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The Serra Collection of Aboriginal Art including property from various vendors

22 July 2020 | starting at 18:00 AEST

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Long Jack Phillipus Tjakamarra (born 1932) Untitled (Kalipinypa), 1972

Long Jack Phillipus Tjakamarra (born 1932) Untitled (Kalipinypa), 1972. Sold for AU$231,800 inc. premium

Maggie Napangardi Watson (circa 1921-2004) Mina Mina, 1995

Maggie Napangardi Watson (circa 1921-2004) Mina Mina, 1995. Sold for AU$34,160 inc. premium

Rover Thomas (circa 1926-1998) Untitled (Barragoo Country), 1992

Rover Thomas (circa 1926-1998) Untitled (Barragoo Country), 1992. Sold for AU$24,400 inc. premium

Maker Unknown A parrying shield, South East Australia, circa 19th century length: 95.0cm (37 3/8in.)

Maker Unknown A parrying shield, South East Australia, circa 19th century length: 95.0cm (37 3/8in.). Sold for AU$8,540 inc. premium

Weaver Jack (circa 1928-2010) Coming this Way, 2005

Weaver Jack (circa 1928-2010) Coming this Way, 2005. Sold for AU$8,540 inc. premium

Lipundja (circa 1912-1968) Mokuy (Wild Honey Figure), c.1964 height: 66.0cm (26in).

Lipundja (circa 1912-1968) Mokuy (Wild Honey Figure), c.1964 height: 66.0cm (26in).. Sold for AU$7,930 inc. premium

Binyinyuwuy (circa 1928-1982) Bird, c.1964 height: 40.0cm (15 3/4in).

Binyinyuwuy (circa 1928-1982) Bird, c.1964 height: 40.0cm (15 3/4in).. Sold for AU$4,270 inc. premium

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43 lots available

Artist Unknown(Milingimbi)Shark Totem, c.1964

The Serra Collection (lot 1-16)

1 —
Artist Unknown
(Milingimbi)
Shark Totem, c.1964

Sold for AU$2,440 inc. premium

Milidji(deceased)(untitled), c.1964

The Serra Collection (lot 1-16)

2 —
Milidji
(deceased)
(untitled), c.1964

Sold for AU$1,830 inc. premium

Artist Unknown(Western Arnhem Land)Fish and Snake, c.1964

The Serra Collection (lot 1-16)

3 —
Artist Unknown
(Western Arnhem Land)
Fish and Snake, c.1964

Sold for AU$1,220 inc. premium

Johnny(Rrurriya) Ruriya (circa 1928-1967)(untitled), c.1964

The Serra Collection (lot 1-16)

4 —
Johnny
(Rrurriya) Ruriya (circa 1928-1967)
(untitled), c.1964

Sold for AU$2,440 inc. premium

Bob Bilinyara Nabegeyo(circa 1920-1978)Untitled, c.1964

The Serra Collection (lot 1-16)

5 —
Bob Bilinyara Nabegeyo
(circa 1920-1978)
Untitled, c.1964

Sold for AU$976 inc. premium

Lipundja(circa 1912-1968)Mokuy (Wild Honey Figure), c.1964 height: 66.0cm (26in).

The Serra Collection (lot 1-16)

6 —
Lipundja
(circa 1912-1968)
Mokuy (Wild Honey Figure), c.1964 height: 66.0cm (26in).

Sold for AU$7,930 inc. premium

Lipundja(circa 1912-1968)Mokuy Figure, c.1964 height: 23.0cm (9 1/16in).

The Serra Collection (lot 1-16)

7 —
Lipundja
(circa 1912-1968)
Mokuy Figure, c.1964 height: 23.0cm (9 1/16in).

Sold for AU$3,660 inc. premium

Burrunday(c.1914 - deceased)(morning star pole, figure, totems), c.1964

The Serra Collection (lot 1-16)

8 —
Burrunday
(c.1914 - deceased)
(morning star pole, figure, totems), c.1964

Sold for AU$3,660 inc. premium

Yirawala(circa 1897-1976)Kangaroo (Ubar Ceremony),c.1964

The Serra Collection (lot 1-16)

9 —
Yirawala
(circa 1897-1976)
Kangaroo (Ubar Ceremony),c.1964

Sold for AU$20,740 inc. premium

Yirawala(circa 1897-1976)Barramundi, c.1964

The Serra Collection (lot 1-16)

10 —
Yirawala
(circa 1897-1976)
Barramundi, c.1964

Sold for AU$3,660 inc. premium

Artist Unknown(Western Arnhem Land)Emu, c.1964

The Serra Collection (lot 1-16)

11 —
Artist Unknown
(Western Arnhem Land)
Emu, c.1964

AU$3,000 - AU$5,000

Binyinyuwuy(circa 1928-1982)Bird, c.1964 height: 40.0cm (15 3/4in).

The Serra Collection (lot 1-16)

12 —
Binyinyuwuy
(circa 1928-1982)
Bird, c.1964 height: 40.0cm (15 3/4in).

