Samuel Namunjdja Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Samuel Namunjdja Art Value Price Guide

Jan. 28, 2024
Samuel Namunjdja, Maningrida, Northern Territory (b. 1965), Mimih Spirit, 2006, Wood, natural ochre pigments, fixative
Est: $800 - $1,000
Samuel Namunjdja Maningrida, Northern Territory (b. 1965) Mimih Spirit, 2006 Wood, natural ochre pigments, fixative Palya Art Certificate of Authenticity, Cat No. PALYA-1893 Maningrida Arts Cat No. 4213-06
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Mar. 30, 2022
SAMUEL NAMUNJDJA, NGALYOD - RAINBOW SERPENT, 1999
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
SAMUEL NAMUNJDJA (1965 - 2009) NGALYOD - RAINBOW SERPENT, 1999 natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark 164.5 x 75.0 cm (irregular) bears inscription on label verso: artist's name, medium, size, language group, location and Maningrida Arts and Culture cat. 13551999BP bears inscription verso: Palya Art cat. 0360 PROVENANCE Maningrida Arts and Culture, Maningrida, Northern Territory (label and certificate of authenticity attached verso) Palya Art, Darwin Private collection, Melbourne This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Maningrida Arts and Culture which states: ‘The Rainbow Serpent is a powerful mythological figure for all Aboriginal people throughout Australia. Characteristics of the Rainbow Serpent vary greatly from group to group, also depending on the site. Often viewed as a female generative figure, the Rainbow Serpent can sometimes also be male. She has both powers of creation and destruction and is most strongly associated with rain, monsoon seasons and of course the colours seen in rainbows which all across the sky like a giant serpent. For Aboriginal people in Northern Australia, the rainbow serpent is said too be active during the wet season. Often she is associated with billabongs and freshwater springs where she resides and she is responsible for the production of most water plants such as water lilies, water vines and palms which grow near water. The circles in the tail and surrounding the serpent represent manbark 'water lilies' and are symbolic of this power. The roar of the waterfalls in the escarpment country is said to be her voice. Large hills and cliff faces are said to be her tacks. she is held in awe because of her apparent ability to renew her life by shedding her skin. Aboriginal myths about the Rainbow Serpent often describe her as a fearful creature who swallows human only to regurgitate them. The white ochre used by the artist to create the brilliant white paint for body paintings, body decoration and in the past rock art, is said to be the faeces of the Rainbow Serpent. Aboriginal people today respect sacred sites where the Rainbow Serpent is said to reside. Often certain activities are forbidden at these places for fear that the wrath of the great snake will cause sickness.’ © Samuel Namunjdja/Copyright Agency 2022
Deutscher and Hackett
Aug. 25, 2021
Samuel Namunjdja (1965-2009)
Est: $500 - $700
Gungura, 2005 etching, edition 19/20, numbered, titled and signed below image '19/20, Samuel'
Shapiro Auctioneers
May. 11, 2021
SAMUEL NAMUNJDJA, MIMIH, 2011
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
SAMUEL NAMUNJDJA born 1965 MIMIH, 2011 natural earth pigments and PVC fixative on carved hardwood 157.0 cm height PROVENANCE Maningrida Arts and Culture, Northern Territory (cat. 3471–11) Collection of Kristin Stegley OAM, Melbourne This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Maningrida Arts and Culture, Northern Territory, which states in part: ‘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 Rembarmga, Dalabon and Djawoyn language groups. Other groups 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. This item is located at our Melbourne Gallery © Samuel Namunjdja/Copyright Agency, 2021
Deutscher and Hackett
May. 11, 2021
SAMUEL NAMUNJDJA, CRAYFISH DREAMING, 2010
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
SAMUEL NAMUNJDJA born 1965 CRAYFISH DREAMING, 2010 natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark 50.0 x 34.0 cm (irregular) bears inscription on label attached verso: artist's name, medium, size, subject, language group and Maningrida Arts and Culture cat. 5979–10 PROVENANCE Maningrida Arts and Culture, Northern Territory Collection of Kristin Stegley OAM, Melbourne This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Maningrida Arts and Culture, Northern Territory. This item is located at our Melbourne Gallery © Samuel Namunjdja/Copyright Agency, 2021
Deutscher and Hackett
Sep. 04, 2020
Samuel Namunjdja (Aus. 1965-2009), "Crocodile & Dilly Bag"
Est: $200 - $400
Samuel Namunjdja (Australian, 1965-2009), "Crocodile & Dilly Bag", ca. 2000, natural ochres on paper, 32.5 x 44.5 inches. Signed and titled on verso, catalogue number 153-6 and original label from The Australia Gallery, New York, on verso. Sold to benefit the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center.
