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  • Phyllis Thomas (b. circa 1938)
    Nov. 19, 2024

    Phyllis Thomas (b. circa 1938)

    Est: $600 - $800

    Phyllis Thomas (b. circa 1938) Two works: "Mackentoo Gorge" Ochre on canvasboard Signed, titled, and inscribed verso: Phyllis Thomas / "WGA 114" 24" H x 30" W "Top of Rugan" Ochre on canvas Initialed verso: PT; titled on a label affixed to the stretcher; inscribed verso: "A 118" 20" H x 24" W

    John Moran Auctioneers
  • PHYLLIS THOMAS (1933-2018) (Language group: Gija) Purnululu 1998 natural earth pigments and synthetic polymer paint on linen 150 x 1...
    Apr. 18, 2024

    PHYLLIS THOMAS (1933-2018) (Language group: Gija) Purnululu 1998 natural earth pigments and synthetic polymer paint on linen 150 x 1...

    Est: $4,000 - $5,000

    PHYLLIS THOMAS (1933-2018) (Language group: Gija) Purnululu 1998 natural earth pigments and synthetic polymer paint on linen inscribed verso with artist's name, title, date and Jirrawun Arts cat. no. P.T.98.21 150 x 180cm PROVENANCE: Jirrawun Arts, Western Australia The Collection of William Mora Galleries, Melbourne OTHER NOTES: © Phyllis Thomas/Copyright Agency, 2024

    Leonard Joel
  • PHYLLIS THOMAS (1933-2018) (Language group: Gija) Marranyji The Dingo at Rugun 2000 natural earth pigments and synthetic polymer pai...
    Mar. 19, 2024

    PHYLLIS THOMAS (1933-2018) (Language group: Gija) Marranyji The Dingo at Rugun 2000 natural earth pigments and synthetic polymer pai...

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    PHYLLIS THOMAS (1933-2018) (Language group: Gija) Marranyji The Dingo at Rugun 2000 natural earth pigments and synthetic polymer paint on linen inscribed verso with artist's name, initials and Jirrawun Art Centre details 134.5 x 122cm PROVENANCE: Jirrawun Arts, Western Australia The Collection of William Mora Galleries, Melbourne OTHER NOTES: © Phyllis Thomas/Copyright Agency, 2024

    Leonard Joel
  • PHYLLIS THOMAS (1933-2018) (Language group: Gija) Nawanji Gawarren 1999 natural earth pigments and synthetic polymer paint on linen...
    Mar. 19, 2024

    PHYLLIS THOMAS (1933-2018) (Language group: Gija) Nawanji Gawarren 1999 natural earth pigments and synthetic polymer paint on linen...

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    PHYLLIS THOMAS (1933-2018) (Language group: Gija) Nawanji Gawarren 1999 natural earth pigments and synthetic polymer paint on linen inscribed verso with artist's initials and Jirrawun Arts cat. no. PT999.38 122 x 136cm PROVENANCE: Jirrawun Arts, Western Australia The Collection of William Mora Galleries, Melbourne OTHER NOTES: © Phyllis Thomas/Copyright Agency, 2024 This painting shows a big cave - nawanji - in limestone country near the place called Gawarren in the Bungle-Bungles. This place used to be an important camping area for Gija people before the European invasion. People used to take shelter there in the wet season. There are lots of hand stencils and other paintings in the cave.

    Leonard Joel
  • PHYLLIS THOMAS (1933-2018) (Language Group: Giji) The Boab Tree and the Sun 1999 natural earth pigments and synthetic polymer paint...
    Mar. 19, 2024

    PHYLLIS THOMAS (1933-2018) (Language Group: Giji) The Boab Tree and the Sun 1999 natural earth pigments and synthetic polymer paint...

