Lot 82 · The Evatt Collection of Aboriginal Bark Paintings and Sculpture
Octopus and Sturgeon Fish
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- Estimate
- A$2,000–A$3,000 hammer ≈ $1,833–$2,750
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Bonhams — The Evatt Collection of Aboriginal Bark Paintings and Sculpture, Sydney, Byron Kennedy Hall · 24 November 2013
- Record ID
- TB-2026-2038904
- Record
- first seen 25 Jul 2026 · updated 25 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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George Liwukang Bukulaptji, Octopus and Sturgeon Fish. Bonhams, 24 Nov 2013, lot 82. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-2038904.
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George Liwukang Bukulaptji, Octopus and Sturgeon Fish. Bonhams, 24 Nov 2013, lot 82. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-2038904.
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From the same sale The Evatt Collection of Aboriginal Bark Paintings and Sculpture · Nov 2013
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manyarra Sacred Sites | Ambrose Mandingurra | A$400–A$600 | |
| Warramirri Clan Totems of Sea and Land | George Liwukang Bukulaptji | A$2,000–A$3,000 | |
| Dird (Moon) | Jack Bunkaniyal | A$3,000–A$5,000 | |
| Yawk Yawk Spirit | Curly Bardkadubbu | A$3,000–A$5,000 | |
| Milk Milk Spirit with Pandanus Bag (Dhimbuka) | Fred Nanganharralil | A$800–A$1,200 | |
| Hollow Log and Eeltail Catfish | Tom Djawa | A$800–A$1,200 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Nguleingulei Murrumurru | Kangaroos, c.1978 | $2,027 | Bonhams, Dec 2025 | |
| George Liwukang Bukulaptji | Flying Fox | Bonhams, Nov 2013 | ||
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| Unknown Artist | A Massive Porcelain Jar 20th century | Bonhams, Sep 2024 | ||
| George Liwukang Bukulaptji | Mamu Spirit Boat | Bonhams, Sep 2015 | ||
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| Unknown Artist | Arhats | Bonhams, Nov 2021 | ||
| George Liwukang Bukulaptji | Untitled (Sea Creature Totems) | Bonhams, May 2014 |
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