Merrill's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jul. 15, 2020
SAMUEL NAMUNJDJA, NGALYOD – RAINBOW SERPENT, 1997
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
THE PETER AND RENATE NAHUM COLLECTION OF ABORIGINAL ART, LONDON SAMUEL NAMUNJDJA (1965 – 2018) NGALYOD – RAINBOW SERPENT, 1997 natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark 96.0 x 59.0 cm (irregular) bears inscription verso: artist’s name, NPF PROVENANCE Maningrida Arts and Culture, Maningrida, Northern Territory (cat. 7766, label and certificate of authenticity attached verso) Niagara Galleries, Melbourne Private collection, Melbourne Deutscher~Menzies, Melbourne, 27 June 2000, lot 504 The Peter and Renate Nahum Collection of Aboriginal Art, London This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Maningrida Arts and Culture, Maningrida, Northern Territory.
Deutscher and Hackett
Jul. 15, 2020
SAMUEL NAMUNJDJA, UNTITLED (GUNGURA),2006
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
THE PETER AND RENATE NAHUM COLLECTION OF ABORIGINAL ART, LONDON SAMUEL NAMUNJDJA (1965 – 2018) UNTITLED (GUNGURA),2006 natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark 100.0 x 36.0 cm (irregular) PROVENANCE Maningrida Arts and Culture, Maningrida, Northern Territory (cat. 518-06, label and certificate of authenticity attached verso) Josh Lilley Fine Art, London (label attached verso) 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 accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Maningrida Arts and Culture, Maningrida, Northern Territory.
Deutscher and Hackett
Jul. 15, 2020
SAMUEL NAMUNJDJA, LORRKON
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
THE PETER AND RENATE NAHUM COLLECTION OF ABORIGINAL ART, LONDON SAMUEL NAMUNJDJA (1965 – 2018) LORRKON, 2006 natural earth pigments and PVA fixative on stringybark hollow log 163.0 cm height PROVENANCE Maningrida Arts and Culture, Maningrida, Northern Territory, (cat. 4425-06) Niagara Galleries, Melbourne The Peter and Renate Nahum Collection of Aboriginal Art, London EXHIBITEDMbr> Samuel Namunjdja 2007: New Works, Niagara Galleries, Melbourne, 3rd – 28th July 2007, cat.7
Deutscher and Hackett
Jul. 07, 2020
Samuel Namunjdja (born 1965) Mimih Figures heights: 198.0 (77 15/16in), 214.0cm (84 1/4in). (2)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Samuel Namunjdja (born 1965) Mimih Figures natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on wood heights: 198.0 (77 15/16in), 214.0cm (84 1/4in). (2) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Oct. 29, 2019
Samuel Namunjdja (b. 1965)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Brolga, 2002 ochres on bark, Maningrida Arts and Culture certificate verso Cat No. 3069-02
Shapiro Auctioneers
Mar. 19, 2019
Samuel Namunjdja b.1965
Est: $200 - $300
Samuel Namunjdja b.1965 Wallaby Ochre pigments on bark 53 x 28 cm
McKenzies Auctioneers
Apr. 05, 2017
SAMUEL NAMUNJDJA, born 1965, BARRAMUNDI (BIRIMU or NAMARNKORL), 2001 , natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
SAMUEL NAMUNJDJA, born 1965, BARRAMUNDI (BIRIMU or NAMARNKORL), 2001 , natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark SIGNED: bears inscription on label verso: artists name, title, language group, location and Maningrida Arts and Culture cat 10382001BP DIMENSIONS: 44.5 x 108.0cm PROVENANCE: Maningrida Arts and Culture, Maningrida, Northern Territory The Collection of Colin and Elizabeth Laverty, Sydney, acquired from the above in August 2001 ESSAY: This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Maningrida Arts and Culture, Maningrida, Northern Territory
Deutscher and Hackett
Feb. 28, 2017
Samuel Namunjdja (1965-2009) - Gungura, 2005
Est: $600 - $900
etching, edition 19/20, numbered, titled and signed below image '19/20, Samuel'
Shapiro Auctioneers
May. 25, 2016
SAMUEL NAMUNJDJA , born 1965, LORRKON, 2005, ochre pigment and PVC fixative on stringybark (Eucalyptus Tetrodonta) hollow log
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
SAMUEL NAMUNJDJA , born 1965, LORRKON, 2005, ochre pigment and PVC fixative on stringybark (Eucalyptus Tetrodonta) hollow log DIMENSIONS: 204.0 cm height PROVENANCE: Maningrida Arts and Culture, Northern Territory (cat. 4965-05) Private collection, Sydney This work is accompanied by a certificate from Maningrida Arts & Culture which states: The Lorrkon or bone pole coffin ceremony was the final ceremony in a sequence of mortuary rituals celebrated by the people of the Arnhem Land. This ceremony involves the placing of the deceaseds bones into a hollow log which was decorated with painted clan designs and ceremonially placed into the ground where it remained until it slowly decayed over many years. The log is made from a termite hollowed stringybark tree (Eucalyptus tetradonta) and is decorated with totemic emblems.