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    PHYLLIS THOMAS (1933-2018) (Language Group: Giji) The Boab Tree and the Sun 1999 natural earth pigments and synthetic polymer paint on linen inscribed verso with artist's initials and Jirrawun Arts cat. no. PT999.40 136 x 122cm PROVENANCE: The Artist Jirrawun Arts, Western Australia William Mora Galleries, Melbourne (stamp on stretcher bar verso) Private collection, Melbourne EXHIBITIONS: New art from the Kimberley, William Mora Galleries, Melbourne, 1999 OTHER NOTES: © Phyllis Thomas/Copyright Agency 2024 This picture shows Barndel - the sun rising above Joomooloony - a boab tree at a place near Crocodile Hole. The boab tree watches as the sun climbs over the horizon and stands high in the sky. The place where this tree stands belongs to Biyik-biyikkel the Noisy Miner Bird. This bird calls out to warn kangaroos when hunters are trying to catch them. Boab trees are a very important food source for Gija people. The small seeds are extracted from the large nuts, cracked open with a hammer stone on a flat rock, ground and cooked in little cakes. The white pith surrounding the seeds is soaked in water and eaten with honey. This pith tastes a bit like stewed apples. The roots of baby plants are sweet and crisp. Very large old trees such as the one in the picture belong to the Ngarranggarni - the dreamtime.

    Leonard Joel
  • PHYLLIS THOMAS (1933-2018) (Language group: Gija) Purnululu 1998 natural earth pigments and synthetic polymer paint on linen 150 x 1...
    Mar. 19, 2024

    PHYLLIS THOMAS (1933-2018) (Language group: Gija) Purnululu 1998 natural earth pigments and synthetic polymer paint on linen 150 x 1...

    Est: $5,000 - $7,000

    PHYLLIS THOMAS (1933-2018) (Language group: Gija) Purnululu 1998 natural earth pigments and synthetic polymer paint on linen inscribed verso with artist's name, title, date and Jirrawun Arts cat. no. P.T.98.21 150 x 180cm PROVENANCE: Jirrawun Arts, Western Australia The Collection of William Mora Galleries, Melbourne OTHER NOTES: © Phyllis Thomas/Copyright Agency, 2024

    Leonard Joel
  • PHYLLIS THOMAS (1933-2018) (Language group: Gija) Loomoogool (Blue Tongue Lizard Dreaming) 1999 natural earth pigments and synthetic...
    Mar. 19, 2024

    PHYLLIS THOMAS (1933-2018) (Language group: Gija) Loomoogool (Blue Tongue Lizard Dreaming) 1999 natural earth pigments and synthetic...

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    PHYLLIS THOMAS (1933-2018) (Language group: Gija) Loomoogool (Blue Tongue Lizard Dreaming) 1999 natural earth pigments and synthetic polymer paint on linen inscribed verso with artist's initials and Jirrawun Arts cat. no. PT999.43 135 x 122cm PROVENANCE: Jirrawun Arts, Western Australia The Collection of William Mora Galleries, Melbourne OTHER NOTES: © Phyllis Thomas/Copyright Agency, 2024 This painting shows the dreamtime blue tongue lizard Loomoogool. The blue tongue was a woman in dreamtime. The European name for the place is Pompey's Pillar. This very tall rock stands up in Gija country close to the turn off from the Great Northern Highway to Rukun - Crocodile Hole. This is the view of the old woman blue tongue seen from the road. She stands facing the viewer surrounded by flat country and little rocky hills.

    Leonard Joel
  • PHYLLIS THOMAS (1933-2018) (Language group: Gijia) Gemerre 2007 ochres and pigment with acrylic binder on Belgian linen 100 x 100cm...
    Nov. 21, 2023

    PHYLLIS THOMAS (1933-2018) (Language group: Gijia) Gemerre 2007 ochres and pigment with acrylic binder on Belgian linen 100 x 100cm...

