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- Estimate
- A$25,000–A$35,000 hammer ≈ $17,335–$24,269
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Sotheby's — Aboriginal Art · 20 October 2008
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3797416
- Record
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John Mawurndjul, MARDAYIN CEREMONY. Sotheby's, 20 Oct 2008, lot 142. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3797416.
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John Mawurndjul, MARDAYIN CEREMONY. Sotheby's, 20 Oct 2008, lot 142. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3797416.
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From the same sale Aboriginal Art · Oct 2008
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Untitled - Macdonnell Ranges | Albert Namatjira | A$30,000–A$50,000 | |
| Worm Dreaming | Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri | A$20,000–A$30,000 | |
| Maralaitj - Woman Is Born | Yirawala | A$25,000–A$35,000 | |
| A Collection of Eight Fine Boomerangs, Central and Western Queensland, | — | A$10,000–A$15,000 | |
| Untitled | Wattie Karruwara | A$6,000–A$8,000 | |
| Snake Dreaming for Children | Uta Uta Tjangala | A$40,000–A$60,000 |
Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band
| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Mawurndjul | Mimih Spirit, c.1997 height: 213.0cm (83 7/8in). | $16,933 | Bonhams, Aug 2021 | |
| John Mawurndjul | Mimih Spirit, c.1995 height: 179.0cm (70 1/2in). | Bonhams, Aug 2021 | ||
| John Mawurndjul | Lorrkon, 2006 | Sotheby's, May 2022 | ||
| John Mawurndjul | Kunmadj (Dillybag), 1996 | Bonhams, Nov 2020 | ||
| John Mawurndjul | Dirdbim (Moon Dreaming), 2003 | Bonhams, Mar 2013 | ||
| John Mawurndjul | Birmlu 'Barramundi in hollow log', 1997 | Bonhams, Apr 2021 | ||
| John Mawurndjul | Njaljod (Rainbow Serpent) at Godanyal, 1988 | Bonhams, Aug 2022 | ||
| Rover Thomas | Ungoll Turkey Creek Near Crossing | Rago, Dec 2025 |
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.