Deutscher and Hackett
Mar. 08, 2015
SAMUEL NAMUNJDJA, born 1965, GUNGURA - THE SPIRALLING WIND AND YABBIE, 2008, natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
SAMUEL NAMUNJDJA, born 1965, GUNGURA - THE SPIRALLING WIND AND YABBIE, 2008, natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark SIGNED: inscribed on label verso: artist's name, medium, size and Maningrida Arts and Culture cat. 3304-08 DIMENSIONS: 147.0 x 63.0 cm LITERATURE: Beyond Sacred: Australian Aboriginal Art: The Collection of Colin and Elizabeth Laverty, edition II, Kleimeyer Industries Pty Ltd, Melbourne, 2011, p. 331 (illus.) PROVENANCE: Maningrida Arts and Culture, Northern Territory (label and certificate of authenticity attached verso) Annandale Galleries, Sydney (label attached verso) The Collection of Colin and Elizabeth Laverty, Sydney, purchased in November 2008
Deutscher and Hackett
Mar. 08, 2015
SAMUEL NAMUNJDJA, born 1965, GUNGURA - THE SPIRALLING WIND, 2007, natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
SAMUEL NAMUNJDJA, born 1965, GUNGURA - THE SPIRALLING WIND, 2007, natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark SIGNED: inscribed on label verso: artist's name, medium, size and Maningrida Arts and Culture cat. 3312-07 DIMENSIONS: 148.0 x 53.0 cm LITERATURE: Beyond Sacred: Australian Aboriginal Art: The Collection of Colin and Elizabeth Laverty, edition II, Kleimeyer Industries Pty Ltd, Melbourne, 2011, p. 330 (illus.) PROVENANCE: Maningrida Arts and Culture, Northern Territory (label attached verso) The Collection of Colin and Elizabeth Laverty, Sydney, purchased in October 2007
Deutscher and Hackett
Mar. 26, 2014
SAMUEL NAMUNJDJA 1965, GUNGURA (THE SPIRALLING WIND WITH GOANNA TRACKS), 2008, natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
SAMUEL NAMUNJDJA 1965, GUNGURA (THE SPIRALLING WIND WITH GOANNA TRACKS), 2008, natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark DIMENSIONS: 151.5 x 64.0 cm PROVENANCE: Maningrida Arts and Culture, Northern Territory (cat. 3251-08, label attached verso) Annandale Galleries, Sydney (label attached verso) Private collection, United States of America
Deutscher and Hackett
Mar. 26, 2014
SAMUEL NAMUNJDJA 1965, LORRKON, 2007, natural earth pigments on hollow log
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
SAMUEL NAMUNJDJA 1965, LORRKON, 2007, natural earth pigments on hollow log DIMENSIONS: 232.0 cm height PROVEVANCE: Maningrida Arts and Culture, Northern Territory (cat. 3945-07) Private collection, United States of America
Deutscher and Hackett
Nov. 18, 2012
SAMUEL NAMUNDJA (1965 - ), Original Natural Ochres on Bark, Title: Crocodile Dreaming, Artist Details Verso, Titled Verso, Catalogue Number Verso: AHI2803, Provenance: Under Instructions from Major ASX Top 20 Australian Company, (Asset No: T1041146)
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
SAMUEL NAMUNDJA (1965 - ), Original Natural Ochres on Bark, Title: Crocodile Dreaming, Artist Details Verso, Titled Verso, Catalogue Number Verso: AHI2803, Image Size: 125cm x 66cm, Condition: Excellent, Provenance: Under Instructions from Major ASX Top 20 Australian Company, (Asset No: T1041146)
Art Invest
Oct. 25, 2012
SAMUEL NAMUNJDJA (BORN 1965) Narramwang (Ancestor Spirit) 1994 natural earth pigments on wood
Est: $800 - $1,200
SAMUEL NAMUNJDJA (BORN 1965) Narramwang (Ancestor Spirit) 1994 natural earth pigments on wood 221cm (height) PROVENANCE Gallery Gabrielle Pizzi, Melbourne Private collection, USA
Leonard Joel
Oct. 15, 2012
Samuel Namundja born 1965 UNTITLED (1990) natural earth pigments and synthetic binders on eucalyptus bark
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Samuel Namundja born 1965 UNTITLED (1990) natural earth pigments and synthetic binders on eucalyptus bark 163 X 70CM PROVENANCE Painted at Maningrida, Northern Territory Private Collection, New South Wales This painting bears inscriptions with artist name verso PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION, NEW SOUTH WALES
Smith & Singer
Sep. 14, 2012
Samuel Namundja - Untitled (Barramundi) 57 x 76cm
Est: $300 - $400
Samuel Namundja Untitled (Barramundi) ochres on paper 57 x 76cm
Lawsons
May. 28, 2012
Samuel Namunjdja (born circa 1965)
Est: -
Yabbi Site bears artist's name medium, dimensions, language and catalogue number 1680-07 on the reverse natural earth pigments and PVC fixative on stringybark 156 x 59cm
Bonhams
May. 28, 2012
Samuel Namunjdja (born circa 1965)
Est: -
Gungura natural earth pigments and PVC fixative on stringybark 86 x 50cm
Bonhams
Nov. 24, 2009
SAMUEL NAMUNJDJA BORN 1965 NGALYOD - RAINBOW SERPENT
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
bears artist's name, medium, size, subject, language and catalogue number 1086/04 on Maningrida Arts and Culture label on the reverse
Sotheby's