    Est: $7,000 - $12,000

    PHYLLIS THOMAS (1933-2018) (Language group: Gijia) Gemerre 2007 ochres and pigment with acrylic binder on Belgian linen 100 x 100cm (each) PROVENANCE: The Artist Jirrawun Arts, Western Australia, cat. no. PT62007-91 The Le Pley Collection, Western Australia, acquired from the above in 2008 OTHER NOTES: © Phyllis Thomas/Copyright Agency, 2023

    Leonard Joel
  • PHYLLIS THOMAS (1933-2018) (Language group: Gija) Grey Crowned Bubbler Dreaming 1999 natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on...
    Aug. 28, 2023

    PHYLLIS THOMAS (1933-2018) (Language group: Gija) Grey Crowned Bubbler Dreaming 1999 natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on...

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    PHYLLIS THOMAS (1933-2018) (Language group: Gija) Grey Crowned Bubbler Dreaming 1999 natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas inscribed verso with Jirrawan Arts cat. no. PT999.37 artist's name and title on stretcher bar verso William Mora Galleries stamp on stretcher bar verso 122 x 135cm PROVENANCE: Jirrawan Arts, Western Australia William Mora Galleries, Melbourne (stamp verso) Private collection, Melbourne OTHER NOTES: © Phyllis Thomas/Copyright Agency, 2023

    Leonard Joel
  • PHYLISS (BOOLJOONNGALI-NAKARRA) THOMAS B.1935
    Jul. 25, 2023

    PHYLISS (BOOLJOONNGALI-NAKARRA) THOMAS B.1935

    Est: $2,200 - $3,200

    “Untitled – Diptych” Natural ochres on canvas. 200 x 140cm (each). Provenance: Warmun Art Centre (2)

    McKenzies Auctioneers
  • Phyllis (Booljoonngali-Nakarra) Thomas (b. 1935)
    Aug. 25, 2021

    Phyllis (Booljoonngali-Nakarra) Thomas (b. 1935)

    Est: $6,000 - $8,000

    Gemere, 2007 ochres and pigment with acrylic binder on beligan linen

    Shapiro Auctioneers
  • Phyliss Thomas. Born circa 1963. Gija/Jaru. Turner River Station Country. O
    Jul. 25, 2021

    Phyliss Thomas. Born circa 1963. Gija/Jaru. Turner River Station Country. O

    Est: $15,000 - $25,000

    Phyliss Thomas. Born circa 1963. Gija/Jaru. Turner River Station Country. Ochres on Canvas. 100 x 140. $15,000 - $25,000

    Christian McCann Auctions
  • Phyliss Thomas. Born circa 1933. Gija/Jaru. Hills on Ord River Station. Och
    Jul. 25, 2021

    Phyliss Thomas. Born circa 1933. Gija/Jaru. Hills on Ord River Station. Och

    Est: $14,000 - $20,000

    Phyliss Thomas. Born circa 1933. Gija/Jaru. Hills on Ord River Station. Ochres on Canvas. 90 x 120. $14,000 - $20,000

    Christian McCann Auctions
  • Phyliss Thomas. Born circa 1933. Gija/Jaru. Digging for Water at the Big Hi
    Jul. 25, 2021

    Phyliss Thomas. Born circa 1933. Gija/Jaru. Digging for Water at the Big Hi

    Est: $14,000 - $20,000

    Phyliss Thomas. Born circa 1933. Gija/Jaru. Digging for Water at the Big Hill on Turner River Station. Ochres on Canvas. 90 x 120. $14,000 - $20,000

    Christian McCann Auctions
  • Phyllis (Booljoonngali-Nakarra) Thomas (b. 1935)
    Oct. 18, 2020

    Phyllis (Booljoonngali-Nakarra) Thomas (b. 1935)

    Est: $6,000 - $8,000

    Gemere, 2007 ochres and pigment with acrylic binder on beligan linen

    Shapiro Auctioneers
  • Thomas, Phyllis Body Paint natural earth pigments on canvas 120 x 180 cm 2008
    Apr. 21, 2020

