GA045 | The Alison Kelly Collection of Indigenous Art

The Alison Kelly 

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Lot 58 

The Alison Kelly 

Collection of 

Indigenous Art 

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Lot 52 (Detail)

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The Alison Kelly Collection 

of Indigenous Art 

We are delighted to present these works from 

the Alison Kelly Collection, which comprise 

a compelling myriad of paintings, barks and 

Lorrkon, works on paper, and prints showcasing 

traditional and contemporary Aboriginal 

art. Spanning the Kimberley, Arnhem Land, 

Central Desert and the Tiwi Islands, they 

feature a substantial component of leading 

female artists, including two notable paintings 

from Emily Kame Kngwarreye; a selection of 

works by Marie Josette Orsto and her mother, 

Jean Baptiste Apuatimi, both prominent Tiwi 

Design artists; energetic examples of Minnie 

Pwerle and Makinti Napanangka's paintings 

and dynamic work by the celebrated Spinifex 

women's collaboration. These works confirm 

Alison’s deep understanding and respect for 

Indigenous culture; and showcase her passion 

and cultivated expertise in the field. 

Alison developed a keen interest in Aboriginal 

art during her studies in Art History at Latrobe 

University. After graduation in 1994, she 

secured a role in a bustling city art gallery and 

volunteered as a guide at the National Gallery 

of Victoria. Her exposure to the art world and 

family encouragement inspired her to establish a 

gallery promoting and supporting Aboriginal-led 

art centres and their artists. The gallery's ethos 

was rooted in carefully and thoughtfully selecting 

works. Alison nurtured close relationships with 

the Aboriginal-owned art centres, making 

periodic trips to the Western Desert, Utopia, 

Papunya Tula, Balgo Hills and the Tiwi Islands. 

Through her travels to the many central and 

remote Aboriginal-run centres, Alison recalls 

the fondness and awe evoked by journeying to 

these often marginal communities, engaging 

with the artists— perceptive of what a great 

privilege it was to meet them and witness 

their creativity firsthand. 

"So much of the content of the paintings is not 

for us to know about because it is to do with 

Aboriginal traditions and their ceremonial myths 

and legends," Alison says. "To just know a little 

bit about the culture, where the paintings might 

come from, and how they relate to these stories 

enthrals people. Then people just love it. 

I suppose that is what happened to me." 

A distinguished selection of prints in the sale 

(lots 94–110) illustrates Alison's commitment 

to championing the oft-underrated practice of 

printmaking which exposed artists to a medium 

that would allow them to reach a broader 

audience across Australia and internationally. 

One notable achievement is the celebrated suite 

Custodians: Country and Culture, co-published 

with printmaker Basil Hall and with Rose and 

Angus Cameron from Nomad Art in Darwin. 

An edition of this suite was acquired by the 

British Museum in 2009, and another edition is 

part of the collection of the Federal Parliament. 

Select works from this suite were included in the 

exhibition Out of Australia – Prints and Drawings 

from Sidney Nolan to Rover Thomas, held in May 

2011. This sale provides an exquisite collection 

of prints that serve as a further example of the 

talents of artists traditionally recognised for their 

paintings by demonstrating their exceptional 

skill in this timeless medium. 

As a private and professional figure in the 

contemporary Aboriginal art scene, Alison Kelly 

has made a meaningful impact by collecting 

and placing artworks in private collections with 

integrity and donating several works to public 

spaces, such as the National Gallery of Victoria. 

This collection encompasses paintings, barks 

and works on paper from across Australia by 

prominent and sought-after Indigenous artists, 

respectfully sourced and carefully selected to 

appeal to every tier of collector.

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1 

EUBENA NAMPITJIN (1924-2013) 

Untitled 2003 

synthetic polymer paint on linen 

inscribed verso: Warlayirti Artists cat. no. 137/03 

75 x 50cm 

PROVENANCE 

Warlayirti Artists, Balgo, WA 

$2,500–3,500 

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MAKINTI NAPANANGKA (CIRCA 1922-2011) 

Lupulnga 2002 

synthetic polymer paint on canvas 

inscribed verso: Makinti Napanangka / 

Papunya Tula Artists Pty Ltd / MN0210254 / AKG 648 

91 x 61cm 

PROVENANCE 

Papunya Tula Artists, Alice Springs 

(accompanied by a certificate of authenticity) 

$4,000–6,000

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JOHN JOHN BENNETT TJAPANGATI 

(CIRCA 1930-2002) 

Tingari 2001 


inscribed verso: John John Bennett/ Papunya Tula Artists/ 

cat. no. JJ0109083 

168 x 46cm 

PROVENANCE 



$3,500–5,500 

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EILEEN YARITJA STEVENS (CIRCA 1930-2008) 

Piltati 2007 


inscribed verso: Eileen Yaritja Stevens Nyapari / 

Tjungu Palya cat. no. TPEYS07 

108 x 55cm 

PROVENANCE 

Tjungu Palya, SA 


$3,000–5,000 

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LIZZIE PWERLE (BORN CIRCA 1940s) 

Bush Orange 2008 


inscribed verso: LIZZIE PWERLE/ 'BUSH ORANGE'/ 08/ 

cat. no. DG 08800 

180 x 121cm 

PROVENANCE: 

DACOU Gallery, Adelaide 

$1,500–2,500 

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MIRIAM NAPANANGKA (BORN CIRCA 1948) 

Untitled (Bush Tomato) 2004 


inscribed verso: Miriam Napanangka/ 

Papunya Tula Artists/ cat. no. MN0405044 

122 x 61cm 

PROVENANCE 



$800–1,200

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MINNIE PWERLE (1922-2006) 

Untitled 

acrylic on linen 

inscribed verso with cat. no. 04890 

122 x 91.5cm 

PROVENANCE 


Accompanied by a provenance statement from Alison Kelly 

$6,000–8,000

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NAATA NUNGURRAYI (1932-2021) 

Women's Ceremonies 1998 


inscribed verso: Papunya Tula Artists cat. no. NN981039 

120 x 30cm 

PROVENANCE 



$5,000–7,000 

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SPINIFEX WOMEN'S COLLABORATION 

Artists: Estelle Hogan, Anne Hogan, Carlene West, 

Kathleen Donegan, Elaine Thomas, Angelina Woods, 

Beth Kennedy and Nulbinga Simms 

Minyma Tjuta – Women's Spinifex 2007 


inscribed verso with Spinifex Arts Project cat. no. C575 

and Alison Kelly Gallery cat. no. AKG2189 

192.5 x 175.5cm 

PROVENANCE 

Spinifex Arts Project, WA 

Desert Mob, Alice Springs, NT 

$4,000–6,000 

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SHORTY JANGALA ROBERTSON 

(CIRCA 1934-2014) 

Ngapa Jukurrpa (Water Dreaming) 2005 


inscribed verso: Warlukurlangu Artists cat. no. 749/05 

61 x 46cm 

PROVENANCE 

Warlukurlangu Artists, Yuendumu, NT 


$600–800 

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ADA BIRD PETYARRE (CIRCA 1930-2004) 

Untitled 

batik on silk laid on linen 

110.5 x 193cm 

PROVENANCE 

Utopia Batik and Art, Alice Springs 

(accompanied by a label) 

$800–1,200 

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GABRIELLA POSSUM NUNGURRAYI 

(BORN 1967) 

Seven Sisters 


inscribed verso: Gabriella Possum Nungurrayi 

42 x 113cm 

PROVENANCE 

Acquired directly from the artist by Alison Kelly 

$900–1,200 

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Awelye Atnwengerrp 2005 


inscribed verso: 06324 / Minne Pwerle 

/ 'Awelye Atnwergerrp' / 2005 

153 x 122cm 

PROVENANCE 


Accompanied by a provenance 

statement from Alison Kelly 

$6,000–8,000

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GEORGE TJUNGURRAYI (BORN CIRCA 1943) 

Tingari 2000 


inscribed verso: George Tjungurrayi/ Papunya Tula Artists/ 

cat. no. GT008048 

Papunya Tula Artists cat no. GT0008048 

91 x 61cm 

PROVENANCE 



$2,000–4,000

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Untitled 2000 


inscribed verso: Makinti Napanangka 

/ Papunya Tula Artists Pty Ltd / 

cat. no. MN200006135 / AKG 402 

91 x 61cm 

PROVENANCE 


$4,000–6,000

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TJUNKIYA NAPALTJARRI (1927-2009) 

Umari 2002 


inscribed verso: Tjunkiya Napaltjarri / Papunya Tula Artists 

Pty Ltd / cat. no. TN0210065 

137.5 x 122cm 

PROVENANCE 

Papunya Tula Artists, Alice Springs (accompanied by a 

certificate of authenticity) 

