Fall Southern Estates and Collections: Session I
Tue, Oct 29, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 376
Michelle Nungurrayi (Aboriginal, b. 1969), Woman's Body, Acrylic
Estimate: $500 - $800
Sold for
$425
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
| $300,000 | $10,000 |
Property from a Hilton Head Island Private Collection
Description:
Michelle Possum Nungurrayi (Aboriginal, b. 1969), Woman's Body, Acrylic on Canvas, signed and titled 'Woman's body, Colours and Dancing Place' on verso, abstract motifs in tones of purple, red, pink, white, peach and yellow on a black ground, in a black frame. Frame size: 35 in. x 53 in.Provenance: purchased at Blue Door Gallery, South Melbourne, Australia in 2011 for $1,250.
Michelle Possum Nungurrayi was born in 1970 at Mt Allan, a station community to the north west of Alice Springs. Michelle comes from a well-established artistic family. She is the younger sister of artist Gabriella Possum and their father, Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri, was one of the founding figures of the Desert Art movement at Papunya. Michelle, along with her sister Gabriella and brother Lionel, was taught to paint by her famous father. Michelle began painting at an early age and produced her first canvases while still a teenager in the mid 1980s. Michelle currently paints in Melbourne, where her family now lives, and she often paints in the company of her sister. (Japingkaaboriginalart.com)
Measurements: Height: by sight 31 3/4 in. x Width: 45 3/4 in.
Condition:
Good condition, light wear to edges of frame.Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the conditions of aging. PHOTOS MAY ALSO ACT AS A CONDITION REPORT. Please review all photos closely prior to bidding. Complete condition reports are available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the live auction. All lots are offered and sold 'AS IS’, and Everard Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. We do not guarantee the condition of frames. By placing a bid, either in person, by phone, absentee or via the Internet, you signify that you agree to be bound by the conditions of sale. Everard Auctions does not provide any shipping or packing services. We recommend that all potential buyers obtain pack/ship estimates prior to bidding. Please contact us for a list of recommended shippers.
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