Johnny Yungut Tjupurrula Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Johnny Yungut Tjupurrula Art Value Price Guide

Jun. 23, 2024
JOHNNY YUNGUT TJUPURRULA, (c1930 - 2006), Untitled, 2010, acrylic on linen (ready to hang), 124 x 95 x 3 cm. (48.8 x 37.4 x 1.1 in.)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
JOHNNY YUNGUT TJUPURRULA (c1930 - 2006) Untitled, 2010 acrylic on linen (ready to hang) inscribed verso, with Certificate of Authenticity
Lawsons
May. 28, 2024
JOHNNY YUNGUT TJUPURRULA, UNTITLED, 2006
Est: $3,200 - $4,200
JOHNNY YUNGUT TJUPURRULA (c.1930 - 2016) UNTITLED, 2006 synthetic polymer paint on linen 107.0 x 92.0 cm bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. JY0608053 PROVENANCE Papunya Tula Artists, Alice Springs, Northern Territory Private collection, Melbourne Private collection, Melbourne This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Papunya Tula Artists which states: 'This painting depicts designs associated with the soakage water site of Tjangimanta, north-east of the Kiwirrkura Community. In mythological times a large group of Tingari Men visited this site during their travels east to Tarkul and later Wilkinkarra (Lake Mackay). Since events associated with the Tingari Cycle are of a secret nature no further in detail was given. Generally, the Tingari are a group of mythical characters of the Dreaming who travelled over vast stretches of the country, performing rituals and creating and shaping particular sites. The Tingari Men were usually followed by Tingari Women and were accompanied by novices, and their travels and adventures are enshrined in a number of song cycles. These mythologies form part of the teachings of tje post initiatory youths today as well as providing explanations for contemporary customs.' © Johnny Yungut Tjupurrula/Copyright Agency 2024 This work is located in our Melbourne Gallery
Deutscher and Hackett
Apr. 28, 2024
JOHNNY YUNGUT TJUPURRULA, (c1930 - 2006), Untitled, 2010, acrylic on linen (ready to hang), 124 x 95 x 3 cm. (48.8 x 37.4 x 1.1 in.)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
JOHNNY YUNGUT TJUPURRULA (c1930 - 2006) Untitled, 2010 acrylic on linen (ready to hang) inscribed verso, with Certificate of Authenticity
Lawsons
Mar. 05, 2024
Johnny Warangkula Tjupurrula - Pangkalangku Men, 2001
Est: $60,000 - $120,000
This large scale work is the last the artist painted in a long and illustrious career. Born in the far reaches of the Western Desert, Johnny Warangkula encountered the outside world at just 12 years of age. Johnny Warangkula was foremost amongst those who fundamentally shaped the Papunya art movement. However by the mid 1980s his eyesight began to fail and his painting became infrequent. By the end of the 1990s he was old and relatively infirm. Yet even at this late stage he was capable of creating raw expressionistic paintings. Over his thirty-year career, Warangkula cut a distinctive figure, always wearing his stockmanâs hat and charming visitors with his enigmatic but sincere personality. He was oblivious to the attractions of life beyond the power and responsibilities of his Dreamings. His paintings captivate the viewer with the power of his ancient knowledge.
Cooee Art
Sep. 05, 2023
JOHNNY WARANGKULA TJUPURRULA, WILD POTATO STORY,
Est: $3,500 - $4,500
JOHNNY WARANGKULA TJUPURRULA (1932 - 2001) WILD POTATO STORY synthetic polymer paint on canvas board 45.0 x 61.0 cm bears inscription verso: artist's name, title, cat. 284 and a diagram of the painting PROVENANCE Private collection, Hong Kong Deutscher and Hackett, Melbourne, 24 March 2010, lot 274 (part) Palya Art, Darwin Private collection, Melbourne This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Palya Art. © Johnny Warangkula Tjupurrula/Copyright Agency 2023 This work is located in our Melbourne Gallery
Deutscher and Hackett
Aug. 28, 2023
JOHNNY YUNGUT TJUPURRULA (c.1930-2006) (Language group: Pintupi) Untitled (Tjungimanta) 2002 synthetic polymer paint on linen 181.5...