$3,000–5,000 

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Kamitji 2002 


inscribed verso: Papunya Tula Artists cat. no. MN0211149/ 

AKG612 

61 x 55cm 

PROVENANCE 

Papunya Tula Artists, Alice Springs (accompanied by a 

certificate of authenticity) 

$400–600

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Untitled 

acrylic on canvas 

120 x 90cm 

PROVENANCE 


Accompanied by a provenance 

statement from Alison Kelly 

$4,000–6,000 

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SHORTY JANGALA ROBERTSON 

(CIRCA 1930-2014) 

Ngapa Jukurrpa (Water Dreaming) 2007 


inscribed verso: Shorty Jangala Robertson / 

Warlukurlangu Artists cat. no. 573/07 

91.5 x 30cm 

PROVENANCE 



$1,000–1,500

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LORNA FENCER NAPARRULA (CIRCA 

1920-2006) 

Bush Potato (Yarla) 2005 


inscribed verso: PC 595 0305 / LORNA NAPARULLA 

FENCER / LAJAMANU / BUSH POTATO - YARLA - BIG 

YARLA 

121 x 80cm 

PROVENANCE 

Mimi Aboriginal Art and Crafts Aboriginal Corporation, 

Katherine, NT (accompanied by a certificate of 

authenticity) 

$2,500–3,500 

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NGIPI WARD (1949-2014) 

Untitled 2009 


inscribed verso: Kayili Artists cat. no. 09-146 

40 x 40cm 

PROVENANCE 

Kayili Artists, Gibson Desert, WA 

$300–500

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Awelye Atnwengerrp 2004 


triptych 

inscribed verso: DG05794 / Minnie 

Pwerle / Awelye Atnwengerrp / 2004 

/ AKG1438 / DG05798 / Minnie 

Pwerle / Awelye Atnwengerrp / 2004 

/ DG05799 / Minnie Pwerle / Awelye 

Atnwengerrp / 2004 

bears Dacou stamp verso 

107 x 50cm (overall) 

PROVENANCE 


$3,500–5,500 

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EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE (CIRCA 1909-1996) 

Awelye Paint – Women's Corroboree 

– Body Paint Design 


signed verso: EmIly 

inscribed verso: Utopia Art / cat. no. EKK367 / 

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE / 'AWELYE PAINT' 

/ (Women's corroboree - body paint design) / 

A.G.O.D. # 3610 

130 x 80.5cm 

PROVENANCE 

Utopia Art, NT 

Aboriginal Gallery of Dreamings, Melbourne 

$20,000–30,000

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LIZZIE PWERLE (BORN CIRCA 1940s) 

My Country 2008 


inscribed verso: LIZZY[sic] PWERLE / 'MY COUNTRY' 

ATNWENGERRP / 08/ cat. no. DG08846 

120 x 90cm 

PROVENANCE: 


$800–1,200 

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POLLY NAPANGARDI WATSON 

(BORN CIRCA 1932) 

Jungunpa (Hopping Mouse) 2002 


inscribed verso: Polly Napangardi Watson / 

Warlukurlangu Artists / 541/02 / AKG437 

122 x 61cm 

PROVENANCE 



$1,200–1,800

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Kungka Kutjarra (Two Women) 1999 


inscribed verso: Makinti Napanangka 


cat. no. MN9909257 / AKG 179 

46 x 38.5cm 

PROVENANCE 



$1,400–1,800

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GLORIA TEMARRE PETYARRE (1942-2021) 

Bush Medicine 2005 


inscribed verso: GLORIA PETYARRE / 

'BUSH MEDICINE'/ 2005/ cat. no. DG 07248 

120 x 122cm 

PROVENANCE 


$2,500–3,500 

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IMIYARI ADAMSON (BORN 1954) 

Wati Ngintaka 2007 


inscribed verso: IMIYARI (YULPI) ADAMSON 

'WATI NGINTAKA' and Ernabella cat. no. IA269-07 

120 x 120cm 

PROVENANCE 

Ernabella Arts, NT 

$1,000–1,500 

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MARIA JOSETTE ORSTO (BORN 1962) 

Jikapayinga (Female Crocodile) 2008 


inscribed verso: Maria Josette Orsto / 

Jarmutikari [sic] & jilamara / MJ0-28-03-08 

bears Tiwi Design stamp verso 

100 x 150cm 

PROVENANCE 

Tiwi Design, Nguiu, Bathurst Island, NT 


$6,000–8,000

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EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE (CIRCA 1909-1996) 

My Country 1994 


120 x 90cm 

PROVENANCE 

Acquired directly from the artist in 1994 by Paul 

Walsh, a former field officer at Papaya Tula Artists 

(accompanied by a provenance statement). 

Tony Kelly, Melbourne 

$25,000–35,000

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NYURAPAYIA NAMPINJINPA (1935-2013) 

Yumarra 2002 


inscribed verso: Nyurapayia Nampitjinpa / 

Papunya Tula Artists/ NN0212041 

168 x 46cm 

PROVENANCE 



$3,000–4,000 

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FRED WARD TJUNGURRAYI (BORN CIRCA 1955) 

Untitled 2006 


inscribed verso: Fred Ward / Kayili Artists / 

cat. no. 06-215 / AKG 2196 

76.5 x 51cm 

PROVENANCE 

Kayili Artists, Gibson Desert, WA 

$500–700 

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FREDA WARLAPINNI (1934-2003) 

Untitled 2002 

natural earth pigments on canvas 

inscribed verso: Freda Warlapinni / Jilamara Stamp / 

cat. no. 269-02 / AKG 393 

73.5 x 61cm 

PROVENANCE 

Jilamara Arts + Crafts, NT 

$600–800 

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GEORGE WARD TJUNGURRAYI 


Kaakuratintja 2004 


inscribed verso: George Ward Tjungurrayi 

Papunya Tula Artists cat. no. GW0408269 / AKG931 

123 x 122cm 

PROVENANCE 



$7,000–10,000

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DINI (DINNY) CAMPBELL TJAMPITJINPA 

(CIRCA 1940-2000) 

Tingari 1984 


inscribed verso with Papunya Tula Artists 

cat. no. DC840435 

166 x 48cm 

PROVENANCE 



$3,000–5,000 

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TURKEY TOLSON TJUPURRULA (1938-2001) 

Lampintja 1988 


inscribed verso: 

TURKEY TOLSON TJUPURRULA / TT881047 

86 x 46cm 

PROVENANCE 


(bears Papunya Tula cat. no. verso) 

Sotheby's, Melbourne, Fine Aboriginal and 

Contemporary Art, 17 June 1996, Lot 51 

$3,500–5,500 

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BRENDA NAPALTJARRI (BORN CIRCA 1958) 

Lupulnga 2004 


inscribed verso: Papunya Tula Artists 

cat. no. BN0412110/ AKG928 

91 x 46cm 

PROVENANCE 



$500–700 

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MAXIE TJAMPITJINPA (1947-1997) 

Yipalu (Bush Banana Dreaming) 1985 


inscribed verso: Papunya Tula Artists cat. no. MT850606 

167.5 x 99.5cm 

PROVENANCE 

Papunya Tula Artists, Alice Springs, NT 


Trevor Fenton, Melbourne 

Thence by descent 

$3,000–5,000 

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SHORTY LUNGKATA TJUNGURRAYI (1914-1987) 

Untitled c.1976 

synthetic polymer paint on canvas board 

50.5 x 40cm 

PROVENANCE 

Donated by Dr Milton Roxanas, Sydney to 

the Western Desert Dialysis Appeal, cat. no. 28 

Alison Kelly, Melbourne 

$3,500–5,500

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40 

TIMOTHY COOK (BORN 1958) 

Untitled 2000 


bears Jilamara Arts + Crafts stamp 

verso 

77.5 x 59.5cm 

PROVENANCE 

Alison Kelly Gallery, Melbourne 

$2,000–3,000 

41 

PHYLLIS NINGARMARA 

(BORN 1944) 

Gerran – Stony Country 


inscribed verso: PHYLLIS/ 

cat. no. WAA 214709 

45 x 45cm 

PROVENANCE 

Waringarri Aboriginal Arts, WA 

$400–600 

42 

MARIA JOSETTE ORSTO 

(BORN 1962) 

Wupungama 2009 


inscribed verso: Maria 

Josette Orsto / Wupungama/ 

Jilamara Stamp / 9/3/09 

90 x 60cm 

PROVENANCE 

Tiwi Design, NT (accompanied 

by a certificate of authenticity) 

