The Sonia Heitlinger Collection of Aboriginal Art

THE SONIA HEITLINGER COLLECTION OF ABORIGINAL ART AUCTION WEDNESDAY 28 FEBRUARY 2018, MELBOURNE i

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THE SONIA HEITLINGER COLLECTION OF ABORIGINAL ART AUCTION WEDNESDAY 28 FEBRUARY 2018 AT 6.30PM, MELBOURNE

PREVIEW Melbourne Viewing 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra 24 February 10am-4pm 26-27 February 10am-4pm 28 February 9am-4pm

CONTACT

Sophie Ullin

Olivia Fuller

National Head of Art 03 8825 5609 | 0407 360 513 sophie.ullin@leonardjoel.com.au

Art Specialist 03 8825 5624 olivia.fuller@leonardjoel.com.au

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Introduction

Sonia’s own story...

My first encounter with indigenous art was in

as some of the most significant artists in

bursting with originality, energy and vibrancy.

the mid-1980s when I held an exhibition of

contemporary Aboriginal Art, chief amongst

One of the closest and and fondest working

magnificent collaborative paintings by the

them were Emily Kngwarreye, Gloria Petyarre

relationships I formed was with Minnie Pwerle

artists of Yuendumu, followed by an exhibition

and Kathleen Petyarre.

who held her first solo exhibition with me in

of batiks and artefacts from Utopia. Both

2000 when she was immediately embraced

these exhibitions were an immediate success

From then on I was committed to dedicating

and inspired and encouraged me to support

half my exhibition calendar to shows that

indigenous

revealed and celebrated the diverse regions

Kimberley artist Jack Dale exhibited his

of indigenous Australia.

The powerful

Djumpa ceremonial boards at the gallery for

imagery and story-telling of the Elders were

the first time and Patsy Lulpunda had her one

My launch exhibition, Art from Utopia,

particularly compelling to me and the art

and only solo show at the age of 100+ before

opened a window to an amazing group of

from the women of Utopia also struck an

she passed away.

artists who subsequently became recognised

immediate and innate chord, their paintings

of Papunya also frequently exhibited at

culture

when

I

established

Flinders Lane Gallery in Melbourne in 1990.

by collectors.

The men and women

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Flinders Lane Gallery and major exhibitions

Naata Nungurraryi and Johnny Warangkula,

as I felt I had a very personal association with

traversing the spectrum of art communities

followed

the work and the artist.

from Yuendumu to Maningrida, Balgo and

adventures

Spinifex Projects were strongly featured.

Papalankutja, Utopia and the Tiwi Islands.

by

amazing with

artists

encounters in

and

Yuendumu, The Sonia Heitlinger Collection represents many of the most celebrated artists belonging

Of

particular joy were the times I spent

Throughout the fifteen years that I dealt

to the first generation of contemporary

beyond the gallery walls when I visited the

with Aboriginal art, every exhibition was an

Aboriginal art with artworks that encapsulate

artists and their families in Alice Springs,

exciting journey; a period that in hindsight

the vitality, diversity and mastery of this

Utopia and Adelaide. On these occasions

was a marvellous time of creativity and public

significant era.

artist workshops were arranged where I

awakening to this unique art movement.

personal collection are also a physical

selected works for forthcoming exhibitions

Researching, planning and selecting the

embodiment of the many years of my

and

in

works for the exhibitions and introducing

association with the Aboriginal artists whom

Melbourne at the gallery. In Alice Springs

them to a wide audience was very satisfying.

I knew and for whom I hold great affection.

I enjoyed many lovely get togethers with

Often it was very difficult to part with the art

sometimes

these

took

place

Sonia Heitlinger

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These paintings from my

Artists from Utopia with Sonia at Flinders Lane Gallery circa 1996

Sonia in the outback

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6 1 MINNIE PWERLE (1922-2006) Awelye Atnwengerrp 2005 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name, title, date and Dacou cat no. 06325 153 x 122cm PROVENANCE: Accompanied by images of the artist with the painting in progress $12,000-18,000

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2 MINNIE PWERLE (1922-2006) Awelye Atnwengerre 2001 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name, title, date and Dacou cat no: DG04481 192 x 116cm $12,000-16,000

3 GLORIA TAMERRE PETYARRE (born 1945) Bush Medicine 2004 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name and date bears Dacou stamp verso 182.5 x 122cm $10,000-15,000 4 GLORIA TAMERRE PETYARRE (born 1945) Bush Medicine, 2006 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name, title, date and Dacou cat no. 06934 151 x 121cm $4,000-6,000 5 MINNIE PWERLE (1922-2006) Awelye 2005 acrylic on linen 152 x 122cm PROVENANCE: Dacou, Adelaide $10,000-15,000 6 MINNIE PWERLE (1922-2006) Awelye 2005 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with Dacou cat no. 0524 152.5 x 122cm PROVENANCE: Accompanied by photographs of the artist with the painting in progress. $10,000-15,000

