N18 Important Bark Painting by Bob Bilinyarra Milingimbi Island c1960

$1,995.00

Item No.                 . N18

Description          . Bark Painting  by artist Bob Bilinyarra Subject (Aboriginal, Wulaki Tribe, c.1920-1978), totem (diver bird looking for catfish in a water hole at Gadji) c1960s, natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark. The Diver Bird and the Catfish are the painters Totem. Although the label has been attacked by Silverfish a label from another of his works I own is attached for comparison. Works by Bob Bilinyarra are held at the Art Gallery of W.A, Art Gallery of N.S.W. and several other Public National Galleries. Please note that a similar subject bark by Bob Bilinyarra sold at Sotherby’s for USD$6800 in 1998.

Size                         . 68cm * 29cm 

Price                       . USD$1995

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