    Thomas, Phyllis Body Paint natural earth pigments on canvas 120 x 180 cm 2008

    Est: $3,000 - $6,000

    The artist has painted the scales of Daiwal, the Barramundi,an important part of Gidja women's culture. The Elder women often paint this design in the ochre on the top half of their bodies for dancing, cultural meetings and ceremonies. The piece is compelling, with the Barramundi scales painted in bold format with white against a strongly worked background of shaded black ochre. The Barramundi Dreaming sites are secret places where the Gidja women meet to discuss the Law, initiate the young women and pass their culture to the young ones. A favorite Ngarrangkarni (Dreamtime) story of the region is about women fishing for Barramundi with woven nets. One escaped from the net and flew right over the Gidja land, dropping its scales to make diamonds. The Argyle diamond mine is located in this area. Artlandish, W.A Cooee Art Gallery, NSW

    Cooee Art
  • PHYLLIS THOMAS, (1933 – 2018), GEMERRE, 2005, ochres and pigment with synthetic binder on four Belgian linen panels
    Mar. 18, 2020

    PHYLLIS THOMAS, (1933 – 2018), GEMERRE, 2005, ochres and pigment with synthetic binder on four Belgian linen panels

    Est: $8,000 - $12,000

    PHYLLIS THOMAS (1933 – 2018) GEMERRE, 2005 ochres and pigment with synthetic binder on four Belgian linen panels SIGNED: first panel bears inscription verso: artist’s name and date each bears inscription verso: artist’s initials, title and Jirrawun Arts cat. PT 7-2005-28A - D DIMENSIONS: 200.0 x 200.0 cm overall PROVENANCE: Jirrawun Art Corporation, Wyndham, Western Australia Helene Teichmann collection, Melbourne EXHIBITED: Looking Forward – Looking Back: Contemporary Works from the East Kimberley, Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, New South Wales, 12 October – 9 December 2018 (illus. in exhibition catalogue, p. 29)

    Deutscher and Hackett
  • PHYLISS THOMAS, UNTITED 2010, NATURAL PIGMENTS ON CANVAS, 60 X 60CM , PROVENANCE: ALAN BOXER COLLECTION 2016
    Jul. 13, 2017

    PHYLISS THOMAS, UNTITED 2010, NATURAL PIGMENTS ON CANVAS, 60 X 60CM , PROVENANCE: ALAN BOXER COLLECTION 2016

    Est: $400 - $600

    PHYLISS THOMAS, UNTITED 2010, NATURAL PIGMENTS ON CANVAS, 60 X 60CM , PROVENANCE: ALAN BOXER COLLECTION 2016

    Leonard Joel
  • PHYLLIS THOMAS, born c. 1935, GEMERRE, 2005, natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas
    Apr. 05, 2017

    PHYLLIS THOMAS, born c. 1935, GEMERRE, 2005, natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

    Est: $6,000 - $8,000

    PHYLLIS THOMAS, born c. 1935, GEMERRE, 2005, natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas SIGNED: each bears inscription verso: artist’s name, title and Jirrawun Arts cat. PT 7-2005-77A, PT7-2005-77B, PT 7-2005-77C and PT 7-2005-77D DIMENSIONS: 200.0 x 200.0 cm each (overall) PROVENANCE: Jirrawun Arts, Kununurra The Collection of Colin and Elizabeth Laverty, Sydney, acquired from the above in August 2005 EXHIBITED: William Mora Galleries, at the Melbourne Art Fair, Melbourne, 2 – 6 August 2006 (illus. in exhibition catalogue, p. 30) ESSAY: This work is accompanied by a Jirrawun Arts documentation.