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16 (lot details p.12) 7 GLORIA TAMERRE PETYARRE (born 1945) Mountain Devil Dreaming 1997 acrylic on linen signed verso: GLORIA inscribed verso with artist’s name, title and Dacou cat no.1395 59 x 68cm $1,000-1,500 8 MOLLY PWERLE ROSS Bush Tucker acrylic on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name, title and Dacuo, cat no. 06552 127 x 52.5cm $600-800

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9 LILY KELLY NAPANGARDI (born 1948) Sandhills 2008 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name, title and Watiyawanu Artists cat no. 10-084871 152 x 150cm $5,000-7,000 10 LILY KELLY NAPANGARDI (born 1948) Tali 2008 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name, title and Watiyawanu Artists, cat no. 3-08887 151 x 184cm PROVENANCE: Watiyawanu Artists, NT Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity $7,000-10,000

14 11 MINNIE PWERLE (1922-2006) Awelye and Bush Melon 2005 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with Dacou cat no. 06081 122 x 91cm

13 GLORIA TAMERRE PETYARRE (born 1945) Mountain Devil Dreaming acrylic on linen 92 x 60.5cm $900-1,400

PROVENANCE: Accompanied by a photograph of the artist with the painting $4,500-6,500

14 WENTJA NAPALTJARRI (born c.1945) Country West of Kintore 2007 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name, title and Watiyawanu Artists cat no. 10-07402 121 x 121cm

12 LILY KELLY NAPANGARDI (born 1948) Mina Mina 2004 acrylic on linen 214 x 152cm PROVENANCE: Ngintaka Arts, NT $8,000-12,000

PROVENANCE: Watiyawanu Artists, NT Accompanied by a documentation $8,000-12,000

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15 PEGLEG TJAMPITJINPA (1920-2006) Tingari Cycle 2002 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name and Ngintaka Arts cat no.1426 L 92 x 61cm PROVENANCE: Accompanied by photographs of the artist with painting in progress $1,800-2,800 16 PEGLEG TJAMPITJINPA (1920-2006) Tingari Cycle 2002 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name 121.5 x 122cm PROVENANCE: Ngintaka Arts, NT 2002 Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Flinders Lane Gallery and photographs of the artist with the painting in progress $5,000-7,000 17 BILLY NOLAN TJAPANGATI (1939-2003) Tingari Cycle 2001 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name and Yanda Aboriginal Art cat no. BN200182 152 x 46cm PROVENANCE: Yanda Aboriginal Art, NT Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and photographs of the artist with the painting in progress $2,000-4,000 18 BILLY NOLAN TJAPANGATI (1939-2003) Tingari Cycle 2001 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name and Yanda Aboriginal Art cat no. BN200193 152.5 x 46cm PROVENANCE: Yanda Aboriginal Art, NT Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity $2,000-4,000

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19 NAATA NUNGURRAYI (born 1932) Marrapinti 2005 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name and Yanda Aboriginal Art cat no: NA200538 153 x 46cm PROVENANCE: Yanda Aboriginal Art , NT Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and photographs of the artist with the painting in progress. $4,000-6,000 20 PEGLEG TJAMPITJINPA (1920-2006) Men’s Dreaming 2002 acrylic on linen (2) inscribed verso with artist’s name and Ngintaka Arts cat no. nos.1445/1309 60.5 x 45.5cm each PROVENANCE: Accompanied by photographs of the artist with painting in progress $1,600-2,600 21 PEGLEG TJAMPITJINPA (1920-2006) Tingari acrylic on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name and Ngintaka Arts cat no. 1440 153 x 31cm $1,600-2,400 22 PEGLEG TJAMPITJINPA (1920-2006) Men’s Dreaming 2004 acrylic on linen 123 x 123cm PROVENANCE: Ngintaka Arts, NT 2004 Accompanied by colour copies of photographs of the artist with painting in progress $4,500-6,500

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23 CHARLIE EGALIE TJAPALTJARRI (1935-2002) Body Paint Design - Possum Dreaming natural earth pigments on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name, title and cat no.CE000295 102 x 81cm PROVENANCE: Accompanied by a photograph of the artist with the painting in progress EXHIBITIONS: The Importance of Ochre, Flinders Lane Gallery, Melbourne, 15 October-1 November 1998 $1,500-2,500 24 RONNIE TJAMPITJINPA (born c.1943) Tingari Cycle 2002 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with Peter Van Grossen cat no. PVG8/02 214 x 152cm PROVENANCE: Accompanied by photographs of the artist and the painting in progress. $6,000-8,000 25 RONNIE TJAMPITJINPA (born c.1943) Tingari Cycle 2001 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name and Ngintaka Arts, NT cat no. 03/2001 179 x 148.5cm $8,000-12,000 26 TOMMY JONES KNGWARREYE (20th Century) Water Dreaming 2000 natural earth pigments on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name, title and date 147 x 92cm PROVENANCE: Accompanied by photographs of the artist and the painting in progress. $1,000-1,500

