Lot 86 · The Evatt Collection of Aboriginal Bark Paintings and Sculpture
Warramirri Clan Totems of Sea and Land
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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-2026-2038908
- Record
- first seen 25 Jul 2026 · updated 25 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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George Liwukang Bukulaptji, Warramirri Clan Totems of Sea and Land. Bonhams, 24 Nov 2013, lot 86. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-2038908.
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George Liwukang Bukulaptji, Warramirri Clan Totems of Sea and Land. Bonhams, 24 Nov 2013, lot 86. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-2038908.
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| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manyarra Sacred Sites | Ambrose Mandingurra | A$400–A$600 | |
| 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 | |
| Stingray Barb Spear | Fred Nanganharralil | A$600–A$800 |
Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band
| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Liwukang Bukulaptji | Octopus and Sturgeon Fish | $2,013 | Bonhams, Nov 2013 | |
| George Liwukang Bukulaptji | Flying Fox | Bonhams, Nov 2013 | ||
| Unknown Artist | Scholar in a pavilion. Qing dynasty, late 19th century | Lempertz, Dec 2025 | ||
| George Liwukang Bukulaptji | Mamu Spirit Boat | Bonhams, Sep 2015 | ||
| Unknown Artist | Pukumani Pole height: 188.0cm (74in). | Bonhams, Aug 2025 | ||
| George Liwukang Bukulaptji | Untitled (Sea Creature Totems) | Bonhams, May 2014 | ||
| Narritjin Maymuru | Guwak (Night Bird), c.1965 height: 42.5cm (16 3/4in). | Bonhams, Aug 2021 | ||
| Unknown Artist | Portrait of a military officer | Bonhams, Aug 2023 |
The closest sold results by price, artist, and medium — the appraiser's comp set, generated from the corpus. All figures converted to USD at current reference rates.