Important Aboriginal Art - 25 March 2009 | Melbourne
Lot 67
Fred Untjima Forbes
(c.1923 - 2007)
FATHER'S COUNTRY, 2004
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
123.5 x 85.0 cm
Estimate:
$5,000 - 8,000
Lot sold: $6,000 (inc. BP)
Lot Details
Description
Fred Untjima Forbes
(c.1923 - 2007)
FATHER'S COUNTRY, 2004
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
123.5 x 85.0 cm
inscribed verso: artist's name, date and location
Provenance
Papulankutja Artists, Blackstone
Private collection, Melbourne
Catalogue text
This painting is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Papulankutja Artists, Blackstone (catalogue number 04-706) which reads, ‘Mr Forbes has painted the rock holes, paths and camping sites from his father's country.’