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27 GEORGE TJUNGURRAYI (born c.1947) Mamultjulkunga 2004 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name and Yanda Aboriginal Art cat no. GT200410 152 x 182cm PROVENANCE: Yanda Aboriginal Art, NT Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and certificate of authenticity from Flinders Lane Gallery and a photograph of the artist with the painting in progress. $7,000-10,000 28 MICK NAMARARI TJAPALTJARRI (1926-1998) Marsupial Dreaming 1996 acrylic and natural earth pigments on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name 146 x 92cm PROVENANCE: Commissioned by Native Art of Australia in 1996 Accompanied by colour photocopied images of the artist with the painting in progress EXHIBITIONS: The Importance of Ochre, Flinders Lane Gallery, Melbourne, 15 October-1 November 1998 $5,500-7,500 29 WILLIE RYDER TJUNGURRAYI (born c.1932) Tali Tjuta - Many Sandhills 2004 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name and Yanda Aboriginal Art cat no. WT200405 151 x 182.5cm PROVENANCE: Yanda Aboriginal Art, NT Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and a colour photocopied image of the artist with painting in progress $8,000-12,000

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30 THOMAS TJAPALTJARRI (born c.1964) Tali Tjuta - Many Sandhills 2005 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name and Yanda Aboriginal Arts cat no. 8731 and stamp 152 x 121cm PROVENANCE: Yanda Aboriginal Arts, NT Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity $3,000-5,000 31 RONNIE TJAMPITJINPA (born c.1943) Tingari Cycle 2004 acrylic on linen, triptych 183 x 91.5cm overall PROVENANCE: Accompanied by photographs of the artist and painting in progress $4,000-6,000 32 RONNIE TJAMPITJINPA (born c.1943) Tingari Cycle 2004 acrylic on linen, triptych 183 x 91.5cm overall PROVENANCE: Accompanied by photographs of the artist and painting in progress $4,000-6,000 33 RONNIE TJAMPITJINPA (born c.1943) Tingari Cycle (Snake) 2003 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with Ngintaka Arts, NT cat no. PVG/05/03 200 x 140cm PROVENANCE: Accompanied by colour photocopied photographs of artist with painting in progress $4,000-6,000

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34 NYURAPAYIA NAMPITJINPA (MRS BENNETT) (c.1935-2013) Gupi Place 2005 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name and title 92.5 x 92cm

35 WALANGKURA NAPANANGKA (c.1946-2014) Women’s Dreaming 2003 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name and Papunya Tula Artists cat no. WN0305192 122 x 121cm

PROVENANCE: Accompanied by a photograph of the artist with the painting in progress. $3,500-5,500

PROVENANCE: Papunya Tula Artists, NT Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity $8,000-12,000

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36 YUYUYA NAMPITJINPA (born c.1946) Women’s Dreaming 2002 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name 122 x 171cm PROVENANCE: Commissioned directly from the artist

by Ngintaka Arts, NT in 2002. $3,000-5,000 37 NAATA NUNGURRAYI (born 1932) Marrapinti 2005 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name and Yanda Aboriginal Art cat no. 200516 and stamp 121.5 x 152cm PROVENANCE: Yanda Aboriginal Art , NT Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and photographs of the artist with the painting in progress $12,000-18,000 38 NYURAPAYIA NAMPITJINPA (MRS BENNETT) (c.1935-2013) Tjalili 2005 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name and Yanda Aboriginal Art cat no. MRSB200504 152 x 182.5cm PROVENANCE: Yanda Aboriginal Art, NT (accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and photographs of the painting in progress) $7,000-9,000 39 NINGURA NAPURRULA (c.1924-2015) Wirrulnga 1999 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name with Papunya Tula Artists, NT, cat no. NN9910100 122 x 121cm $5,000-8,000

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40 IAN RICTOR (born 1962) Untitled 2005 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name and Spinifex Arts, cat no. C.352 132 x 127cm $2,000-4,000

41 SPINIFEX WOMEN COLLABORATIVE WORK Minyma Tjuta - Seven Sisters Story 2004 Artists: Mrs Simms, Kathleen Donegan, Estelle Hogan, Annette Hogan, Teresa Hogan, Betty Kennedy, Angelina Woods and Loraine Davis acrylic on linen inscribed verso with title, date and Tjuntjuntjara, WA cat no. C.288 135 x 173cm PROVENANCE: Accompanied by story description from Flinders Lane Gallery $6,000-8,000

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42 SPINIFEX MEN COLLABORATIVE WORK Wahkurra - Big Place 2004 Artists: Simon Hogan, Bill Anderson, Byron Brooks, Karli Davis and Walter Hansen acrylic on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name, title, date and Tjuntjuntjara WA, cat no. C.286 134 x 173.5cm PROVENANCE: Accompanied by story description from Flinders Lane Gallery $6,000-8,000

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43 TJAYANKA WOODS (born c.1935) Minmya Kutjara 2005 acrylic on canvas inscribed verso with artist’s name and Irrunytju Arts cat no. IRR05407 203 x 136cm

44 MR & MRS THOMAS Ngarlpulitjara acrylic on linen inscribed verso with artists’ name, Spinifex Arts cat no. C.371 FG05616.MT 131 x 142cm

45 MICK WIKILYIRI (born c.1935) Husband and Wife Story 2004 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name and Minymaku Arts cat no.416/04 and stamp 50.5 x 75cm

