James Iyuna Paintings & Artwork for Sale | James Iyuna Art Value Price Guide

Mar. 24, 2025
JAMES IYUNA, (1959 - 2016), Mimi Sprit (Lorrkon), natural pigments, hollowed hardwood, 114.5 x 11.5 cm. (45.0 x 4.5 in.)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
JAMES IYUNA (1959 - 2016) Mimi Sprit (Lorrkon) natural pigments, hollowed hardwood
Lawsons
Feb. 06, 2025
§ JAMES IYUNA, YAWK YAWK SPIRIT 2014,
Est: $800 - $1,200
§ JAMES IYUNA, YAWK YAWK SPIRIT 2014, NATURAL OCHRES ON ARCHES PAPER, 105 X 75CM, FRAME SIZE: 124 X 93CM
Leonard Joel
Jul. 15, 2024
James Iyuna, (b. 1959), Hollow Log Coffin, natural ochre pigments on wood, 110 x 13 cm
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
James Iyuna (b. 1959) Hollow Log Coffin natural ochre pigments on wood
Shapiro Auctioneers
Oct. 29, 2023
JAMES IYUNA (1959-2016), Mimih Spirit 2006
Est: $800 - $1,200
JAMES IYUNA (1959-2016) Mimih Spirit 2006 natural earth pigments and pvc fixative on carved beach hibiscus wood Alcaston Gallery cat no: AK13431 144cm high PROVENANCE Alcaston Gallery, Melbourne, 2007 (accompanied by Certificate of Authenticity) The Lady Marsha and Sir Andrew Grimwade CBE Collection, Victoria EXHIBITED James Iyuna & Melba Gunjarrwanga, Alcaston Gallery, Melbourne, 30 March - 24 April 2007 © James Iyuna/Copyright Agency, 2023
Gibson's
Sep. 28, 2023
JAMES IYUNA (1959-2012) (Language group: Kununjku) Mandjabu (Fish Trap) ochre pigments with PVC fixative on stringybark 166 x 51cm
Est: $2,800 - $3,800
JAMES IYUNA (1959-2012) (Language group: Kununjku) Mandjabu (Fish Trap) ochre pigments with PVC fixative on stringybark 166 x 51cm PROVENANCE: Maningrida Arts & Culture, Northern Territory (accompanied by a certificate of authenticity) Private collection, Melbourne OTHER NOTES: "Kuninjku people traditionally make two sorts of conical fish traps, one called Mandjabu made from mill (Malaisia scandens) a vine and a smaller one called Manyilk Mandjabu made from grass manyilk (cyperus javanicus). The mill (large) conical fish trap is bigger and stronger than the manyilk variety and is used in tidal reaches of creeks to catch large fish. The smaller and lighter manyilk trap is used in fresh water flowing creeks to catch smaller fish and fresh water prawns. Traditionally, only men were involved in the construction of the large fish traps, but small children were used to crawl inside to assist with the inner trap." As stated on the Maningrida Arts & Culture certificate of authenticity © James Iyuna/Copyright Agency, 2023
Leonard Joel
Aug. 28, 2023
JAMES IYUNA (1959-2012) (Language group: Kununjku) Mimih Spirits beach hibiscus with ochre pigment and PVC fixative (3) i. 213cm, ii...
