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- Estimate
- A$18,000–A$25,000 hammer ≈ $11,796–$16,383
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Bonhams — The Sarick Collection of Aboriginal Art, Sydney · 2 December 2025
- Record ID
- TB-2026-049746
- Record
- first seen 20 Jul 2026 · updated 20 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Mawalan Marika, Nativity Scene, c.1964. Bonhams, 2 Dec 2025, lot 13. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-049746.
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Mawalan Marika, Nativity Scene, c.1964. Bonhams, 2 Dec 2025, lot 13. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-049746.
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From the same sale The Sarick Collection of Aboriginal Art · Dec 2025
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| (Birrkulda, Wild Honey Story), c.1950 | Binyinyuwuy Djarrankuykuy | A$3,000–A$5,000 | |
| Gawaratj Munungurr Untitled height: 217.0cm (85 7/16in). | Gawaratj Munungurr Untitled Height: 217.0cm | A$800–A$1,200 | |
| Tjukurla (North of Docker River) 1990 | Anatjari No.iii Tjakamarra | A$30,000–A$50,000 | |
| Garkman (Green Frog), 2010 | Gunybi Ganambarr | A$4,000–A$6,000 | |
| Lightning Spirit (Narmakkon) c.1950 | Nym Djimongurr | A$5,000–A$8,000 | |
| Untitled (Fish), c.1950 | Artist Unknown [gunbalanya | A$2,000–A$3,000 |
Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band
| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mawalan Marika | Mururuma Story (Djangkawu), 1960s | $17,838 | Bonhams, Dec 2025 | |
| Mawalan Marika | Nativity Scene | Sotheby's, Nov 2007 | ||
| Yirawala | Kangaroo (Ubar Ceremony),c.1964 | Bonhams, Jul 2020 | ||
| John Mawurndjul | Mimih Spirit, c.1995 height: 179.0cm (70 1/2in). | Bonhams, Aug 2021 | ||
| Mawalan Marika | Djang'kawu Ancestors | Sotheby's, Oct 2008 | ||
| Yirawala | Grey Rock Wallaby - Mardayin Ceremony, c.1960 | Bonhams, Dec 2025 | ||
| Mawalan Marika | Sydney | Sotheby's, Jul 2006 | ||
| John Mawurndjul | Mimih Spirit, c.1997 height: 213.0cm (83 7/8in). | Bonhams, Aug 2021 |
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.