PROVENANCE: Irrunytju Arts, NT Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity $5,000-7,000

EXHIBITIONS: Collectors’ Show, Harrison Galleries, Sydney, 1-19 March 2008, (illustrated on exhib.invitation) $2,800-4,800

PROVENANCE: Minymaku Arts, SA Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity $800-1,200

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46 CLIFF REID (1947-2010) Lirru 2004 acrylic on canvas inscribed verso with artist’s name and date 151 x 122cm PROVENANCE: Papulankutja Artists, Blackstone, WA Accompanied by documentation and cat no.04-650 EXHIBITIONS: Masterpieces; The Collector’s Exhibition, Flinders Lane Gallery, Melbourne, 8 January - 5 February 2005 (illustrated on exhib. invitation) $3,000-5,000 47 EUBENA NAMPITJIN (1921-2013) Inyaroo 2000 acrylic on canvas inscribed verso with artist’s name and Warlayirti Artists cat no. 820/00 148 x 75cm PROVENANCE: Warlayirti Artists, WA Accompanied by a colour photocopy of certificate of authenticity $7,000-9,000 48 HELICOPTER TJUNGURRAYI (born c.1946) Wunkartu 2001 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name and Warlayirti Artists’ cat no. 692/01 120 x 80cm PROVENANCE: Warlayirti Artists, WA Accompanied by a colour photocopied certificate of authenticity Palya Art, NT Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity $2,400-3,400

49 BETSY LEWIS NAPANGARDI (born c.1940) Women’s Dreaming 2005 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name, cat no. 05401.

BNEARL 152 x 123cm PROVENANCE: Commissioned directly from the artist

by Ngintaka Arts, NT in 2005 Accompanied by a photograph of the artist with the painting in progress $3,500-5,500 50 MAGGIE NAPANGARDI WATSON (c.1921-2004) Women’s Dreaming 2002 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name and Warlukurlangu Artists, WA cat no. 462/02 91.5 x 31cm $3,000-50,000 51 BESSIE SIMS NAKAMARRA (born 1932) Water, Possum and Spotted Nightjar Dreaming 2004 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name and Warlukurlangu Artists, NT, cat no. 1448/04 92 x 91cm $1,000-2,000 52 PEGGY JONES NAPANGARDI (born 1951) Bush Tucker 2003 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name and Julalikari Arts cat no. JUL03PNG1358 57 x 36.5cm PROVENANCE: Julalikari Arts, NT 2002 Accompanied by a colour photocopied certificate of authenticity Palya Art, NT Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity $400-500

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53 WALALA TJAPALTJARRI (born 1960) Tingari Cycle 1998 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name and Gallery Gondwana cat no.WT3013 198 x 50.5cm PROVENANCE: Gallery Gondwana, Alice Springs Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity $1,800-2,800 54 JOHNNY WARANGKULA TJUPURRULA (c.1932-2001) Fire Dreaming at Tjikari 1998 acrylic on linen 149 x 147cm PROVENANCE: Painted at Morris Soak, February 1998 and collected by Peter Los, WA. Accompanied by a handwritten story from Peter Los and photographs of the artist and the painting in progress $4,000-6,000 55 JOHNNY WARANGKULA TJUPURRULA (c.1932 -2001) Fire Dreaming at Tjikari 1998 acrylic on linen 65 x 112cm

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PROVENANCE: Commissioned by Peter Los, WA in 1998 Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Flinders Lane Gallery, Melbourne and a photograph of the artist with the painting LITERATURE: “Old master makes it back from ‘dead’”, Herald Sun, Melbourne. 27 April 1998 (illus). $3,000-5,000

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56 JOHNNY WARANGKULA TJUPURRULA (c.1932-2001) Water Dreaming at Kalipinypa 1999 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with cat no. JW99017 120 x 183.5cm PROVENANCE: Commissioned by Peter Los, WA and painted in January 1999 Accompanied by a photograph of the artist and the painting in progress $5,000-7,000

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57 BILLY STOCKMAN TJAPALTJARRI (1925-2015) Kunyarri Dreaming 1995 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name title, date and cat no. BS03795 92 x 69cm $1,200-1,800

58 DINNY NOLAN TJAMPITJINPA (born c.1922) Wirli Wirli Near Mukuntji 2000 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name and title 178 x 127cm PROVENANCE: Accompanied by Flinders Lane Gallery documentation and a photograph of the artist with the painting. $2,500-4,500

59 MAXIE TJAMPITJINPA (1945-1997) Bushfire Dreaming 1997 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name and cat no. MT9793 120 x 121cm $3,000-5,000

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60 PEGLEG TJAMPITJINPA (1920) Tingari acrylic on linen inscribed verso with Ngintaka Arts cat no. 1417 93 x 61cm $1,200-1,800 61 PEGLEG TJAMPITJINPA (born 1920) Tingari acrylic on linen inscribed verso with Ngintaka Arts cat no. 1924 62 x 58cm $600-800

