Milidji
Untitled , 1964 (Executed)
Lot #2 |
2020-07-22 |
Bonhams, Sydney
The Serra Collection of Aboriginal Art including property from various vendors
Category:
Painting
Estimate:
AUD 3,000 - 4,000 (currency of sale)
USD 2,152 - 2,870 (approx.)
Price Sold:
Auction Details
Auction house: Bonhams
Auction number: 26474
Auction name: The Serra Collection of Aboriginal Art including property from various vendors
Auction type: Fine Art
Location: Sydney
Start date: 2020-07-22
End date: 2020-07-22
Currency: AUD
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Lot Description
Details
Department: Painting & Works on Paper
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Dimensions: 13 3/4 x 22 13/16 in. (35.0 x 58.0 cm.)
Item measurements:
Height In Centimeters:
35
Width In Centimeters:
58
Height In Inches:
13.75
Width In Inches:
22.8125
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Year notes: Executed in 1964.
Catalog summary
The Serra Collection (lot 1-16) Milidji (deceased) (untitled), c.1964 damaged label attached verso: 'Artist: Miliji Tribe: Myali / Moiety: Dua / Skin: Nungarit / Dreaming: Jariburi (fire) / ...'andi an old evil ghost man of the Dreaming went in his jungle country and was bitten by a death adder. He fell down and was cut up..' natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark 35.0 x 58.0cm (13 3/4 x 22 13/16in).