The Anthony & Beverly Knight Collection of Early Papunya Art | Important Aboriginal & Oceanic Art

AU0777 | 28 May 2013 | Melbourne | 6:30 PM

Sale Number: AU0777

The Anthony & Beverly Knight Collection of Early Papunya Art

LOTS 1-46

The Anthony & Beverly Knight Collection of Early Papunya Art is comprised of major works dating from 1971 to 1976 and provides a rich and insightful understanding of the founding of Australia’s contemporary Indigenous Art movement. The Collection will be offered for sale by Sotheby’s Australia on 28 May 2013 in Melbourne.

Important Aboriginal & Oceanic Art

LOTS 47-120

A diverse and impressive collection of Indigenous Art and Artefacts from the 19th Century through to the present day. The sale includes six rare photographic albums by Charles Henry Kerry and Henry King from circa 1886, three masterpieces of Early Papunya Art from the Collection of Anne Chase, and exceptional works by Paddy Bedford. The Collection will be offered for sale by Sotheby’s Australia on 28 May 2013 in Melbourne.

CONTACT INFORMATION +

D’Lan Davidson

Head

Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
T: +61 (0)3 9509 2900
E: D’Lan Davidson

Geoffrey Smith

Chairman

Aboriginal Art
Melbourne | Sydney
T: +61 (0)3 9509 2900 |
+61 (0)2 9362 1000
E: Geoffrey Smith

Fiona Hayward

Senior Specialist

Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
T: +61 (0)3 9509 2900
E: Fiona Hayward

Dr David Hansen

Senior Researcher | Specialist

Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
T: +61 (0)3 9509 2900
E: Dr David Hansen

Brett Ballard

Specialist

Aboriginal Art
Sydney
T: +61 (0)2 9362 1000
E: Brett Ballard

Harley Young

Facilities & Operations Manager |
Executive Assistant to Chairman

Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
T: +61 (0)3 9509 2900
E: Harley Young

BUY CATALOGUE

Auction Results & Details

Sale Total: $2,272,372

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EXHIBITION TIMES +

Sydney | 16-19 May, 10 am to 5 pm
118-122 Queen Street, Woollahra
Melbourne | 23-27 May, 10 am to 5 pm
ANZAC House, Level 4, 4 Collins Street, Melbourne

The Anthony & Beverly Knight Collection of Early Papunya Art | Important Aboriginal & Oceanic Art - AU0777

1 Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri
circa 1928-1998

CEREMONIAL MEDICINE STORY (1971)

Estimate $35,000 - $55,000 Lot Sold: $56,120 (including buyer's premium)

2 Uta Uta Tjangala
circa 1926-1990

UNTITLED (KUTITJI) (1971)

Estimate $8,000 - $12,000 Lot Sold: $8,540 (including buyer's premium)

3 Johnny Warangula Tjupurrula
circa 1925-2001

WATER DREAMING AND LIGHTNING (1971)

Estimate $20,000 - $30,000 Lot Sold: $31,720 (including buyer's premium)

4 Kaapa Mbitjana Tjampitjinpa
circa 1920-1989

HONEY ANT TRAVELLING DREAMING (1971)

Estimate $18,000 - $25,000 Lot Sold: $18,300 (including buyer's premium)

5 Johnny Warangula Tjupurrula
circa 1925-2001

TRAVELLING WATER DREAMING WITH LIGHTNING (1971)

Estimate $50,000 - $70,000 Lot Sold: $61,000 (including buyer's premium)

6 Uta Uta Tjangala
circa 1926-1990

TESTICLES GOING WALKABOUT (MEDICINE STORY) (VERSION 1) (1971)

Estimate $35,000 - $55,000 Lot Sold: $61,000 (including buyer's premium)

\xA9 The Estate of Tutuma Tjapangati. Licensed by VISCOPY Ltd, Australia

7 Tutuma Tjapangati
circa 1909-1987

ONE OLD MAN'S DREAMING (1971)

Estimate $120,000 - $180,000

8 Walter Tjampitjinpa
circa 1910-1981

WOMEN'S BIG CEREMONIAL DREAMING JOURNEY (1971)

Estimate $12,000 - $18,000 Lot Sold: $17,080 (including buyer's premium)

9 George Tjangala
circa 1926-1990

MEN AND WOMEN AT SNAKE CEREMONY (1971)

Estimate $18,000 - $25,000 Lot Sold: $34,160 (including buyer's premium)

10 Timmy Payungka Tjapangati
circa 1942-2000

CEREMONIAL DREAMING JOURNEY (1971)

Estimate $35,000 - $45,000 Lot Sold: $67,100 (including buyer's premium)

11 Attributed to Old Mick Wallankarri Tjakamarra
circa 1914-1996

UNTITLED (KUTITJI) (CIRCA 1971)

Estimate $7,000 - $10,000 Lot Sold: SOLD

12 Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri
circa 1926-1998

UNTITLED (KUTITJI) (1971)

Estimate $7,000 - $10,000 Lot Sold: $9,150 (including buyer's premium)

13 Tim Leura Tjapaltjarri
circa 1929-1984

YAM DREAMING (VERSION 1) (1972)

Estimate $40,000 - $60,000 Lot Sold: $48,800 (including buyer's premium)

14 Ronnie Tjampitjinpa
born 1943

CEREMONIAL DREAMING (1972)

Estimate $30,000 - $40,000 Lot Sold: $31,720 (including buyer's premium)

15 Timmy Payungka Tjapangati
circa 1942-2000

CORROBOREE (1972)

Estimate $30,000 - $40,000 Lot Sold: $36,600 (including buyer's premium)

16 Kaapa (Mbitjana) Tjampitjinpa
circa 1920-1989

CORROBOREE AND BODY DECORATION (1972)

Estimate $70,000 - $90,000 Lot Sold: $109,800 (including buyer's premium)

\xA9 Charlie Egalie Tjapaltjarri. Licensed by VISCOPY Ltd, Australia

17 Charlie Egalie Tjapaltjarri
born circa 1940

WALLABY DREAMING AT TJUNTI (1972)

Estimate $8,000 - $12,000 Lot Sold: $9,760 (including buyer's premium)

18 Walter Tjampitjinpa
circa 1910-1981

PINTUPI TRAVELLING WATER DREAMING (1972)

Estimate $25,000 - $30,000 Lot Sold: $31,720 (including buyer's premium)

19 Long Jack Phillipus Tjakamarra
born 1932

SNAKE DREAMING (1972)

Estimate $20,000 - $30,000 Lot Sold: $53,680 (including buyer's premium)

20 Johnny Warangula Tjupurrula
circa 1925-2001

THIS EMU GOING EAST (1972)

Estimate $9,000 - $15,000

21 Attributed to Kaapa (Mbitjana) Tjampitjinpa
circa 1920-1989

ALPAR (COOLAMON) (CIRCA 1973-1974)

Estimate $5,000 - $7,000

22 Tim Leura Tjapaltjarri
1929-1984

EURO DREAMING (1973)

Estimate $12,000 - $18,000 Lot Sold: $9,760 (including buyer's premium)

23 Bill Stockman Tjapaltjarri
born circa 1927

BOOMERANG DREAMING (1973)

Estimate $7,000 - $10,000 Lot Sold: $7,320 (including buyer's premium)

24 Musty Syddick Tjapangati
(working 1970s)

UNTITLED (1970s)

Estimate $2,500 - $3,500

25 Kaapa Mbitjana Tjampitjinpa
circa 1920-1989

UNTITLED (1973)

Estimate $3,000 - $5,000 Lot Sold: $4,270 (including buyer's premium)

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