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

26 Long Jack Phillipus Tjakamarra
born 1932

SNAKE DREAMING (1973)

Estimate $3,000 - $5,000 Lot Sold: $3,172 (including buyer's premium)

27 Kaapa Mbitjana Tjampitjinpa
circa 1920-1989

BUSH FIRE (1973)

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

28 Billy Stockman Tjapaltjarri
born circa 1927

ALPAR (COOLAMON) (1974)

Estimate $3,000 - $5,000 Lot Sold: $2,928 (including buyer's premium)

29 Artist Unknown

PITI (COOLAMON) (1974)

Estimate $7,000 - $10,000

30 Tim Leura Tjapaltjarri
1929-1984

CENTRE CIRCLE OF FIRE (1974)

Estimate $12,000 - $18,000 Lot Sold: $14,640 (including buyer's premium)

31 Uta Uta Tjangala
circa 1926-1990

OLD MAN STORY (1973-1974)

Estimate $14,000 - $18,000 Lot Sold: $17,080 (including buyer's premium)

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

32 Charlie Egalie Tjapaltjarri
born circa 1940

MEN'S CORROBOREE (1973-1974)

Estimate $5,000 - $7,000 Lot Sold: $6,100 (including buyer's premium)

33 Uta Uta Tjangala
circa 1926-1990

WOMEN'S DREAMING (1973-1974)

Estimate $14,000 - $18,000 Lot Sold: $17,080 (including buyer's premium)

34 Kenny Bell Tjampitjinpa
circa 1937-1977

WOMAN LOOKING FOR MAN (1974)

Estimate $4,000 - $5,000 Lot Sold: $4,880 (including buyer's premium)

35 Kenny Bell Tjampitjinpa
circa 1937-1977

BUSH TURKEY STORY (1974)

Estimate $2,000 - $3,000 Lot Sold: $2,440 (including buyer's premium)

36 Kenny Bell Tjampitjinpa
circa 1937-1977

MEETING PLACE (1974)

Estimate $2,500 - $3,500 Lot Sold: $3,050 (including buyer's premium)

37 David Corby Tjapaltjarri
circa 1945-1980

UNTITLED (1974)

Estimate $5,000 - $7,000 Lot Sold: $4,880 (including buyer's premium)

38 Johnny Warangula Tjupurrula
circa 1925-2001

UNTITLED (1975)

Estimate $10,000 - $15,000

39 Kaapa Mbitjana Tjampitjinpa
circa 1920-1989

WILD POTATO (1974-1975)

Estimate $5,000 - $7,000 Lot Sold: SOLD

40 Kaapa Mbitjana Tjampitjinpa
circa 1920-1989

WILD POTATO (1975)

Estimate $4,000 - $6,000

41 Kaapa Mbitjana Tjampitjinpa
circa 1920-1989

WILD POTATO (1975)

Estimate $8,000 - $12,000 Lot Sold: $7,930 (including buyer's premium)

42 Johnny Warangula Tjupurrula
circa 1925-2001

WILD POTATO (1975)

Estimate $15,000 - $20,000 Lot Sold: $35,380 (including buyer's premium)

43 David Corby Tjapaltjarri
circa 1945-1980

WALLABY STORY (1974)

Estimate $4,000 - $6,000

44 Dinny Nolan Tjampitjinpa
circa 1922

UNTITLED (1974)

Estimate $4,000 - $6,000 Lot Sold: $2,440 (including buyer's premium)

45 Kenny Bell Tjampitjinpa
circa 1937-1977

KULPIDJADA (1976)

Estimate $6,000 - $8,000

46 Freddy West Tjakamarra
circa 1932-1994

UNTITLED (1976)

Estimate $5,000 - $7,000 Lot Sold: SOLD

47 A Rare Bowl Estimate $4,000 - $6,000 Lot Sold: $7,320 (including buyer's premium)

48 An Exceptional Spearthrower (Womera) Estimate $8,000 - $12,000 Lot Sold: $26,840 (including buyer's premium)

49 An Early and Exceptional Parrying Shield Estimate † $15,000 - $20,000 Lot Sold: $67,100 (including buyer's premium)

50 A Parrying Shield Estimate † $8,000 - $12,000 Lot Sold: SOLD

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