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
JAMES IYUNA (1959-2012) (Language group: Kununjku) Mimih Spirits beach hibiscus with ochre pigment and PVC fixative (3) i. 213cm, ii. 224cm, iii. 158cm (height, each) PROVENANCE: Maningrida Arts & Culture, Northern Territory (accompanied by a certificate of authenticity) Private collection, Melbourne OTHER NOTES: "Aboriginal people in the rocky environments of western and south-western Arnhem Land tell of the existence of tall slender spirits which they call Mimih. The name Mimih is well known throughout the top end of the Northern Territory. Aboriginal groups living in the rocky environments of western and southern Arnhem Land share mythology which relates to the beings known as Mimih. These groups include the Kunwok chain of languages, and also Rembarrnga, Dalabon and Djawoyn language groups. Other grounds of people with familial and ceremonial links to rock country inhabitants are also familiar with the idea of the Mimih. In recent years the Mimih has become a topic in the repertoires of some artists among the Kunibidji people, speakers of the Ndjebbana language and the traditional landowners of the Maningrida area. The people of western Arnhem Land believe that Mimih spirits live in a social organisation similar to Aboriginal people and that Mimih society existed before humans. Mimih are credited with instructing the first people with knowledge relating to survival in the rocky environment of the Arnhem land plateau. Mimih are said to have taught the first humans how to hunt and butcher game and also how to dance, sing and paint. The song and dance style of western Arnhem Land Aboriginal people is still known today as Mimih style. This term is also used by Aboriginal people further to the east in Central Arnhem Land when describing the dance and song of their western neighbours. Despite the usual descriptions of Mimih as being benign towards humans sometimes however they are attributed with mischievous and dangerous qualities, capable of kidnapping and even killing humans. 'Clever' men, or Aboriginal men with supernatural powers, sometimes befriend the Mimih and are taught their songs and dances and shown their secret places. The Mimih are like people using the same kinship terms and speaking the same language as the local Aboriginal group. They live in families like humans and it is said that some of these Aboriginal men with mystical knowledge have spent time living with them in their camps. Mimih are, however, terribly thin, having necks so slender that a stiff breeze would be fatal. For this reason they emerge only on windless days and nights to hunt. As soon as a breeze develops, the Mimih are said to run back to their rocky caverns and disappear inside." As stated on the Maningrida Arts & Culture certificate of authenticity © James Iyuna/Copyright Agency, 2023
Leonard Joel
Aug. 28, 2023
JAMES IYUNA (1959-2012) (Language group: Kununjku) Mandjabu (Fish Trap) ochre pigments with PVC fixative on stringybark 166 x 51cm
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
JAMES IYUNA (1959-2012) (Language group: Kununjku) Mandjabu (Fish Trap) ochre pigments with PVC fixative on stringybark 166 x 51cm PROVENANCE: Maningrida Arts & Culture, Northern Territory (accompanied by a certificate of authenticity) Private collection, Melbourne OTHER NOTES: "Kuninjku people traditionally make two sorts of conical fish traps, one called Mandjabu made from mill (Malaisia scandens) a vine and a smaller one called Manyilk Mandjabu made from grass manyilk (cyperus javanicus). The mill (large) conical fish trap is bigger and stronger than the manyilk variety and is used in tidal reaches of creeks to catch large fish. The smaller and lighter manyilk trap is used in fresh water flowing creeks to catch smaller fish and fresh water prawns. Traditionally, only men were involved in the construction of the large fish traps, but small children were used to crawl inside to assist with the inner trap." As stated on the Maningrida Arts & Culture certificate of authenticity © James Iyuna/Copyright Agency, 2023
Leonard Joel
Jun. 06, 2023
JAMES IYUNA & MELBA GUNJARRWANGA, A PAIR OF MIMIH SPIRITS, 2002
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
JAMES IYUNA & MELBA GUNJARRWANGA (1959 - 2016) & born 1959 A PAIR OF MIMIH SPIRITS, 2002 ochre and pigments with PVA fixture on beach hibiscus i 140.0 cm (height) ii 118.0 cm (height) PROVENANCE Maningrida Arts and Culture, Maningrida, Northern Territory (cats. 6413-02 and 6276-02) Palya Arts, Darwin (cats. PALYA-0977 and PALYA-0982) Collection of James Smeaton, Melbourne, acquired from the above These works are accompanied by certificates of authenticity from Palya Arts. © James Iyuna, Copyright Agency 2023 © Melba Gunjarrwanga, Copyright Agency 2023 This work is located in our Melbourne Gallery These two works are both in a very good, stable and original condition. They have both been placed on a black painted metal support stands for exhibition.