Jilamara Arts + Crafts, NT 

$3,000–5,000

37 

42

38 

43 

LENA NYADBI (BORN 1936) 

Daiwul Ngarrangarni (Barramundi Dreaming) 

2003 


inscribed verso: Warmun Art Centre / 

Lena Nyadbi / WAC 392/03 

90 x 30cm 

PROVENANCE 

Warmun Art Centre, Kununurra, WA 


$1,800–2,500 

44 


Untitled (Mugilypa Shrub) 1996 


inscribed verso: Makinti Napanangka / 

Papunya Tula Artists Pty Ltd / cat. no. MN9611131 

47 x 38cm 

PROVENANCE 



$700–1,000 

45 


Watanuma 2004 


inscribed verso: Miriam Napanangka / 

Papunya Tula Artists / cat. no. MN0401148 

91 x 46cm 

PROVENANCE 



$600–800 

46 

TJUMPO TJAPANANGKA (CIRCA 1929-2007) 

Marawa 2002 


inscribed verso: Tjumpo Tjapanangka/ 

Papunya Tula Artists/ cat. no. TT0203288 

46 x 38.5cm 

PROVENANCE 



$400–600 

43

39 

47 

47 

LLOYD KWILLA (BORN 1980) 

Kulyayi Waterhole 2006 


inscribed verso: Lloyd Kwilla / 0606 / cat. no. KP2332 

80 x 60cm 

PROVENANCE 

Red Rock Art Gallery, WA 


$1,000–1,500

40 

48 

49 

48 

JACKIE MADAGARLGARL (CIRCA 1930-2000) 

Emu 

natural earth pigments on bark 

inscribed verso with cat. no. DH01 

75 x 39.5cm 

PROVENANCE 


$1,000–1,500 

49 

BOBBY BARRDJARAY NGANJMIRA (1915-1992) 

Mimi Bark Hunting Wallaby and Rock Wallaby 


inscribed verso: ARTIST - ROBERT BAJJARAI 

/ MOIETY - YIRRITJA / TRIBE - GUNWINGGI / 

AREA - W. ARNHEM LAND / SUBJECT / MIMI 

HUNTING WALLABY AND ROCK WALLABY 

76 x 36cm 

PROVENANCE 


$1,500–2,500

41 

50 

BRONWYN KELLY (BORN 1974) 

Lorrkon – Hollow Log 

natural earth pigments 

and PVC fixative on wood 

150cm high 

PROVENANCE 

Maningrida Arts & Culture, NT 

$1,500–2,500 

51 





183cm high 

PROVENANCE 


$1,500–2,500 

52 





225cm high 

PROVENANCE 


$2,000–3,000 

53 

LENA KURRINIYA (1939-2003) 

Mimi Spirit 


Maningrida Arts and Culture 

cat. no. 4302000BP 

78 x 29.5cm 

PROVENANCE 

Maningrida Arts and Culture, 

Arnhem Land, NT (label verso) 

$600–800 

50 

51 

52

42 

55 

56 

54 

54 

MARRNYULA MUNUNGURR 

(BORN 1964) 

Lorrkon 

natural earth pigments on wood 

175cm high 

PROVENANCE 

Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Centre, NT 

$600–800 

55 

ARTIST UNKNOWN, 

CENTRAL ARNHEM LAND 

Birds 

natural earth pigments on board 

69 x 31.5cm 

PROVENANCE 


$400–600 

56 

ARTIST UNKNOWN 

Coolamon 

synthetic polymer paint on carved softwood 

66 x 25 x 8cm 

PROVENANCE 

Acquired in the Northern Territory 

circa 2005 

$600–800 

57 

ARTIST UNKNOWN, 

CENTRAL ARNHEM LAND 

Turtle 


72 x 41cm 

PROVENANCE 


$600–800

43 

58 

59 

58 

LILY KARADADA (BORN CIRCA 1937) 

Wandjina 


inscribed verso: LILY KARADADA/ WANJINA / cat. no. 5968 

61 x 38cm 

PROVENANCE 


$1,500–2,500 

59 


Wandjina 


77 x 38cm 

inscribed verso with Waringarri Aboriginal Arts 

cat. no. BP4228 and cat. no. 5851 

PROVENANCE 

Waringarri Aboriginal Arts, WA 

$1,000–1,500 

60 

PETER LEE 

(ACTIVE LATE 20TH/EARLY 21ST CENTURY) 

Mosquitos 1995 


inscribed verso: PETER LEE / of the GANALBINGU / 

People / MARCH '95 / BP. 1633 / PALYA 0302 

96 x 56cm 

PROVENANCE 

Palya Art, Darwin (accompanied by 

a certificate of authenticity) 

$500–700

44 

62 

61 

61 


Ngalyod – Rainbow Serpent 2008 

natural earth pigments with PVC fixative on bark 

Maningrida Arts & Culture cat. no. 1328-08 

181 x 29.5cm 

PROVENANCE 

Maningrida Arts & Culture, Arnhem Land, NT (label verso) 

$1,200–1,800 

62 


Wandjina 


inscribed verso : LILY KARADADA #5596 EAB 9860 

inscribed verso with artist's name and cat. no. 5596 

69.5 x 45cm 

PROVENANCE 


$1,800–2,800 

63 




Maningrida Arts & Culture cat. no. 4315-08 (label verso) 

123 x 39.5cm 

PROVENANCE 

Maningrida Arts & Culture, Arnhem Land, NT 


$800–1,200

45 

63 

64 




Maningrida Arts & Culture cat. no.1944-08 (label verso) 

207 x 68cm 

PROVENANCE 



$1,200–1,800 

64

46 

65 

66 

65 

WIRRPANDA DHUKAL (BORN CIRCA 1957) 

Wukidi c.2005 


inscribed verso: DHUKAL/ cat. no. 0805DHU 

127.5 x 53cm 

PROVENANCE 

Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Art Centre, Yirrkala, NT 

$2,500–3,500 

66 

RALWURRANDJI WANAMBI (1959-DEC.) 

Guku Nuwayak 


inscribed verso: RALWURRANDJI 3132R 

Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Art Centre cat. no. 3132R 

105 x 37cm 

PROVENANCE 

Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Art Centre, Yirrkala, NT 

$1,200–1,800

47 

67 

68 

67 

MICK KUBARKKU (1922-2008) 

& LULU LARADJBI (BORN 1949) 

Dirdbim – Moon Dreaming 2002 


Maningrida Arts & Culture cat. no. 256-02 (label verso) 

115 x 48cm 

PROVENANCE 



$3,000–5,000 

68 

PETER NGANJMIRRA (1927-1987) 

Yawk Yawk Spirits & Fish circa 1960-70 


Raintree Aboriginal Art Gallery cat. no. 729 

109 x 56cm 

PROVENANCE 

Raintree Aboriginal Art Gallery, Darwin 


$1,200–1,800

48 

70 

69 

69 

GEORGE TJAPALTJARRI (CIRCA 1935-2005) 

AND DOREEN REID NAKAMARRA 

(CIRCA 1955-2009) 

Tingari Cycle 2000 


inscribed verso George Tjampu Tjapaltjarri + Doreen Reid 

Nakamarra GT0012105 / Papunya Tula Artists 

bears cat. no. AKG2128 verso 

152.5 x 61cm 

PROVENANCE 



$1,800–2,800 

70 

PIRRMANGKA NAPANANGKA 

(CIRCA 1945-2001) 

Kutungka Napanangka at Tjintjintjin 2000 


inscribed verso: Pirrmangka Napanangka / 

Papunya Tula Artists Pty Ltd / cat. no. PN0008062 

61 x 55cm 

PROVENANCE 



$700–900

49 

71 

71 

WALANGKURA NAPANANGKA II 

(CIRCA 1946-2014) 

Tjukurla 2009 


inscribed verso: Walangkura Napanangka / 

Papunya Tula Artists/ cat. no. WN091120 

107 x 91.5cm 

PROVENANCE 



$3,000–5,000

50 

72 

72 

MARY ANNE NAMPITJINPA (CIRCA 1930-2012) 

Pulinganu 2004 


inscribed verso: Mary Anne Nampitjinpa / 

Papunya Tula Artists Pty Ltd / cat. no. MN0403024 

92 x 92cm 

PROVENANCE 



$800–1,200 

73 

LILY NUNGARRAYI HARGRAVES 

(CIRCA 1930-2018) 

Women (Karnta) Dreaming 2009 


inscribed verso: cat. no. 1150-09/ AKG2180 

30 x 40cm 

PROVENANCE 

Warnayaka Art and Culture, Lajamanu, NT 

$200–400

51 

74 

MARY ANNE NAMPITJINPA 

(CIRCA 1930-2012) 