    Deutscher and Hackett
  • PHYLLIS THOMAS, born c.1935, GARNKENY – MOON DREAMING AT MINDI-MINDIN ON THE ORD RIVER, 1999, earth pigments and synthetic binder on linen
    Apr. 05, 2017

    PHYLLIS THOMAS, born c.1935, GARNKENY – MOON DREAMING AT MINDI-MINDIN ON THE ORD RIVER, 1999, earth pigments and synthetic binder on linen

    Est: $3,000 - $4,000

    PHYLLIS THOMAS, born c.1935, GARNKENY – MOON DREAMING AT MINDI-MINDIN ON THE ORD RIVER, 1999, earth pigments and synthetic binder on linen SIGNED: signed verso with artist’s initials and bears inscription: Jirrawun Arts cat. PT 999.34 DIMENSIONS: 120.0 x 120.0 cm PROVENANCE: Jirrawun Arts, Kununurra The Collection of Colin and Elizabeth Laverty, Sydney, acquired from the above in September 1999 ESSAY: This painting is sold with accompanying Jirrawun Arts documentation.

    Deutscher and Hackett
  • Phyllis (Booljoonngali-Nakarra) Thomas (b. 1935)
    Jun. 16, 2015

    Phyllis (Booljoonngali-Nakarra) Thomas (b. 1935)

    Est: $400 - $600

    Dot Painting natural ochres and pigments on linen, inscribed and bears cat no. verso 'Phyllis Thomas, WAC429/04'

    Shapiro Auctioneers
  • Phyllis (Booljoonngali-Nakamarra) Thomas (1935-) Untitled (Boab Trees) 2004,
    Mar. 29, 2015

    Phyllis (Booljoonngali-Nakamarra) Thomas (1935-) Untitled (Boab Trees) 2004,

    Est: $200 - $400

    Phyllis (Booljoonngali-Nakamarra) Thomas (1935-) Untitled (Boab Trees) 2004, ochres on canvas, inscribed verso, purchased Warmun Arts Centre Catalogue no. WAC661/04 45 x 120 cm

    Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
  • PHYLLIS THOMAS, born c1935, LOOMOOGOOL, 1999, natural earth pigments with synthetic binder on canvas
    Mar. 08, 2015

    PHYLLIS THOMAS, born c1935, LOOMOOGOOL, 1999, natural earth pigments with synthetic binder on canvas

    Est: $3,000 - $4,000

    PHYLLIS THOMAS, born c1935, LOOMOOGOOL, 1999, natural earth pigments with synthetic binder on canvas SIGNED: signed with initials verso: PT inscribed verso: Jirrawun Arts cat. PT 999.33 DIMENSIONS: 135.0 x 122.0 cm PROVENANCE: Jirrawun Arts, Kununurra The Collection of Colin and Elizabeth Laverty, Sydney, purchased in September 1999

    Deutscher and Hackett
  • PHYLLIS THOMAS (B.c1938) RAINMAKER BIRDS Our Land Gallery Certificate. Catalogue number 11
    Mar. 08, 2015

    PHYLLIS THOMAS (B.c1938) RAINMAKER BIRDS Our Land Gallery Certificate. Catalogue number 11

    Est: $500 - $700

    PHYLLIS THOMAS (B.c1938) RAINMAKER BIRDS Our Land Gallery Certificate. Catalogue number 11228

    GFL Fine Art
  • PHYLLIS THOMAS (B.c1938) UNTITLED Catalogue number PT98.9
    Mar. 08, 2015

    PHYLLIS THOMAS (B.c1938) UNTITLED Catalogue number PT98.9

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    PHYLLIS THOMAS (B.c1938) UNTITLED Catalogue number PT98.9

    GFL Fine Art
  • PHYLLIS THOMAS (B.c1938) BODY PAINT Our Land Gallery Certificate. Catalogue number OLG1120
    Mar. 08, 2015

    PHYLLIS THOMAS (B.c1938) BODY PAINT Our Land Gallery Certificate. Catalogue number OLG1120

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    PHYLLIS THOMAS (B.c1938) BODY PAINT Our Land Gallery Certificate. Catalogue number OLG11203

    GFL Fine Art
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