Sold for AU$4,270 inc. premium

Artist Unknown(northeast Arnhem Land)Turtle, c.1964 length: 44.0cm (17 5/16in).

The Serra Collection (lot 1-16)

13 —
Artist Unknown
(northeast Arnhem Land)
Turtle, c.1964 length: 44.0cm (17 5/16in).

AU$1,000 - AU$2,000

Charlie Anawujara(circa 1910-1970)Iguanas, c.1964

The Serra Collection (lot 1-16)

14 —
Charlie Anawujara
(circa 1910-1970)
Iguanas, c.1964

AU$2,000 - AU$3,000

Baku Ray(circa 1905-deceased)Barramundi and Shoveller Birds, c. 1964

The Serra Collection (lot 1-16)

15 —
Baku Ray
(circa 1905-deceased)
Barramundi and Shoveller Birds, c. 1964

AU$2,500 - AU$3,500

Long Jack Phillipus Tjakamarra(born 1932)Untitled (Kalipinypa), 1972

The Serra Collection (lot 1-16)

16 —
Long Jack Phillipus Tjakamarra
(born 1932)
Untitled (Kalipinypa), 1972

Sold for AU$231,800 inc. premium

Ronnie Tjampitjinpa(born circa 1942)Untitled (Body paint designs associated with the Water Dreaming at Kalipinypa), 1999

Property from various vendors (lot 17-43)

17 —
Ronnie Tjampitjinpa
(born circa 1942)
Untitled (Body paint designs associated with the Water Dreaming at Kalipinypa), 1999

Sold for AU$5,856 inc. premium

Johnny Yungut Tjupurrula(born circa 1930)Untitled (Designs associated with the soakage water site of Tjangimanta), 2006

Property from various vendors (lot 17-43)

18 —
Johnny Yungut Tjupurrula
(born circa 1930)
Untitled (Designs associated with the soakage water site of Tjangimanta), 2006

AU$4,000 - AU$6,000

Weaver Jack(circa 1928-2010)Coming this Way, 2005

Property from various vendors (lot 17-43)

19 —
Weaver Jack
(circa 1928-2010)
Coming this Way, 2005

Sold for AU$8,540 inc. premium

Milatjari Pumani(born 1928)Untitled, 2011

Property from various vendors (lot 17-43)

20 —
Milatjari Pumani
(born 1928)
Untitled, 2011

AU$3,000 - AU$5,000

Walangkura Napanangka(born circa 1946)Untitled (Designs associated with the travels of Kutungka Napanangka), 2001

Property from various vendors (lot 17-43)

21 —
Walangkura Napanangka
(born circa 1946)
Untitled (Designs associated with the travels of Kutungka Napanangka), 2001

Sold for AU$3,904 inc. premium

Bonny Burarn.garra(born 1958)An-gujechiya (Fish Trap), 2008 height: 150.0cm (59 1/16in).

Property from various vendors (lot 17-43)

22 —
Bonny Burarn.garra
(born 1958)
An-gujechiya (Fish Trap), 2008 height: 150.0cm (59 1/16in).

Sold for AU$854 inc. premium

Kutuwalumi Purawarrumpatu(Kitty Kantilla) (circa 1928-2003)Untitled, c.1980 height: 70.0cm (27 9/16in).

Property from various vendors (lot 17-43)

23 —
Kutuwalumi Purawarrumpatu
(Kitty Kantilla) (circa 1928-2003)
Untitled, c.1980 height: 70.0cm (27 9/16in).

Sold for AU$9,760 inc. premium

Alec Mingelmanganu(circa 1905-1981)Wanjinas, c.1980

Property from various vendors (lot 17-43)

24 —
Alec Mingelmanganu
(circa 1905-1981)
Wanjinas, c.1980

Sold for AU$10,980 inc. premium

Maker UnknownA throwing club, New South Wales, early 20th century and a bulbous-headed club, South East Australia, 19th century lengths: 56.5cm (22 1/4in) and 53.0cm (20 7/8in).

Property from various vendors (lot 17-43)

25 —
Maker Unknown
A throwing club, New South Wales, early 20th century and a bulbous-headed club, South East Australia, 19th century lengths: 56.5cm (22 1/4in) and 53.0cm (20 7/8in).

Sold for AU$1,830 inc. premium

Maker UnknownA throwing club, Gawler Ranges, South Australia, a throwing club, South Australia, and a hob-nail club, north Queensland, late 19th/early 20th century lengths: 67.0cm (26 3/8in), 74.0cm (29 1/8in), 64.0cm (25 3/16in).

Property from various vendors (lot 17-43)

26 —
Maker Unknown
A throwing club, Gawler Ranges, South Australia, a throwing club, South Australia, and a hob-nail club, north Queensland, late 19th/early 20th century lengths: 67.0cm (26 3/8in), 74.0cm (29 1/8in), 64.0cm (25 3/16in).

