Important Australian Aboriginal Art - 30 March 2022 | Melbourne
Lot 69
Ronnie Tjampitjinpa
born c.1943
WIYANGARRI, 1994
synthetic polymer paint on linen
91.0 x 45.5 cm
Estimate:
$2,500 – $3,500
Lot sold: $11,045 (inc. BP)
Lot Details
Description
Ronnie Tjampitjinpa
born c.1943
WIYANGARRI, 1994
synthetic polymer paint on linen
91.0 x 45.5 cm
bears inscription verso: artist's name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. RT940312
Provenance
Papunya Tula Artists, Alice Springs, Northern Territory
Private collection, Melbourne
Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Papunya Tula Artists which states: ‘This painting depicts the body paint designs associated with the site of Wiyangarri located in sandhills to the north of Kintore, close to Wilkinkarra (Lake Mackay). The artist relates that this is a special place for old men, with many trees to provide shade and a plentiful supply of both foods.’