Lot 34 · Important Australian and Aboriginal Art including works from the Estate of Mary Macha AM
Dugong, c.1980
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- Estimate
- A$800–A$1,200 hammer ≈ $604–$905
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Bonhams — Important Australian and Aboriginal Art including works from the Estate of Mary Macha AM, Melbourne, Armadale · 19 November 2017
- Record ID
- TB-2026-1427224
- Record
- first seen 23 Jul 2026 · updated 23 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Waigan Djanghara, Dugong, c.1980. Bonhams, 19 Nov 2017, lot 34. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1427224.
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Waigan Djanghara, Dugong, c.1980. Bonhams, 19 Nov 2017, lot 34. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1427224.
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From the same sale Important Australian and Aboriginal Art including works from the Estate of Mary Macha AM · Nov 2017
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saddlebag, 1985 | Tim Storrier | A$12,000–A$18,000 | |
| Near Harkaway, c.1950 | Arthur Boyd | A$20,000–A$30,000 | |
| Wimmera Landscape, c.1950 | Arthur Boyd | A$20,000–A$30,000 | |
| Painting VI | Ian Fairweather | A$150,000–A$200,000 | |
| Bawu, 2002 | Galuma Maymuru | A$2,000–A$3,000 | |
| Italian Still Life, 1959 | David Strachan | A$6,000–A$9,000 |
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| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Artist | Seascape | $375 est. | Freeman's | Hindman, Aug 2023 | |
| Waigan Djanghara | Wanjina, 1990 | Bonhams, May 2014 | ||
| Unknown Artist | An Ivory-Glazed Stoneware Vase | Bonhams, Dec 2023 | ||
| Unknown Artist | Bird height: 105.0cm (41 5/16in) | Bonhams, Jul 2020 | ||
| Unknown Artist | Untitled | Wright, Aug 2021 | ||
| Unknown Artist | Sea Creatures | Bonhams, May 2026 | ||
| Unknown Artist | Chimpanzee; Gorilla (two works) | Rago, Nov 2023 | ||
| Unknown Artist | The Artist | Bonhams, Oct 2025 |
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