Untitled 2007 


inscribed verso: Mary Anne Nampitjinpa 


cat. no. MA0708036 

121.5 x 61cm 

PROVENANCE 


$1,000–1,500 

75 

ELIZABETH GORDON NAPALJARRI 

(BORN 1954) 

Untitled 2009 


inscribed verso: Papunya Tula Artists/ 

cat. no. EN0905012 

61 x 31cm 

PROVENANCE 

Papunya Tula Artists, NT 

(bears Papunya Tula catalogue no verso) 

$300–500 

74

52 

76 

77 

76 

BONNIE CONNOLLY (BORN 1937) 

Untitled 


inscribed verso: Bonnie Connolly / RES 7646 

87 x 60cm 

PROVENANCE 

Maruku Arts, Uluru, NT 


$700–900 

77 

MYRA COOK (BORN 1932) 

Lirrun 2009 


inscribed: Myra Cook / Warakurna Artists 

cat. no. WNA 09-377-10 

75 x 38cm 

PROVENANCE 

Warakurna Artists, Alice Springs 


$800–1,200

53 

78 

78 

GERTIE HUDDLESTON (BORN CIRCA 1933) 

Untitled 


inscribed verso: Gertie Huddleston / Karen Brown Gallery 

/ AKG 2124 

46 x 61.5cm 

PROVENANCE 

Karen Brown Gallery, Darwin 

$1,000–1,500 

80 

LADY NUNGARRAYI ROBERTSON (BORN 1930) 

Untitled 2007 


inscribed verso: Warlukurlangu Artists cat. no. 12/07 

61 x 46cm 

PROVENANCE 


$400–600 

79 

JACK ROSS JAKAMARRA (BORN CIRCA 1925) 

Untitled 2004 


inscribed verso with Warlukurlangu Artists cat. no. 12/04 

45.5 x 31cm 

PROVENANCE 


$250–350

54 

81 

82 

81 

JEAN BAPTISTE APUATIMI (1940-2013) 

Untitled 2004 

natural earth pigments on paper 

inscribed verso with artist's name and Tiwi Design 

cat. no. 634-04 

77 x 57cm 

PROVENANCE 

Tiwi Designs, NT (stamp verso) 

$1,000–1,500 

82 


Untitled 2002 



cat. no. 53a-02 

77 x 57cm 

PROVENANCE 


$1,000–1,500

55 

83 

84 

83 


Untitled 2002 



cat. no. 70-02 

77 x 57cm 

PROVENANCE 


$1,000–1,500 

84 

CONRAD TIPUNGWUTI (BORN 1966) 

Untitled 2007 


76 x 57cm 

PROVENANCE 

Jilamara Arts + Crafts, NT cat. no. 350-07 

$700–1,000

56 

85 

85 


Untitled 2006 



cat. no. 800-06 

77 x 57cm 

PROVENANCE 


$1,000–1,500 

86 

GLEN NAMUNDJA 

(WORKING CIRCA 1994-2009) 

Two Kalawan – Goanna 2009 


60 x 40.5cm 

PROVENANCE 

Injalak Arts and Crafts, NT 

(Photocopied label verso with cat. no. 5702-09) 

$400–600 

87 

LORNA KANTILLA (BORN 1977) 

Untitled 


signed verso: Lorna K 

inscribed verso: Lorna Kantilla / Dance: Pig / 

Skin Group: Sun / LOK 399-27 

57 x 75.5cm 

PROVENANCE 

Ngaruwanajirri Inc., Bathurst Island, NT 

$500–700 

88 

LORNA KANTILLA (BORN 1977) 

Untitled 


signed verso: Lorna K 

inscribed verso: Lorna Kantilla / Dance: Pig / Skin Group: 

Sun / LOK 182-20 / AKG 758 

57 x 75.5cm (sheet size) 

PROVENANCE 

Ngaruwanajirri Inc., Bathurst Island, NT 

$500–700

57 

87 

88

58 

89 

90 

89 

APRIL JONES (BORN 1950) 

Going Bush 1992 

synthetic polymer paint on paper 

cat. no. WP 692 / 92 

56 x 76cm 

PROVENANCE 

Mangkaja Arts, Fitzroy Crossing, WA 


Alison Kelly Gallery, Melbourne (label verso) 

$300–500 

90 

APRIL JONES (BORN 1950) 

Jiliyardi (Billabong) 1992 


cat. no. WP 659 / 92 

56 x 75cm 

PROVENANCE 

Mangkaja Arts, Fitzroy Crossing, WA 


$300–500

59 

91 

JUKUNA MONA CHUGUNA 

(CIRCA 1933-2011) 

Untitled 


56 x 76cm 

PROVENANCE 

Mangkaja Arts Resource Agency, 

Fitzroy Crossing, WA (accompanied 

by a certificate of authenticity) 

$400–600 

92 

DAISY NAPALTJARRI JUGADAI 

(BORN 1955) 

Artist's Country 

screenprint 

inscribed and editioned on margin: 

DAISY NAPALTJARRI JUGADAI 

39/50 

55.5 x 75cm 

PROVENANCE 

Basil Hall Editions, Darwin 

$250–350 

91 

93 

NURA RUPERT 


Untitled 

screenprint 


Nura 15/35 

30 x 39cm 

PROVENANCE 


$100–150 

94 

LUCY YUKENBARRI 

NAPANANGKA 

(CIRCA 1934-2003) 

Untitled 

screenprint 

inscribed and editioned on 

margin:†Lucy Napanangka 3/25 

40 x 60cm 

PROVENANCE 

Northern Editions, NT 

$150–250 

92

60 

95 

95 


Jirtaka (Sawfish), Series: Custodians: Country 

and Culture 2009 

screenprint 

signed and editioned on margin: Jean B Apuatimi 27/45 

50 x 39cm 

PROVENANCE 

Tiwi Design, NT (accompanied by a certificate of 

authenticity) 

OTHER NOTES 

another edition of this work is in the British Museum, 

London (acquired 2009) 

$300–500 

96 

THELMA DIXON (BORN 1937) 

Untitled 

screenprint 

inscribed and editioned on margin: Thelma Dixon 9/10 

38 x 55cm 

PROVENANCE 

Waralungku Arts, NT 

$150–250 

97 

WUKUN WANAMBI (1962-2022) 

Fish 

etching 


Wukun Wanambi 48/100 

19 x 14cm 

PROVENANCE 


$100–200 

98 

GLEN NAMUNDJA 


Barramundi 

etching 

signed and editioned on margin: GLEN 48/100 

Basil Hall Editions Stamp 

cat no. AKG 1048 

14 x 18.5cm 

PROVENANCE 


$100–200

61 

99 

100 

99 

DOROTHY ROBINSON NAPANGARDI 

(CIRCA 1956-2013) 

Salt on Mina Mina, Series: Custodians: 

Country and Culture 2009 

screenprint 

signed and editioned on margin: Dorothy 27/45 

50 x 39cm 

PROVENANCE 


OTHER NOTES 



$400–600 

100 

JUDY NAPANGARDI WATSON (BORN 1959) 

Spine 4 2000 

screenprint 

signed, dated, titled and editioned on margin: 

Judy Watson 2000 Spine 4 3/30 

32.5 x 24cm 

PROVENANCE 


OTHER NOTES 

Another edition of this work is in the collection of 

QAGOMA, Queensland (acquired 2003) 

$300–500 

101 

GABRIEL MARALNGURRA (CIRCA 1930-2009) 

Mimi Spirit 

etching 


Gabriel Maralngurra 48/100 

19 x 14cm 

PROVENANCE 


$100–200

62 

102 

103 

102 

ELIZABETH NYUMI NUNGURRAYI 

(BORN 1947) 

Parwalla 

screenprint 

editioned and inscribed on margin: 1/50 E97701 

75 x 55cm (sheet size) 

PROVENANCE 

Northern Editions, NT 

$300–500 

103 

TIGER PALPATJA (BORN CIRCA 1920) 

Wanampi – Water Snakes 2005 

aquatint etching 

initialled and editioned on margin: 10/20 

49.5 x 19.5cm 

PROVENANCE 

Tjala Arts, Alice Springs 


$200–300

63 

104 

104 

KATHLEEN PETYARRE (CIRCA 1935-2018) 