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62 PEGLEG TJAMPITJINPA (1920-2006) Tingari Cycle 2002 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with Ngintaka Arts cat no.1427 91.5 x 60cm

63 PEGLEG TJAMPITJINPA (1920-2006) Tingari Cycle 2002 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with Ngintaka Arts cat no. 1758 91.5 x 61cm

PROVENANCE: Accompanied by photographs of the artist with painting in progress $1,800-2,800

PROVENANCE: Accompanied by photographs of the artist with painting in progress $1,800-2,800

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64 PEGLEG TJAMPITJINPA (1920-2006) Tingari acrylic on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name and Ngintaka Arts cat no. 1379 91.5 x 61cm $1,200-1,800

65 GEORGE TJAMPU TJAPALTJARRI (born c.1935) Tingari Cycle 1998 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name and Gallery Gondwana cat no.GT2722 212 x 51cm

66 DAVID MOWALJARLAI (c.1926-1997) Dancing Wandjina 1994 natural earth pigments on linen signed and dated verso: DAVID MOWALJARLAI/1994 81 x 102cm $800-1,200

PROVENANCE: Gallery Gondwana, NT Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity $1,800-2,600

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67 ROVER THOMAS (c.1926-1998) Road to Wyndam to see Paddy Jamintji 1995 natural earth pigments on linen signed verso: ROVER inscribed verso with artist’s name, title and date 93 x 118cm PROVENANCE: Acquired from a private collection WA Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Flinders Lane Gallery and a photograph of the artist with the painting in progress OTHER NOTES: An image of this painting was included in a montage featured in the third episode of Edmund Capon’s TV series, The Art of Australia, co-produced by the ABC and BBC in 2013. $18,000-28,000

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68 FREDDIE TIMMS (1948-2017) Crocodile Hole 1999/2000 natural earth pigments on canvas inscribed verso with artist’s name 90 x 120cm $4,000-6,000 69 BEERBEE MUNGNARI (born c.1935) Waterhole at Cockatoo Lagoon 2004 natural earth pigments on canvas inscribed verso with artist’s name and Warmun Art Centre cat no.691/04 60 x 60cm PROVENANCE: Warmun Art Centre, WA Accompanied by documentation $400-600 70 BEERBEE MUNGNARI (born c.1935) 14 Mile 2003 natural earth pigments on canvas inscribed verso with artist’s name and Warmun Art Centre cat no: WAC378/03 60 x 80cm PROVENANCE: Warmun Art Centre, WA Accompanied by documentation $600-800 71 NANCY ROSS NUNGURRAYI (c.1935-2010) Womens’ Dreaming 2000 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name and Papunya Tula Artist cat no. NN20000280 122 x 61cm PROVENANCE: Papunya Tula Artists , NT Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity $1,200-2,200 72 WALANGKURA NAPANANGKA (c.1946-2014) The Rockhole Site of Yukatjirri 1996 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name and Papunya Tula Artists cat no. WN960998 91 x 46cm PROVENANCE: Papunya Tula Artists, NT Utopia Art, Sydney (label verso) Private collection Sotheby’s, Melbourne 22 November 1999, lot 519 $2,000-4,000

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73 JOSEPHINE NANGALA (born c.1950) Marrapinti 2004 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name and Papunya Tula Artist’s cat no.JN0402010 92 x 45.5cm PROVENANCE: Papunya Tula Artists, NT Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity $1,200-1,800 74 NANYUMA NAPANGATI (born 1948) Untitled 2004 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name and Papunya Tula Artist’ cat. no. NN0401009 92 x 45.5cm $1,200-1,800 75 TJUNKIYA NAPALTJARRI (1928-2009) Umari 2005 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name and Papunya Tula Artists cat. no.TN0503070 92 x 46cm PROVENANCE: Papunya Tula Artists, NT Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity $1,200-1,800 76 NYURAPAYIA NAMPITJINPA (MRS BENNETT) (born c.1935) Untitled 2005 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name and Papunya Tula Artists cat. no. NN0501054 91 x 61cm $900-1,200 77 TATALI NAPARRULA (born 1957) Untitled 2005 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name and Papunya Tula Artist’ cat. no. TN0508191 91 x 46cm $1,400-2,400 78 WALANGKURA NAPANANGKA (c.1946-2014) Women’s Ceremony 2005 acrylic on linen 92 x 46cm PROVENANCE: Aboriginal Fine Arts Gallery, Darwin Accompanied by a photocopied certificate of authenticity $2,000-4,000

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79 NANCY ROSS NUNGURRAYI (c.1935-2010) Untitled 2005 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name and Papunya Tula Artists cat. no. NN0504121 91 x 45.5cm $800-1,200

85 SUSIE HUNTER (born c.1966) Bush Tucker Dreaming 2005 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name, title, date and Dacou cat no. DG06530 117 x 85.5cm $900-1,200

80 KUDDITJI KNGWARREYE (born c.1928) Kame-Yam Seed Dreaming 1995 natural earth pigments on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name, title, and cat. no. KK00695 76 x 56cm $900-1,200

86 BARBARA WEIR (born c.1945) Grass Seeds 2004 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name, title, date and Dacou cat no.06303 182 x 122cm

