
$3,000 - 5,000

Unsold
Lot 100

KUNAMANARA (RAY) KEN (c.1940-2018) (Language group: Pitjantjatjara/Yankunytjatjara) Untitled 2008 synthetic polymer paint on canvas...

Estimate:
$4,000 - 6,000

Sold for $3,400
Lot 101

MICK WIKILYIRI (born c.1940) (Language group: Pitjantjatjara) Ngayuku Ngura - My Country 2012 synthetic polymer paint on linen 199x...

Estimate:
$7,000 - 9,000

Sold for $6,500

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