Arnkerrth (Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming), 

Series: Custodians: Country and Culture 2008 

etching and screenprint 

inscribed and editioned on margin: KATHLEEN PETYARRE 

29/45 

39 x 50cm 

PROVENANCE 


OTHER NOTES 



$300–500 

105 

GLEN NAMUNDJA 


Sugar Glider 

etching 

signed and editioned on margin: DOM 48/100 



14 x 19cm 

PROVENANCE 


$100–200

64 

106 

DYMPHNA KERINAUIA (WORKING CIRCA 2001) 

Untitled 

screenprint 


Dymphna Kerinauia 3/20 

69 x 24.5cm 

PROVENANCE 


$200–300 

107 

LIDDY NAPANANGKA WALKER (BORN 1930) 

Warirlpirri Jukurrpa 2000 

screenprint 

inscribed with artist's name, date, title and 

edition on margin: Liddy Napanangka Walker 

/ Warirlpirri Jukurrpa 2000 / 4/30 

56 x 75cm 

PROVENANCE 


$150–250 

108 

BARDAYAL LOFTY NADJAMERREK 

(CIRCA 1926-2009) 

Sugarbag Woman 

etching 

inscribed and editioned on margin: 48/100 


cat. no. AKG 1046 

18.5 x 14cm 

PROVENANCE 


$200–300 

106

65 

109 

109 

GULUMBU YUNUPINGU (1943-2012) 

Stars 

etching 

signed and editioned on margin: Gulumbu 48/100 



19.5 x 14cm 

PROVENANCE 


$200–300 

110 

UNI NAMPIJINPA MARTIN (BORN CIRCA 1932) 

Untitled 

etching 

editioned an signed on margin: 52/60 UNI 

16 x 19.5cm 

PROVENANCE 


$60–80 

End of Sale

66 

Artist Index 

Adamson, Imiyari 28 

Apuatimi, Jean Baptiste 82, 83, 85, 95 

Chuguna, Jukuna Mona 91 

Connolly, Bonnie 76 

Cook, Myra 77 

Cook, Timothy 40 

Dhukal, Wirrpanda 65 

Dixon, Thelma 96 

Hargraves, Lily Nungarrayi 73 

Huddleston, Gertie 78 

Jakamarra, Jack Ross 79 

Jones, April 89, 90 

Jugadai, Daisy Napaltjarri 92 

Kantilla, Lorna 87, 88 

Karadada, Lily 58, 59, 62 

Kelly, Bronwyn 50, 51, 52, 61, 63, 64 

Kerinauia, Dymphna 106 

Kngwarreye, Emily Kame 23, 30 

Kubarkku, Mick 67 

Kurriniya, Lena 53 

Kwilla, Lloyd 47 

Laradjbi, Lulu 67 

Lee, Peter 60 

Madagarlgarl, Jackie 48 

Maralngurra, Gabriel 101 

Martin, Uni Nampijinpa 110 

Munungurr, Marrnyula 54 

Nadjamerrek, Bardayal Lofty 108 

Nakamarra, Doreen Reid 69 

Nampinjinpa, Nyurapayia 31 

Nampitjin, Eubena 1 

Nampitjinpa, Mary Anne 72, 74 

Namundja, Glen 86, 98, 105 

Napaljarri, Elizabeth Gordon 75 

Napaltjarri, Brenda 37 

Napaltjarri, Tjunkiya 16 

Napanangka, Lucy Yukenbarri 94 

Napanangka, Makinti 2, 15, 26, 44 

Napanangka, Miriam 6, 17, 45 

Napanangka, Pirrmangka 70 

Napanangka II, Walangkura 71 

Napangardi, Dorothy Robinson 99 

Naparrula, Lorna Fencer 20 

Nganjmira, Bobby Barrdjaray 49 

Nganjmirra, Peter 68 

Ningarmara, Phyllis 41 

Nungurrayi, Elizabeth Nyumi 102 

Nungurrayi, Gabriella Possum 12 

Nungurrayi, Naata 8 

Nyadbi, Lena 43 

Orsto, Maria Josette 29, 42 

Palpatja, Tiger 103 

Petyarre, Ada Bird 11 

Petyarre, Gloria Temarre 27 

Petyarre, Kathleen 104 

Pwerle, Lizzie 5, 24 

Pwerle, Minnie 7, 13, 18, 22 

Robertson, Lady Nungarrayi 80 

Robertson, Shorty Jangala 10, 19 

Rupert, Nura 93 

Spinifex Women’s Collaboration 9 

Stevens, Eileen Yaritja 4

67 

Tipungwuti, Conrad 84 

Tjampitjinpa, Dini (Dinny) Campbell 35 

Tjampitjinpa, Maxie 38 

Tjapaltjarri, George 69 

Tjapanangka, Tjumpo 46 

Tjapangati, John John Bennett 3 

Tjungurrayi, Fred Ward 32 

Tjungurrayi, George 14 

Tjungurrayi, George Ward 34 

Tjungurrayi, Shorty Lungkata 39 

Tjupurrula, Turkey Tolson 36 

Walker, Liddy Napanangka 107 

Wanambi, Ralwurrandji 66 

Wanambi, Wukun 97 

Ward, Ngipi 21 

Warlapinni, Freda 33 

Watson, Judy Napangardi 100 

Watson, Polly Napangardi 25 

Yunupingu, Gulumbu 109

68 

Copyright 

1 © Eubena Nampitjin/Copyright Agency, 2023 

2 © Makinti Napanangka/ 

Copyright Agency, 2023 

3 © John John Bennett Tjapangati/ 


4 © Eileen Yaritja Stevens/ 


7 © Minnie Pwerle/Copyright Agency, 2023 

8 © Naata Nungurrayi/Copyright Agency, 2023 

9 © Spinifex Arts Project Aboriginal 

Corporation/Copyright Agency, 2023 

10 © Shorty Jangala Robertson/ 


11 © Ada Bird Petyarre/Copyright Agency, 2023 

12 © Gabriella Possum Nungurrayi/ 



14 © Doctor George Tjapaltjarri/ 




16 © Tjunkiya Napaltjarri/ 



19 © Shorty Jangala Robertson/ 


20 © Lorna Fencer Naparrula/ 


21 © Ngipi Ward/Copyright Agency, 2023 


23 © Emily Kame Kngwarreye/ 


25 © Polly Watson/Copyright Agency, 2023 



27 © Gloria Temarre Petyarre/ 

Copyright Agency, 2023 With Hass 21/03/23 

28 © Imiyari Adamson/Copyright Agency, 2023 

With Hass 21/03/23 

29 © Maria Josette Orsto/ 


30 © Emily Kame Kngwarreye/ 


31 © Nyurapayia Bennett Nampitjinpa/ 


32 © Fred Ward Tjungurrayi/ 


33 © Freda Warlapinni/Copyright Agency, 2023 

34 © George Ward Tjungurrayi/ 


35 © Dini Campbell Tjampitjinpa/ 


36 © Turkey Tolson Tjupurrula/ 


37 © Brenda Napaltjarri/Copyright Agency, 2023 

38 © Maxie Tjampitjinpa/Copyright Agency, 2023 

39 © Shorty Lungkata Tjungurrayi/ 


40 © Timothy Cook/Copyright Agency, 2023 

41 © Phyllis Ningarmara/Copyright Agency, 2023 

42 © Maria Josette Orsto/ 


43 © Lena Nyadbi/Copyright Agency, 2023 



46 © Tjumpo Tjapanankga/ 


49 © Bobby Barrdjaray Nganjmirra/ 


53 © Lena Kurriniya/Copyright Agency, 2023 

58 © Lily Karadada/Copyright Agency, 2023 

59 © Lily Karadada/Copyright Agency, 2023 

60 © Peter Lee/Copyright Agency, 2023 

62 © Lily Karadada/Copyright Agency, 2023

69 

67 © Lulu Laradjbi/Copyright Agency, 2023 

Father and daughter collaboration 

68 © Peter Nganjmirra/Copyright Agency, 2023 

69 © Doctor George Tjapaltjarri & Doreen Reid 

Nakamarra/Copyright Agency, 2023 

70 © Pirrmangka Napanangka/ 


71 © Walangkura Napanangka II/ 


73 © Lily Nungarrayi Hargraves/ 


76 © Bonnie Connolly/Copyright Agency, 2023 

79 © Jack Ross Yakamara/ 


80 © Lady Nungarrayi Robertson/ 


81 © Jean Baptiste Apuatimi/ 




84 © Conrad Tipungwuti/ 






89 © April Jones/Copyright Agency, 2023 

90 © April Jones/Copyright Agency, 2023 

91 © Mona Chuguna/Copyright Agency, 2023 

92 © Daisy Jugadai Napaltjarri/ 


93 © Nura Rupert/Copyright Agency, 2023 

94 © Lucy Yukenbarri/Copyright Agency, 2023 



99 © Dorothy Robinson Napangardi/ 


100 © Judy Watson/Copyright Agency, 2023 

101 © Gabriel Maralngurra/ 


102 © Elizabeth Nyumi/Copyright Agency, 2023 

103 © Tiger Palpatja/Copyright Agency, 2023 

104 © Kathleen Petyarre/Copyright Agency, 2023 

106 © Dymphna Kerinauia/ 


107 © Liddy Napanangka Walker/ 


108 © Bardayal Lofty Nadjamerrek/ 


110 © Uni Nampijinpa Martin/ 

Copyright Agency, 2023

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accepted by the Auctioneer. 