81 GLORIA TAMERRE PETYARRE (born 1945) Mountain Devil Dreaming 2000 acrylic on canvas inscribed verso with artist’s name, title, and Dacou cat. no. 1372 75.5 x 70.5cm $1,200-1,800 82 MINNIE PWERLE (1922-2006) Awelye 2005 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with Dacou cat. no. 06083 152.5 x 121cm $10,000-15,000 83 MINNIE PWERLE (1922-2006) Awelye Atnwengerrp 2001 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name, title, date and Dacou cat no. DG03560 184 x 122cm PROVENANCE: Accompanied by a photograph of the artist with the painting $7,000-9,000 84 MINNIE PWERLE (1922-2006) Awelye 2000 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with Dacou cat no. 3723 184 x 122cm PROVENANCE: Accompanied by a photograph of the artist with the painting $7,500-9,500

PROVENANCE: Accompanied by documentation from Flinders Lane Gallery $4,000-6,000 87 GLORIA TAMERRE PETYARRE (born 1945) Mountain Devil Dreaming acrylic on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name 118 x 92cm PROVENANCE: Dacou, Adelaide Accompanied by a photograph of the artist with the painting in progress $1,500-2,500 88 GLORIA TAMERRE PETYARRE (born 1945) Mountain Devil Dreaming acrylic on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name 118 x 92cm PROVENANCE: Dacou, Adelaide Accompanied by a photograph of the artist with the painting in progress $1,500-2,500 89 LILY KELLY NAPANGARDI (born 1948) Sandhills 2007 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with artist’s name, title and Watiyawanu Artists cat no. 3-07547 182 x 151cm PROVENANCE: Watiyawanu Artists, NT Accompanied by documentation $6,000-8,000

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will now take place on a Wednesday

business and we are excited to unveil

growth, we will continue to focus

Our regular Fine Auctions, which

evening at 6.30pm.

an elegant, new look at our Melbourne

on the development of our Private

comprise Art, Jewels and Decorative

THURSDAYS AT LEONARD JOEL

Headquarters, which have been fully

Collections department this year. We

Arts, will now take place on a Monday

The ever popular weekly auction has

decorated over the summer, and to

will also continue to respond to the

or Tuesday evening at 6.30pm.

a new name, Thursdays at Leonard

introduce our new auction calendar.

tastes and collecting habits of the

SPECIALITY AUCTIONS

Joel, but that’s all that’s changed. The

2017 was an exceptional year for us

21st century collector with a dynamic

This category will feature some of

Furniture, Jewels, Art & Collectables

with almost 50,000 lots sold at auction,

and sustainable business model that

our most popular auctions, including

sessions will all take place at their usual

a turnover of almost $30 million and

incorporates

Fine

Modern Design, Prints & Photography

time every Thursday.

the successful auction of several

Auctions

well

exceptional Private Collections.

Thursdays at Leonard Joel.

as

and as

Speciality

the

regular

and Luxury as well as a new category, Luxury Residences. These auctions

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ARTIST INDEX HUNTER, SUSIE

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KNGWARREYE, TOMMY JONES

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KNGWARREYE, KUDDITJI

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MOWALJARLAI, DAVID

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MR & MRS THOMAS,

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MUNGNARI, BEERBEE

69, 70

NAKAMARRA, BESSIE SIMS

51

NAMPITJIN, EUBENA

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NAMPITJINPA, NYURAPAYIA

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34, 38, 76

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NAMPITJINPA, YUYUYA

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NANGALA, JOSEPHINE

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NAPALTJARRI, WENTJA

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NAPALTJARRI, TJUNKIYA

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NAPANANGKA, WALANGKURA

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35,72,78 © Licensed by Viscopy Ltd. Australia

NAPANGARDI, LILY KELLY

9, 10, 12, 89

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NAPANGARDI, BETSY LEWIS

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NAPANGARDI, PEGGY JONES

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NAPANGATI, NANYUMA

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NAPARRULA, TATALI

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NAPURRULA, NINGURA

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NUNGURRAYI, NAATA

19, 37

NUNGURRAYI, NANCY ROSS

71, 79

PETYARRE, GLORIA TAMERRE PWERLE, MINNIE

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3, 4, 7, 13, 81, 87, 88 1, 2, 5, 6, 11, 82, 83, 84

REID, CLIFF

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RICTOR, IAN

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ROSS, MOLLY PWERLE

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SPINIFEX MEN COLLABORATIVE WORK,

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SPINIFEX WOMEN COLLABORATIVE WORK,

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THOMAS, ROVER

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TIMMS, FREDDIE

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TJAMPITJINPA, PEGLEG

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TJAMPITJINPA, RONNIE

24, 25, 31, 32, 33

TJAMPITJINPA, DINNY NOLAN TJAMPITJINPA, MAXIE TJAMPITJINPA, PEGLEG

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60, 61, 62, 63, 64

TJAPALTJARRI, CHARLIE EGALIE

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TJAPALTJARRI, MICK NAMARARI

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TJAPALTJARRI, THOMAS

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TJAPALTJARRI, WALALA

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TJAPALTJARRI, BILLY STOCKMAN

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TJAPALTJARRI, GEORGE TJAMPU TJAPANGATI, BILLY NOLAN

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TJUNGURRAYI, GEORGE

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TJUNGURRAYI, WILLIE RYDER

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TJUNGURRAYI, HELICOPTER TJUPURRULA, JOHNNY WARANGKULA

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WATSON, MAGGIE NAPANGARDI

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WEIR, BARBARA

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WIKILYIRI, MICK

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WOODS, TJAYANKA

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CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS - SUMMARY To be read in conjunction with our General Conditions of Business as displayed during the viewing and auction.