Sold for AU$1,830 inc. premium

Maker UnknownA pair of spearthrowers, Western Australia lengths: 64.0cm (25 3/16in) and 61.5cm (24 3/16in).

Property from various vendors (lot 17-43)

27 —
Maker Unknown
A pair of spearthrowers, Western Australia lengths: 64.0cm (25 3/16in) and 61.5cm (24 3/16in).

Sold for AU$1,220 inc. premium

Lofty Bardayal Nadjamerrek(1926-2009)Untitled (Kangaroo)

Property from various vendors (lot 17-43)

28 —
Lofty Bardayal Nadjamerrek
(1926-2009)
Untitled (Kangaroo)

Sold for AU$4,880 inc. premium

Yirawala(circa 1897-1976)Male And Female Kangaroos c.1965

Property from various vendors (lot 17-43)

29 —
Yirawala
(circa 1897-1976)
Male And Female Kangaroos c.1965

Sold for AU$31,720 inc. premium

Rover Thomas(circa 1926-1998)Untitled (Barragoo Country), 1992

Property from various vendors (lot 17-43)

30 —
Rover Thomas
(circa 1926-1998)
Untitled (Barragoo Country), 1992

Sold for AU$24,400 inc. premium

Elizabeth Nyumi Nungarrayi(born 1947)Parwalla, 2005

Property from various vendors (lot 17-43)

31 —
Elizabeth Nyumi Nungarrayi
(born 1947)
Parwalla, 2005

Sold for AU$10,980 inc. premium

Tjumpo Tjapanangka(circa 1929-2007)Kangaroo Dreaming, 1994

Property from various vendors (lot 17-43)

32 —
Tjumpo Tjapanangka
(circa 1929-2007)
Kangaroo Dreaming, 1994

Sold for AU$3,050 inc. premium

Eubena Nampitjin(circa 1924-2013)Walmarlajarbu, 2002

Property from various vendors (lot 17-43)

33 —
Eubena Nampitjin
(circa 1924-2013)
Walmarlajarbu, 2002

AU$10,000 - AU$15,000

Maggie Napangardi Watson(circa 1921-2004)Mina Mina, 1995

Property from various vendors (lot 17-43)

34 —
Maggie Napangardi Watson
(circa 1921-2004)
Mina Mina, 1995

Sold for AU$34,160 inc. premium

Regina Pilawuk Wilson(born 1948)Message Stick, 2002

Property from various vendors (lot 17-43)

35 —
Regina Pilawuk Wilson
(born 1948)
Message Stick, 2002

Sold for AU$10,980 inc. premium

Narritjin Maymuru(circa 1914-1982)Untitled (Blue Mud Bay)

Property from various vendors (lot 17-43)

36 —
Narritjin Maymuru
(circa 1914-1982)
Untitled (Blue Mud Bay)

Sold for AU$2,684 inc. premium

Narritjin Maymuru(circa 1914-1982)Marrnyu the Possum, 1966

Property from various vendors (lot 17-43)

37 —
Narritjin Maymuru
(circa 1914-1982)
Marrnyu the Possum, 1966

Sold for AU$1,830 inc. premium

David Daymirringu Malangi(1927-1999)Poisonous Snake, 1965

Property from various vendors (lot 17-43)

38 —
David Daymirringu Malangi
(1927-1999)
Poisonous Snake, 1965

Sold for AU$6,710 inc. premium

Maker UnknownA parrying shield, South East Australia, circa 19th century length: 95.0cm (37 3/8in.)

Property from various vendors (lot 17-43)

39 —
Maker Unknown
A parrying shield, South East Australia, circa 19th century length: 95.0cm (37 3/8in.)

Sold for AU$8,540 inc. premium

Maker UnknownA large bulbous-headed club, south east Australia, 19th century length: 68.0cm (26 3/4in).

Property from various vendors (lot 17-43)

40 —
Maker Unknown
A large bulbous-headed club, south east Australia, 19th century length: 68.0cm (26 3/4in).

Sold for AU$1,830 inc. premium

Maker UnknownA bulbous-headed club, south east Australia, 19th century length: 58.0cm (22 13/16in).

Property from various vendors (lot 17-43)

41 —
Maker Unknown
A bulbous-headed club, south east Australia, 19th century length: 58.0cm (22 13/16in).

Sold for AU$1,830 inc. premium

Maker UnknownA small broad shield, Victoria length: 44.0cm (17 5/16in).

Property from various vendors (lot 17-43)

42 —
Maker Unknown
A small broad shield, Victoria length: 44.0cm (17 5/16in).

Sold for AU$1,464 inc. premium

Maker UnknownA group of boomerangs, lengths: 45.0-73.0cm (17 11/16-28 3/4in).

Property from various vendors (lot 17-43)

43 —
Maker Unknown
A group of boomerangs, lengths: 45.0-73.0cm (17 11/16-28 3/4in).

Sold for AU$1,220 inc. premium

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