Deutscher and Hackett
Jun. 04, 2023
JAMES IYUNA NATURAL AND EARTH PIGMENTS ON EUCALYPTUS BARK
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
(Maningrida Art & Culture documentation verso, No. AKG 334) 159cm x 56cm
Phillip Caldwell Auctioneers
Dec. 13, 2022
JAMES IYUNA, BULUWANA AT DILEBANG, 2003
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
JAMES IYUNA (1959 - 2016) BULUWANA AT DILEBANG, 2003 natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark 112.0 x 59.0 cm (irregular) bears inscription on label verso: artist’s name, language group, medium, size and Maningrida Arts & Culture cat. 2169-03 PROVENANCE Maningrida Arts and Culture, Maningrida, Northern Territory Alcaston Gallery, Melbourne The Laverty Collection, Sydney, acquired from the above in 2004 © James Iyuna/Copyright Agency 2021 This work is located in our Melbourne Gallery
Deutscher and Hackett
Aug. 24, 2021
James Iyuna (born 1959) Mimih Spirit, 2008 height: 229.0cm (90 3/16in).
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
James Iyuna (born 1959) Mimih Spirit, 2008 natural earth pigments on wood height: 229.0cm (90 3/16in). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Mar. 17, 2021
JAMES IYUNA, RAINBOW SERPENT, 1984
Est: $8,000 - $10,000
JAMES IYUNA (1959 – 2016) RAINBOW SERPENT, 1984 natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark 173.0 x 64.5 cm (irregular) bears inscription verso: cat’s 8428 (indistinct) and OTTTTT PROVENANCE Painted in West Arnhem Land, Northern Territory Private collection, Melbourne, acquired from a gallery at Yulara resort, Uluru in 1987 whilst working on the film Evil Angels © James Iyuna/Copyright Agency, 2021
Deutscher and Hackett
Aug. 19, 2020
JAMES IYUNA, NGALOYD,2006
Est: $3,500 - $4,500
JAMES IYUNA born 1959 NGALOYD,2006 natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark 113.0 x 80.0 cm (irregular) bears inscription verso: artist's name, title, language group, medium, size and Maningrida Arts and Culture cat. 1974-06 PROVENANCE Maningrida Arts and Culture, Northern Territory (label attached verso) Josh Lilley Fine Art, London The Peter and Renate Nahum Collection of Aboriginal Art, London EXHIBITED Rarrk - London, Josh Lilley Fine Art in conjunction with Maningrida Arts and Culture, London, 20 September – 7 October 2007 This work is located at our Sydney gallery © James Iyuna/Copyright Agency, 2020
Deutscher and Hackett
Aug. 19, 2020
JAMES IYUNA, MIMIH SPIRIT, 2006
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
JAMES IYUNA born 1959 MIMIH SPIRIT, 2006 ochre and pigments with PVA fixative on beach hibiscus 265.0 cm height PROVENANCE Maningrida Arts and Culture, Northern Territory Josh Lilley Fine Art, London The Peter and Renate Nahum Collection of Aboriginal Art, London EXHIBITED Rarrk - London, Josh Lilley Fine Art in conjunction with Maningrida Arts and Culture, London, 20 September – 7 October 2007 This work is located at our Sydney gallery © James Iyuna/Copyright Agency, 2020
Deutscher and Hackett
Jul. 15, 2020
JAMES IYUNA, NGALYOD – RAINBOW SERPENT,1989
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
THE PETER AND RENATE NAHUM COLLECTION OF ABORIGINAL ART, LONDON JAMES IYUNA born 1959 NGALYOD – RAINBOW SERPENT,1989 natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark 231.0 x 77.0 cm (irregular) PROVENANCE Maningrida Arts and Crafts, Maningrida, Northern Territory (cat. IYU76, certificate of authenticity attached verso) Deutscher Gertrude Street, Melbourne The Peter and Renate Nahum Collection of Aboriginal Art, London, acquired from the above in 1989 EXHIBITED Kunwinjku: Bark paintings by James Iyuna, John Mawurndjul and Ivan Namirikki, Deutscher Gertrude Street, Melbourne, 12 – 28 July 1989 This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Maningrida Arts and Crafts, Maningrida, Northern Territory.
Deutscher and Hackett
Jul. 15, 2020
JAMES IYUNA, DJURL – SPIRIT BEING,1989
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
THE PETER AND RENATE NAHUM COLLECTION OF ABORIGINAL ART, LONDON JAMES IYUNA born 1959 DJURL – SPIRIT BEING,1989 natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark 224.0 x 58.5 cm (irregular) PROVENANCE Maningrida Arts and Crafts, Maningrida, Northern Territory (cat. IYU72, certificate of authenticity attached verso) Deutscher Gertrude Street, Melbourne The Peter and Renate Nahum Collection of Aboriginal Art, London, acquired from the above in 1989 EXHIBITED Kunwinjku: Bark paintings by James Iyuna, John Mawurndjul and Ivan Namirikki, Deutscher Gertrude Street, Melbourne, 12 – 28 July 1989 This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Maningrida Arts and Crafts, Maningrida, Northern Territory.