“Buyer's Premium” means the charge payable by 

the Buyer to the Auction house as a percentage of 

the Hammer Price. 

“Company” means Gibson’s Auctions Pty Ltd, 

trading as Gibson’s Auctions. 

“Forgery” means an item constituting an imitation 

originally conceived and executed with fraudulent 

intention to deceive as to authorship, origin, age, 

period, culture, provenance or source where the 

correct description as to such matters is not 

reflected by the description in the catalogue. 

Accordingly, no Lot shall be capable of being a 

forgery by reason of any damage or restoration work 

of any kind (including re-painting). 

“Hammer Price” means the amount of the highest 

Bid accepted by the Auctioneer in relation to a Lot. 

“Insured Value” means the amount that Gibson's 

in its absolute discretion from time to time shall 

consider the value for which a Lot should be covered 

for insurance (whether or not insurance is arranged 

by Gibson's). 

“Lot” means any item within the Sale for Auction 

and in particular the item or items described against 

any Lot number in the catalogue. 

"Prospective Buyer" means any person or entity 

with the intention of purchasing any Lot in the 

Auction. 

“Reserve” means the confidential lowest amount 

at which Gibson's has contractually agreed with the 

Seller that the Lot can be sold. 

"Sale" means any private treaty or Auction Sale at 

which a Lot is offered for Sale. 

“Seller” means (as appropriate) the owner, their 

agent, executors or personal representatives, or 

the person in possession of the property consigned 

for Auction. Multiple owners, agents or persons in 

possession shall jointly and severally assume all 

obligations, liabilities, representations, warranties 

and indemnities in relation to the Sale of the Lot. 

"Dollars" or "$" means Australian currency. All Bids, 

Hammer Price, Reserves, Buyer's Premium and 

other expressions of value are understood to be in 

Australian Dollars unless otherwise specified. 

2. Gibson’s Auctioneers 

& Valuers as Agent 

Except as otherwise stated Gibson's acts as agent 

for the Seller. 

The contract for the Sale of the property is therefore 

made between the Seller and the Buyer. 

3. Before the Sale 

A) EXAMINATION OF PROPERTY 

Prospective Buyers are strongly advised to examine 

in person any property in which they are interested 

before the Auction takes place. Neither Gibson's 

nor the Seller provides any guarantee in relation to 

the nature of the property apart from the Limited 

Warranty in the paragraph below. The property is 

otherwise sold “as is”. 

B) CATALOGUE AND OTHER DESCRIPTIONS 

All statements by Gibson's in the catalogue entry 

for the property or in the condition report, or made 

orally or in writing elsewhere, are statements of 

opinion and are not to be relied upon as statements 

of fact. Such statements do not constitute a 

representation, warranty or assumption of liability 

by Gibson's of any kind. References in the catalogue 

entry to the condition report, including damage 

or restoration are for guidance only and should be 

evaluated by personal inspection by the Bidder or 

a knowledgeable representative. The absence of 

such a reference does not imply that an item is free 

from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to 

particular defects imply the absence of any others. 

Estimates of the selling price should not be relied 

on as a statement that this is the price at which 

the item will sell or its value for any other purpose. 

Neither Gibson's nor the Seller is responsible for 

any errors or omissions in the catalogue or any 

supplemental material. 

Images are measured height by width. Illustrations 

are provided only as a guide and should not be relied 

upon as a true representation of colour or condition. 

Images are not shown at a standard scale. Mention 

is rarely made of frames (which may be provided as 

supplementary images on the website) which do 

not form part of the Lot as described in the printed 

catalogue. 

All transactions are in Australian Dollars so there 

may be a small exchange rate risk, for international 

Buyers. The costs associated with acquiring a goods 

certificate will be borne by the Buyer. If the item 

turns out to be a Forgery or otherwise incorrectly 

described, all reasonable costs will be borne by 

the Seller. 

C) BUYER'S RESPONSIBILITY 

All property is sold “as is” without representation 

or warranty of any kind by Gibson's or the Seller. 

Buyers are responsible for satisfying themselves 

concerning the condition of the property and the 

matters referred to in the catalogue by requesting a 

condition report. 

4. At the Sale 

A) REFUSAL OF ADMISSION 

Gibson's reserves the right at our complete 

discretion to refuse admission to the Auction 

premises or participation in any Auction and to 

reject any Bid. 

B) REGISTRATION BEFORE BIDDING 

Any new Prospective Buyer must complete and 

sign a registration form and provide photographic 

identification before Bidding. Gibson's may 

request bank, trade or other financial references to 

substantiate this registration. 

C) BIDDING AS A PRINCIPAL 

When making a Bid, a Bidder is accepting personal 

liability to pay the purchase price including the 

Buyer's Premium and all applicable taxes, plus 

all other applicable charges, unless it has been 

explicitly agreed in writing with Gibson's before 

the commencement of the Sale that the Bidder is 

acting as agent on behalf of an identified third party 

acceptable to Gibson's and that Gibson's will only 

look to the principal for payment. 

D) INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATIONS 

All international clients not known to Gibson's will 

be required to scan or fax through an accredited 

form of photo identification and pay a deposit at our 

discretion in cleared funds into Gibson's account 

at least 48 hours before the commencement of 

the Auction. Bids will not be accepted without 

this deposit. Gibson's also reserves the right to 

request any additional forms of identification prior 

to registering an overseas Bid. This deposit can be 

made using a credit card, however the balance of 

any purchase price in excess of $5,000 cannot be 

charged to this card without prior arrangement. This 

deposit is redeemable against any Auction purchase. 

E) ABSENTEE BIDS 

Gibson's will use reasonable efforts to execute 

written Bids delivered to us at least 24 hours prior 

to the Sale for the convenience of those clients 

who are unable to attend the Auction in person. 

If Gibson's receives identical written Bids on a 

particular Lot, and at the Auction these are the 

highest Bids on that Lot, then the Lot will be sold 

to the person whose written Bid was received and 

accepted first. Execution of written Bids is a free 

service undertaken subject to other commitments 

at the time of the Sale and we do not accept liability 

for failing to execute a written Bid or for errors 

or omissions which may arise. It is the Bidder’s 

responsibility to check with Gibson's after the 

Auction if they were successful. Unlimited or 

“Buy” Bids will not be accepted. Please refer to our 

indicative Bidding increments below for appropriate 

absentee Bid amounts (Section K). 

F) TELEPHONE BIDS 

Priority will be given to overseas and interstate 

Bidders. Arrangements for this service must be 

confirmed at least 24 hours prior to the Auction 

commencing. Gibson's accepts no responsibility 

whatsoever for any errors or failure to execute Bids. 

In telephone Bidding the Buyer agrees to be bound 

by all terms and conditions listed here and accepts 

that Gibson's cannot be held responsible for any 

miscommunications in the process. The success 

of telephone Bidding cannot be guaranteed due to 

circumstances that are unforeseen. Buyers should 

be aware of the risk and accept the consequences 

should contact be unsuccessful at the time of 

Auction. You must advise Gibson's of the Lots in 

question and recommend a ‘Cover Bid’ amount 

should there be any issues with technology or 

communication via the telephone number provided. 

Gibson's will advise Telephone Bidders who have 

registered at least 24 hours before the Auction of 

any relevant changes to descriptions, withdrawals or 

any other Sale room notices. 

G) ONLINE BIDDING 

Gibson's accepts no responsibility for any 

errors, failure to execute Bids or any other 

miscommunications regarding this process. It is the 

online Bidder’s responsibility to ensure the accuracy 

of the relevant information regarding Bids, Lot 

numbers and contact details.

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H) RESERVES 

Unless otherwise indicated, all Lots are offered 

subject to a Reserve, which is the confidential 

minimum price below which the Lot will not be 

sold. The Reserve will not exceed the low estimate 

printed in the catalogue. The Auctioneer may open 

the Bidding on any Lot below the Reserve by placing 

a Bid on behalf of the Seller. The Auctioneer may 

continue to Bid on behalf of Seller up to the amount 

of the Reserve, either by placing consecutive Bids or 

by placing Bids in response to other Bidders. 

