The Anthony & Beverly Knight Collection of Early Papunya Art | Important Aboriginal & Oceanic Art
AU0777 | 28 May 2013 | Melbourne | 6:30 PM
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.
D’Lan DavidsonHead Aboriginal Art |
Geoffrey SmithChairman Aboriginal Art |
Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Aboriginal Art |
Dr David HansenSenior Researcher | Specialist Aboriginal Art |
Brett BallardSpecialist Aboriginal Art |
Harley YoungFacilities & Operations Manager | Aboriginal Art |
Auction Results & Details
Sale Total: $2,272,372EXHIBITION 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
circa 1916-1987
RAINBOW SERPENT AND MIMI (1972)
Estimate $5,000 - $7,000 Lot Sold: $6,100 (including buyer's premium)UNTITLED (A CARVED PEARL SHELL) (CIRCA 1970s)
Estimate $3,500 - $5,500 Lot Sold: $4,392 (including buyer's premium)circa 1931-2003
CORROBOREE MAN SITTING IN CAVE (1971)
Estimate † $40,000 - $60,000 Lot Sold: $91,500 (including buyer's premium)circa 1921-1999
CEREMONIAL DREAMING (1972)
Estimate † $60,000 - $80,000 Lot Sold: $73,200 (including buyer's premium)circa 1926-1990
SPECIAL PINTUPI TRAVELLING CEREMONY (1972)
Estimate † $80,000 - $120,000 Lot Sold: $183,000 (including buyer's premium)circa 1934-1984; working 1970s
UNTITLED (1972-1973)
Estimate $30,000 - $50,000circa 1926-1990
UMARI (SACRED SITE) (1988)
Estimate $25,000 - $35,000 Lot Sold: $31,720 (including buyer's premium)circa 1948-1999
WITCHETY GRUB DREAMING (1987)
Estimate $3,000 - $5,000born circa 1943
ECHIDNA DREAMING AT TARKUL (1996)
Estimate $12,000 - $18,000 Lot Sold: SOLDborn circa 1943
BODY PAINT DESIGNS (WINPARKU) (1996)
Estimate $12,000 - $18,000circa 1930-1998
RAINBOW SNAKE OVER TEXAS DOWNS (1997)
Estimate $15,000 - $20,000 Lot Sold: $29,280 (including buyer's premium)circa 1928-2003
JILAMARA (1999)
Estimate † $12,000 - $18,000 Lot Sold: $14,640 (including buyer's premium)circa 1930-2011
KUNGKA KUTJARRA (TWO WOMEN) (2001)
Estimate $12,000 - $18,000 Lot Sold: $14,640 (including buyer's premium)born 1958
KALPARTI (2003)
Estimate $20,000 - $30,000 Lot Sold: $19,520 (including buyer's premium)