Deutscher and Hackett
Jun. 02, 2020
JAMES IYUNA (born 1959) Rainbow Serpent 1975 natural earth pigments on bark
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
JAMES IYUNA (born 1959) Rainbow Serpent 1975 natural earth pigments on bark artist's name and date inscribed verso: IYUNA / 75 92 x 39cm PROVENANCE: Private collection, Melbourne
Leonard Joel
Jun. 25, 2019
James Iyuna (né en 1959) Kurulk (Mimeka), 1991 Technique mixte, pigments
Est: €1,000 - €1,500
James Iyuna (né en 1959) Kurulk (Mimeka), 1991 Technique mixte, pigments naturels et écorce d’eucalyptus. Gemengde techniek, natuurlijke pigmenten en eucalyptus schors. 150 x 100 cm
Cornette de Saint-Cyr-Bruxelles
Mar. 17, 2019
James Iyuna (b.1959) Nygalod with Waterlily Headdress Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark Painted in the Manigrida Region, Cen...
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
James Iyuna (b.1959) Nygalod with Waterlily Headdress Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark Painted in the Manigrida Region, Central Arnhem Land, NT Inscribed with artist's name, verso The Evatt Collection of Aboriginal Bark Paintings & Sculpture, Bonhams, Sydney 24 November 2013 Lot 132 Corporate Collection, Sydney 119 x 66 cm
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Jun. 17, 2018
James Iyuna (b.1959) Untitled Earth pigments on paper
Est: $300 - $500
James Iyuna (b.1959) Untitled Earth pigments on paper Aboriginal Fine Art Gallery, Cat. No. 1501 105 x 75 cm
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Mar. 22, 2017
JAMES IYUNA (1959)
Est: €500 - €750
JAMES IYUNA (1959) 'Dreaming' Natural pigments on cardboard. Signed on the reverse. Aboriginal art, Kurulk clan. 152 x 50.5 JAMES IYUNA (1959) 'Dreaming' Pigments sur carton. Signé au revers. Art aboriginal, clan Kurulk. 152 x 50.5 JAMES IYUNA (1959) 'Dreaming' Natuurlijke pigmenten op karton. Getekend op verso. Aboriginal kunst, clan Kurulk. 152 x 50.5
Bernaerts Auctioneers
Feb. 26, 2017
JAMES IYUNA (BORN 1959) Woman turned to Stone natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
JAMES IYUNA (BORN 1959) Woman turned to Stone natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark label attached verso from Maningrida Arts and Culture, cat.no. 2387 174 x 42.5cm
Leonard Joel
Sep. 15, 2015
JAMES IYUNA (born 1959) Yawk Yawk Spirit 2005 natural earth pigments on Arches paper
Est: $800 - $1,200
JAMES IYUNA (born 1959) Yawk Yawk Spirit 2005 natural earth pigments on Arches paper 105 x 75cm (irreg.) PROVENANCE: Aboriginal Fine Arts Gallery, Darwin 2005 (accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, cat. no. A9137) Private collection, Melbourne
Leonard Joel
Feb. 26, 2015
James Iyuna (1959 - ) - Mawarrang - Giant Oenpelli 94 x 30cm
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
James Iyuna (1959 - ) Mawarrang - Giant Oenpelli ochres on bark 94 x 30cm Maningrida Arts & Crafts label on verso, cat No. IYU33
Lawsons
Mar. 19, 2013
JAMES IYUNA (BORN 1959) Mimih Spirit 2005 natural earth pigments on carved wood
Est: $900 - $1,200
JAMES IYUNA (BORN 1959) Mimih Spirit 2005 natural earth pigments on carved wood 221cm (height) OTHER NOTES Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Maningrida Arts & Culture, NT, cat. no. '5690-05'
Leonard Joel