Special Conditions of Sale – Jewellery Jewellery and watches offered by Leonard Joel are sometimes accompanied by an Independent valuation as stated in the catalogue. These valuations are conducted by registered valuers and are offered purely as independent opinions. Variation may be found as to the colour, clarity and size of stones described in these reports, consequently Leonard Joel does not guarantee these Independent Valuations. Where stones can be weighed accurately, weights will be provided. Weights of set stones are estimates only and are provided to the best of our technical ability. Gram weight on gold and other precious metals are also given as an approximation. Wristwatches and pocket watches are offered in there current condition and Leonard Joel does not guarantee that they are in working order. Items may be thoroughly inspected during the viewing period or by prior arrangement.

GST In the event that the vendor is registered for Goods & Services Tax (GST), the invoice to the buyer will provide a separate entry for the GST which is included in the purchase price. All Leonard Joel charges for services referred to in this catalogue are exclusive of GST. Overseas buyers may be entitled to a rebate for GST charged.

For further information contact: Marie McCarthy accountant@leonardjoel.com.au Admission Leonard Joel has the right at its sole discretion without assigning any reason therefore to refuse admission to the premises or attendance at any of its sales of any person.

Commission (Absentee) Bids Leonard Joel will execute absentee bids when instructed.

Lots will be bought as cheaply as allowed by other bids and/ or reserves.

Telephone Bidding Buyers interested in bidding by telephone should contact Leonard Joel as soon as possible. Please note that telephone bidding facilities are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Title Leonard Joel guarantees good title to all lots.

Warranties and Condition Reports.

Condition reports will be available for any lot upon request, subject to conditions.

Estimates Estimates are a reflection of Leonard Joel’s opinion of the current market values, based on historic and current market realisations of similar lots. Estimates are inclusive of any GST, which may be applicable. Actual prices at this sale may fall short or exceed the estimates.

Payment In any event accounts must be settled with Leonard Joel no later than 4pm two days after the auction. Attention is specifically drawn to condition 21 of the Buyer’s Conditions of Sale.

Payment may be made by way of cheque, most credit cards, eftpos or telegraphic transfer.

Please note: payments made by cheque are subject to a 5 day clearance before goods can be collected.

(1.65% administration fee applies for Visa and Mastercard, 3.15% for American Express and Diners is not accepted.)

Bank telegraph transfers should be directed to: Account name: Leonard Joel Pty Ltd Address: Bank West

62 Elizabeth Street

Melbourne, VIC

3000 Australia BSB: 303-111 Account no: 1304963 Collection of Lots Purchased lots must be collected no later than two days after the auction; otherwise lots shall be moved to storage at the Buyer’s expense (see below). Lots are at the Buyer’s risk from the fall of the hammer. It is strongly advised that overseas and interstate purchasers and absentee bidders make their arrangements with Leonard Joel in advance of the Sale.

Charges are outlined below and are quoted in Australian dollars.

Bidder Registration To recognise bidders during the sale all intending buyers are required to complete a Bidder Registration Form providing full photo identification and appropriate references if required before the Sale which will enable them to bid by way of a numbered paddle allocated to them.

Removal and Storage Any lots not collected within two days after the auction, may be stored or resold at the Buyer’s expense.

Removal Charges Each lot

$55

Buyer’s Premium There will be a buyer’s premium added to all purchases.

The buyer’s premium will be calculated at the rate of 24% of the hammer price on each lot. This is inclusive of GST.

Storage Charges Each lot

$11 per day

The buyer’s premium is reflected by a reduction in the Seller’s Commission and is a common practice throughout Australia and overseas.

Property subject to the Artist Resale Royalty Lots with the § sign will be subject to payment of the Artist Resale Royalty in the event that the lot is sold for a hammer price of $1,000 or more. The Australian Resale Royalty is a flat rate of 5 percent (5%) levy on the hammer price (including GST). The Australian Resale Royalty is payable by the buyer in addition to the buyer’s premium plus applicable GST. Damage Any viewer who damages a Lot will be held liable for all damage caused and shall reimburse Leonard Joel for all costs and expenses relating to rectification of such damage.

Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Act 1986 (PMCH Act).