I) AUCTIONEER'S DISCRETION 

The Auctioneer has the right at his absolute and 

sole discretion to refuse any Bid, to advance the 

Bidding in such a manner as he may decide, to 

withdraw or divide any Lot, to combine any two or 

more Lots and, in the case or error or dispute and 

whether during or after the Sale, to determine the 

successful Bidder, to continue the Bidding, to cancel 

the Sale or to re-offer and resell the item in dispute. 

In the event of a dispute, or the Auctioneer or the 

Company is of the opinion that there has been a 

misunderstanding or mistake regarding a Sale or a 

Lot the subject of a Sale, the Auctioneer may rescind 

the Sale and put any Lot up for a Second Auction. If 

a Sale is rescinded, the Company may put the Lot up 

at a second Auction, offer the Lot for sale by private 

treaty or withdraw the Lot from sale entirely. 

J) SUCCESSFUL BID AND PASSING OF RISK 

Subject to the Auctioneer’s discretion, on the 

acceptance of a Bid by the fall of the Auctioneer's 

hammer, a contract of sale is made between the 

Seller and the Buyer. Risk and responsibility for the 

Lot (including frames or glass where relevant) passes 

immediately to the Buyer. Gibson's shall not be liable 

for any breach of contract by either the Seller or 

the Buyer. 

K) INDICATIVE BIDDING STEPS, ETC. 

Gibson's reserves the right to refuse any Bid, 

withdraw any Lot from Sale, to place a Reserve on 

any Lot and to advance the Bidding according to 

the following: 

Increment Amount 

Dollar Range 

$20 $0–$500 

$50 $500–$1,000 

$100 $1,000–$2,000 

$200 $2,000–$5,000 

$500 $5,000–$10,000 

$1,000 $10,000–$20,000 

$2,000 $20,000–$50,000 

$5,000 $50,000–$100,000 

$10,000 $100,000–$200,000 

$20,000 $200,000–$500,000 

$50,000 $500,000–$1,000,000 

Absentee Bids must follow these increments and 

any Bids that don’t follow the steps will be rounded 

up to the nearest acceptable Bid. 

5. After the Sale 

A) BUYER'S PREMIUM 

In addition to the Hammer Price, the Buyer agrees 

to pay to Gibson's the Buyer's Premium. The Buyer's 

Premium is 22% of the Hammer Price plus GST. 

(Goods and Services Tax) where applicable. 

B) ONLINE SURCHARGE 

In the case where the Buyer purchases via online 

Bidding platforms, the Buyer agrees to pay the online 

Bidding surcharge of 2% (Gibsons.com.au) or 5% 

(Invaluable.com) plus GST, where applicable. 

C) PAYMENT AND PASSING OF TITLE 

The Buyer must pay the full amount due (comprising 

the Hammer Price, Buyer's Premium and any 

applicable taxes and GST) not later than three (3) 

days after the Auction date. 

The Buyer will not acquire title for the Lot until 

Gibson's receives full payment in cleared funds, and 

no goods under any circumstances will be released 

without confirmation of cleared funds received. 

This applies even if the Buyer wishes to send items 

interstate or overseas. 

Payment can be made by the following means: 

• Bank Transfer/Direct Deposit is our preferred 

method of payment 

Account Name: Gibson's Auctions 

Bank: 

Bank of Melbourne 

(A division of St George) 

BSB: 193879 

Account No: 441701443 

Swift Code: SGBLAU2S 

Routing Code: 021000021 

Bank Address: 197-201 Glenferrie Road, 

Malvern, Vic, 3144 

The Buyer is responsible for any bank fees and 

charges applicable for the transfer of funds into 

Gibson's account 

• Personal, Company and Bank Cheques are not 

accepted without prior approval. 

• EFTPOS (no charge) 

• Credit cards: Visa and Mastercard (1% incl GST 

merchant fee) and American Express (1.5% incl 

GST merchant fee) 

Please note that credit card transactions over 

$5,000 will not be accepted over the telephone 

unless by prior arrangement. 

• Cash up to AU$10,000 can accepted in 

cash. For any amount over this, cash is to be 

deposited directly into our account at a Bank of 

Melbourne/St George branch 

D) COLLECTION OF PURCHASES & INSURANCE 

Gibson's is entitled to retain items sold until all 

amounts due to us have been received in full in good 

cleared funds. Subject to this, the Buyer shall collect 

purchased Lots within three (3) days from the date of 

the Sale unless otherwise agreed in writing between 

Gibson's and the Buyer. 

At the fall of the hammer, insurance is the 

responsibility of the purchaser. 

E) PACKING, HANDLING AND SHIPPING 

At the request of the Buyer, Gibson's may assist with 

packing of goods but takes no responsibility for loss, 

damage or breakage that may occur. Gibson's at 

the request of the Buyer may arrange for a carrier, 

packer or shipper to have the property packed, 

insured and shipped at the Buyer’s expense. All 

packing, shipping, insurance, postage & associated 

charges will be borne by the purchaser. Gibson's can 

assist with removal companies that the Buyer can 

use but takes no responsibility whatsoever for the 

actions of any recommended third party. 

F) CULTURAL HERITAGE EXPORT LICENCES 

Unless otherwise agreed by Gibson's in writing, the 

fact that the Buyer wishes to apply for an export 

licence does not affect their obligation to make full 

payment immediately, nor Gibson's right to charge 

interest or storage charges on late payment. It is 

the responsibility of the Buyer to check Australia’s 

Protection of Moveable Cultural Heritage Act 

1986 prior to purchase. Export/import licences 

applications are the responsibility of the Buyer and/ 

or the Buyer's nominated shipper. Gibson's shall 

not be obliged to rescind a Sale nor to refund any 

expenses incurred by the Buyer in circumstances 

where an export licence is not granted. 

G) REMEDIES FOR NON-PAYMENT 

If the Buyer fails to make full payment immediately, 

Gibson's is entitled to exercise one or more of the 

following rights or remedies (in addition to asserting 

any other rights or remedies available under the law) 

i) to charge interest at the ANZ visa credit card 

rate as published weekly in the Australian 

Financial Review; 

ii) 

iii) 

iv) 

to hold the defaulting Buyer liable for the 

total amount due and to commence legal 

proceedings for its recovery along with interest, 

legal fees and costs to the fullest extent 

permitted under applicable law; 

to cancel the Sale; 

to resell the property publicly or privately on 

such terms as the Company sees fit; 

v) to pay the Seller an amount up to the net 

proceeds payable in respect of the amount Bid 

by the defaulting Buyer. In these circumstances 

the defaulting Buyer can have no claim upon 

Gibson's in the event that the Lot(s) are sold for 

an amount greater than the original invoiced 

amount; 

vi) 

to offset against any amounts which 

Gibson's may owe the Buyer across any other 

transactions; 

viii) to reject at any future Auction any Bids made by 

or on behalf of the Buyer or to obtain a deposit 

from the Buyer prior to accepting any Bids; 

ix) 

to exercise all the rights and remedies of a 

person holding security over any property in 

our possession owned by the Buyer whether by 

way of pledge, security interest or in any other 

way, to the fullest extent permitted by the law 

of the place where such property is located. 

The Buyer will be deemed to have been granted 

such security to us and we may retain such 

property as collateral security for such Buyer’s 

obligations to the Company; 

x) to take such other action as the Company 

deems necessary or appropriate. 

H) FAILURE TO COLLECT PURCHASES 

Where purchases are not collected within three (3) 

days from the Sale date, whether or not payment has 

been made, the Company shall be permitted to: 

i) remove, store and further insure the Lot at the 

expense of the Buyer, releasing only after full 

payment has been received from the Buyer for 

incurred costs; 

ii) 

iii) 

re-sell the Lot without Reserve by Auction, 

private treaty or any other means whereby the 

Buyer agrees not to challenge the resale price 

achieved. 

rescind the Sale of that Lot or any other Lot sold 

by the Seller to the Buyer at the same or any 

other Auction. 

If Gibson's do re-sell the property under clauses H 

and G, the defaulting Buyer agrees to be liable for 

all payments of any deficiency between the total 

amount originally due and the price obtained, as well 

as the legal as all costs, expenses, damages, legal 

fees, commissions and premiums of whatever kinds 

associated with both Sales or otherwise arising from 

the default. 