Buyers should be aware of the PMCH Act which protects Australia’s heritage of movable cultural objects and supports foreign countries’ right to protect their heritage of movable cultural objects. The PMCH Act regulates the export of nationally significant heritage objects, it is not intended to restrict normal and legitimate trade in cultural property, and does not affect an individual’s right to own or sell objects, within Australia. The PMCH Act was enacted in response to the 1970 UNESCO Convention on the Means of Prohibiting the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property. It is the responsibility of the Buyer to ensure that the export of any lots purchased are not subject to, or in breach of, this Act.

Exporting Significant Australian Cultural Heritage The export of Australia’s significant cultural heritage is regulated under the Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Act 1986 (PMCH Act.) It is not intended to restrict normal and legitimate trade in cultural property and does not affect an individual’s right to own or sell within Australia.

The PMCH Act implements a system of export permits for certain heritage objects defined as ‘Australian protected objects’.

More information is available on the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts’ website: http://www.arts.gov.au/movable_heritage Enquiries can be made to the Cultural Property Section at the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts, phone 02 6274 1810 or email movable.heritage@environment.gov.au CITES Regulations It is the buyer’s sole responsibility to comply with all export and import regulations relating to your purchases and also to obtain any relevant export and/or import licences. The refusal of any import or export licences, any delay in obtaining such licences or any limitation on your ability to export a lot shall not permit the cancellation of the sale.

Please note that all lots marked with the symbol * are subject to CITES regulations when exporting these items outside of Australia. Information about these regulations may be found at www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/trade-use/cites/index. html or may be requested from: The Director International Wildlife Trade Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities GPO Box 787 CANBERRA ACT 2601 Recommended carrier for this auction International Art Services 03-9329 6262 Melbourne to Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Sunshine Coast (and stops in between).

TRANSART- Specialist Art Transporters Local Melbourne Please contact Matt or Ben Foster for a competitive quote.

P: 0417 103 494 E: info@transartaustralia.com W: www.transartaustralia.com Collection and Storage: All lots must be collected by 4pm on Friday 2nd March 2018.

All uncollected items will be removed to third party storage at the purchaser’s expense.

Information about the PMCH Act, the Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Regulations 1987 and the 1970 UNESCO Convention, can be found on the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts website at: http://www.environment.gov.au/heritage/movable/index.html

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Sale Rooms MELBOURNE 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne VIC 3141 Telephone: (03) 9826 4333 Facsimile: (03) 9826 4544 Interstate: 1800 264 333 SYDNEY 39 Queen Street, Woollahra, Sydney NSW 2025 Telephone: (02) 9362 9045 Facsimile: (03) 9826 4544 Interstate: 1800 264 333 email: info@leonardjoel.com.au e-mail all lower case firstname.surname@leonardjoel.com.au leonardjoel.com.au MANAGING DIRECTOR & NATIONAL HEAD OF COLLECTIONS John Albrecht BA LLB MBA

Leonard Joel Specialists SYDNEY Robert Williams, Head of Single-Owner Collections & Sydney Office Emily Sinclair, Art Specialist Maria Fayyez, Jewellery Assistant ABORIGINAL ART Sophie Ullin BA Hons, National Head of Art ART Sophie Ullin BA Hons, National Head of Art Olivia Fuller BArtTh, Art Specialist Lucy Foster EMA, Art Specialist Phoebe Ellis, Art Specialist Daizi Zheng, Administrator COLLECTABLES Allison Therrien, Collectables Manager & Specialist Administrator INTERNATIONAL DESIGN & APPLIED ARTS Chiara Curcio BA, Head of International Design & Applied Arts Dominic Kavanagh MFA, International Design & Applied Arts Assistant Trevor Fleming, BA (Asian Studies), M.Mgmt (Arts), Specialist, Japanese Art Sally A. Robin, MA (Chinese), DipML, DipAPLE, DipLCM Specialist, Chinese Art

IN ASSOCIATION WITH

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JEWELLERY John D’Agata F.G.A.A., National Head of Jewellery Bethany McGougan, BA Hons, MSc, Manager, Jewellery & Luxury Karen Tidball F.G.A.A., Jewellery Assistant Kerry Dobson, Administrator Mary Kenny BA, Dip. Ed., Consultant Henrietta Maiyah, Consultant LUXURY Bethany McGougan, BA Hons, MSc, Manager, Jewellery & Luxury MODERN DESIGN Anna Grassham BA Contemporary Arts, Specialist INTERIORS & FURNITURE Tanith Harley, Manager William Broadhurst, Assistant Toby Lennox-Hilton, Assistant OBJECTS, BOOKS & COLLECTABLES Maxine Winning, Manager Moi Rogers, Assistant VALUATIONS Caroline Tickner, BA Hons, F.G.A.A., Head of Valuations ACCOUNTS Marie McCarthy, Chief Financial Officer Michelle Draper, Account Manager Andrea Del Campo, Accountant FRONT OFFICE Kim Clarke, Front of House Manager Amelia Lewis, Receptionist Keryn Gilchrist, Database OPERATIONS & LOGISTICS Anthony Riepsamen, Manager COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING Claire Mazzone, Manager Nicole Kenning, Marketing Consultant PHOTOGRAPHY Adam Obradovic, Senior Photographer Joseph Hammond, Photographer DESIGN Maria Rossi, Finished Artist

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