6. Extent of Gibson's Liability 

Gibson's agrees to refund the purchase price in the 

circumstances of the Limited Warranty set out in 

paragraph 7. Apart from that, neither the Seller nor 

the Company, nor any of the Company’s employees 

or agents are responsible for the correctness of any 

statement of whatever kind concerning any Lot, 

whether written or oral, nor for any other errors or 

omissions in description or for any faults or defects 

in any Lots. Except as stated in paragraph 7 below, 

neither the Seller, the Company, its officers, agents 

or employees give any representation warranty 

or guarantee or assume any liability of any kind in

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respect of any Lot with regard to merchantability, 

fitness for a particular purpose, description, size, 

quality, condition, attribution, authenticity, rarity, 

importance, medium, provenance, exhibition history, 

literature or historical relevance. Except as required 

by local law any warranty of any kind is excluded by 

this paragraph. 

7. Limited Warranty 

Subject to the terms and conditions of this 

paragraph, the warrants for the period of fourteen 

(14) days from the date of the Sale that any property 

described in this catalogue (noting such description 

may be amended by any Saleroom notice or 

announcement) which is stated without qualification 

to be the work of a named author or authorship is 

authentic and not a forgery. The term “Author” or 

“Authorship” refers to the creator of the property or 

to the period, culture, source, or origin as the case 

may be, with which the creation of such property is 

identified in the catalogue. 

The warranty is subject to the following: 

i) it does not apply where a) the catalogue 

description or Saleroom notice corresponded 

to the generally accepted opinion of scholars 

and experts at the date of the Sale or fairly 

indicated that there was a conflict of opinions, 

or b) correct identification of a Lot can be 

demonstrated only by means of a scientific 

process not generally accepted for use until 

after publication of the catalogue or a process 

which at the date of the publication of the 

catalogue was unreasonably expensive or 

impractical or likely to have caused damage to 

the property. 

ii) 

iii) 

iv) 

the benefits of the warranty are not assignable 

and shall apply only to the original Buyer of the 

Lot as shown on the invoice originally issued by 

Gibson's when the Lot was sold at Auction. 

the original Buyer must have remained the 

owner of the Lot without disposing of any 

interest in it to any third party 

The Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy against 

the Seller in place of any other remedy which 

might be available, is the cancellation of the 

Sale and the refund of the original purchase 

price paid for the Lot less the Buyer's Premium 

which is non-refundable. Neither the Seller nor 

Gibson's will be liable for any special, incidental 

nor consequential damages including, without 

limitation, loss of profits not for interest. 

v) The Buyer must give written notice of claim 

to us within fourteen (14) days of the date of 

the Auction. The Seller shall have the right, to 

require the Buyer to obtain two written opinions 

by recognised experts in the field, mutually 

acceptable to the Buyer and Gibson's to decide 

whether to cancel the Sale under warranty. 

vi) 

the Buyer must return the Lot to Seller in the 

same condition that it was purchased. 

8. Severability 

If any part of these Conditions of Sale is found by any 

court to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part 

shall be discounted and the rest of the Conditions 

shall continue to be valid to the fullest extent 

permitted by law. 

9. Copyright 

The copyright of all images, illustrations and written 

material produced by Gibson's relating to a Lot 

including the contents of this catalogue, is and shall 

remain the property at all times of Gibson's and shall 

not be used by the Buyer, nor by anyone else without 

our prior written consent. Gibson's and the Seller 

make no representation or warranty that the Buyer 

of a property will acquire any copyright or other 

reproduction rights in it. 

10. Law and Jurisdiction 

These terms and conditions and any matters 

concerned with the foregoing fall within the exclusive 

jurisdiction of the courts of the state in which the 

Auction is held. 

11. Pre-Sale Estimates 

Gibson's publishes with each catalogue our opinion 

as to the estimated price range for each Lot. These 

estimates are approximate prices only and are not 

intended to be definitive. They are prepared well in 

advance of the Sale and may be subject to revision. 

Interested parties should contact Gibson's prior to 

Auction for updated pre-Sale estimates and starting 

prices. 

12. Sale results 

After the Sale, Gibson's may publish (both verbally 

and in writing) the results of Sale at our discretion, 

including the prices achieved for specific Lots. 

Unless otherwise discussed with the Buyer, details of 

individual Buyers will remain confidential. 

13. Goods and Service Tax 

In accordance with A New Tax System (Goods 

and Services Tax) Act 1999, Gibson's Auctions will 

collect on behalf of the Australian Tax Office (ATO) a 

Goods and Service Tax (GST) of 10% on all applicable 

transactions. 

GST is applicable on the Hammer Price in the case 

where the Seller is selling property that is owned by 

an entity registered for GST. GST is also applicable 

on the Hammer Price in the case where the Seller is 

not an Australian resident. These Lots are denoted 

by a dagger symbol (†) placed next to the estimate. 

GST is also applicable on the Buyer's Premium. 

Overseas Buyers and non-resident Buyers in 

Australia will not be charged GST on both Hammer 

Price and Premiums under the following conditions: 

1. The items are exported through a Gibson's 

approved freight company including Australia 

Post 

2. The items are exported within 60 days of the 

date of the Sale 

The invoice supplied by Gibson's for purchases will 

be regarded as a Tax invoice for GST purposes. 

14. Resale Royalty Scheme 

Under the legal obligations of the Resale Royalty 

Scheme for Visual Artists Act 2009, Sellers must 

provide the following information to comply with 

the act: 

• was the artwork acquired after 8 June 2010? 

• is the Sale/Reserve price (including GST) 

$1,000 or more? 

• is the artist from Australia or a country listed in 

the Regulations to the Act? 

• is the artist alive, or deceased less than 70 years? 

The Seller: 

i) acknowledges that he or she understands his or 

her legal obligations under the Resale Royalty 

for Visual Artists Act 2009 (the Act); 

ii) 

iii) 

iv) 

undertakes to comply with all requirements of 

the Act, including by providing its agent, the 

company, with accurate information sufficient 

for compliance with sections 28 and 29 of the 

Act; 

undertakes to indemnify the Company for any 

loss incurred by the Company as a result of 

the Vendor’s failure to comply with any of the 

Vendor’s legal obligations under the Act; and 

acknowledges that if he or she fails to comply 

with any of his or her legal obligations under 

the Act, the company may provide the vendor’s 

name and contact details to Copyright Agency 

Limited (CAL). 

Lots subject to payment of the Resale Royalty 

Scheme will be denoted by the symbol §. The 

Australian Resale Royalty is a flat rate of 5% on 

the Hammer Price (including GST). The Australian 

Resale Royalty is payable by the Seller in addition to 

the Buyer's Premium plus any applicable GST. 

15. Jewels & Watches 

GEMSTONES 

Gemstones have historically been subjected to a 

variety of treatments to enhance their appearance. 

Sapphire and rubies are routinely heat treated to 

improve their colour and clarity, similarly emeralds 

are frequently treated with oils or resin for the 

same purpose. Other treatments such as staining 

or dyeing, irradiation, filling or coating may have 

been used on other precious and semi-precious 

gemstones and organic material. These treatments 

may be permanent, whilst others may need special 

care to reserve their appearance. Buyers should 

assume that each Lot has been subject to some 

form of treatment and that the estimates reflect this. 

A number of laboratories issue certificates that give 

detailed descriptions of gemstones, and in the event 

that Gibson's has been supplied with or obtained 

certificates for any Lot, this shall be noted in the 

catalogue. However, as there may not be consensus 

between different laboratories on the degree, or 

types of treatment of the gemstones, Gibson's 

supplies these without warranty. 

Buyers should assume that all gemstones sold 

by Gibson's may have been subjected to such 

treatments, and that the catalogue estimates 

reflect this. 

PEARLS 

Pearls, like gemstones, are also subject to various 

treatments. Buyers should assume that any pearls 

sold by Gibson's may have been subjected to such 

treatments, and that the catalogue estimates 

reflect this. 

WATCHES 

Please note: All watches sold by Gibson's are sold on 

an “as is” basis. Gibson's makes no representation 

or warranty that any watch is in working order. Many 

watches have been repaired over their lifetime and 

may contain non-original parts. The absence of any 

reference to the condition of a watch does not imply 

that the Lot is in good condition and without defects, 

repairs or restorations. Buyers should be aware that 

a general service, change of battery or further repair 

work, for which the Buyer is solely responsible for, 

may be necessary. 

ESTIMATED WEIGHTS 

If a stone has a known weight, it has been weighed 

out of the mount. If a stone has an estimated weight, 

it is an approximate weight only and has been 

measured by us in the mount and is a statement of 

opinion only. The information is given as a guide only 

and Buyers should satisfy themselves with regard to 

this information as to its accuracy.

Lot 1 (Detail)

GA045 | The Alison Kelly Collection of Indigenous Art

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