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
JOHNNY YUNGUT TJUPURRULA (c.1930-2006) (Language group: Pintupi) Untitled (Tjungimanta) 2002 synthetic polymer paint on linen inscribed verso with artist's name and Papunya Tula Artists cat. no. JY0210029 181.5 x 151cm PROVENANCE: Papunya Tula Artists, Alice Springs Alison Kelly Gallery, Melbourne Private collection, Sydney Joel Fine Art, Melbourne, 16 October 2006, lot 22 The Luczo Family Collection, United States of America Aboriginal Art from the Luczo Family Collection, United States of America, Deutscher and Hackett, Melbourne, 19 October 2016, lot 39 (label verso) Private collection, Melbourne OTHER NOTES: © Johnny Yungut Tjupurrula/Copyright Agency, 2023
Leonard Joel
May. 23, 2023
JOHNNY YUNGUT TJUPURRULA - UNTITLED 1990 - ACRYLIC ON CANVAS
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
JOHNNY YUNGUT TJUPURRULA (B.c.1930-2016) UNTITLED 1990 Papunya Tula Artists catalogue number JY 0209068, and Palya Art catalogue number 1246 inscribed verso Acrylic on canvas 183 x 153cm Estimate $2,000/3,000 AUD
GFL Fine Art
Oct. 11, 2022
Johnny Yungut Tjupurrula - Tjungamunta, 2004
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Johnny Yungut was born in country north-east of Kiwirrkurra. At the time of his death he was the last surviving man of his generation. He began painting for Papunya Tula Artists in 1978 but moved away from Papunya and only resumed painting in 1991. This painting depicts designs associated with the soakage water site of Tjungamunta, situated in an area of stony hills and abundant rocks north-east of the Kiwirrkurra community. In mythological times, a large group of Tingari Men travelled from the south-west, passing through Kiwirrkurra and Tjungamunta and then continuing farther north-east. The Tingari travelled over vast stretches of the country at the dawn of time, performing rituals and creating and shaping particular sites. This beautiful work is characterised by the soft palette of muted white, yellow, pink, and purple, painstakingly applied by meticulous brush work.
Cooee Art
Sep. 19, 2022
Johnny Yungut Tjupurrula, Pintupi (c.1930-2016), Soakages Near Lake Mackay, Great Sandy Desert, Western Australia 2003, Acrylic on Belgian linen
Est: $4,500 - $6,500
Johnny Yungut Tjupurrula Pintupi, (c.1930-2016) Soakages Near Lake Mackay, Great Sandy Desert, Western Australia 2003 Acrylic on Belgian linen Painted at Kiwirrkura Aboriginal Community, 2003
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Apr. 26, 2022
Johnny Yungut Tjupurrula, Pintupi (c.1930-2016), Soakages Near Lake Mackay, Great Sandy Desert, Western Australia 2003, Acrylic on Belgian linen
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
Johnny Yungut Tjupurrula Pintupi, (c.1930-2016) Soakages Near Lake Mackay, Great Sandy Desert, Western Australia 2003 Acrylic on Belgian linen Painted at Kiwirrkura Aboriginal Community, 2003
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Dec. 06, 2021
Johnny Yungut Tjupurrula, Pintupi (c.1930-2016), Soakages Near Lake Mackay, Great Sandy Desert, Western Australia 2003, Acrylic on Belgian linen
Est: $10,000 - $12,000
Johnny Yungut Tjupurrula Pintupi, (c.1930-2016) Soakages Near Lake Mackay, Great Sandy Desert, Western Australia 2003 Acrylic on Belgian linen Ngintaka Aboriginal Art, Alice Springs, Cat. no. JY030402 Corroboree Exports, Adelaide
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Dec. 05, 2021
TJUPURRULA Johhny Yungut (Aboriginal c1930-2006), Untitled, 2001., Acrylic on Linen, 122.5x92cm
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
TJUPURRULA, Johhny Yungut (Aboriginal c1930-2006) Untitled, 2001. Provenance: Papunya Tula Artists (cat #JY0112062); private collection, Sydney. Acrylic on Linen 122.5x92cm
Davidson Auctions
Dec. 05, 2021
TJUPURRULA Johhny Yungut (Aboriginal c1930-2006), 'Pulkurru,' 2000., Acrylic on Linen, 91x61cm
Est: $600 - $1,000
TJUPURRULA, Johhny Yungut (Aboriginal c1930-2006) 'Pulkurru,' 2000. Provenance: Papunya Tula Artists (cat #JY0012065); Utopia Art, Sydney 'Six Painters from Papunya Tula Artists,' August 2001; private collection, Sydney. Acrylic on Linen 91x61cm
Davidson Auctions
Aug. 31, 2021
JOHNNY YUNGUT TJUPURRULA, TILUNGA, 2008
Est: $600 - $800
JOHNNY YUNGUT TJUPURRULA (c.1930 - 2016) TILUNGA, 2008 synthetic polymer paint on linen 62.0 x 52.0 cm bears inscription verso: artist's name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. JY0807222 PROVENANCE Papunya Tula Artists, Alice Springs Grant Smith collection, Melbourne, acquired from the above in 2008 This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Papunya Tula Artists that states in part: ‘This painting depicts designs associated with Tilunga, a rockhole site east of the Kintore community. The roundel in this painting depicts the rockhole at the site. In ancestral times a large group of Tingari men came to this site from the east on their travels toward Wilkinkarra (Lake MacKay).’ This work is located at our Melbourne gallery © Johnny Yungut Tjupurrula/Copyright Agency 2021
Deutscher and Hackett
Aug. 31, 2021
JOHNNY YUNGUT TJUPURRULA, UNTITLED, 2008
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
JOHNNY YUNGUT TJUPURRULA (c.1930 - 2016) UNTITLED, 2008 synthetic polymer paint on linen 91.0 x 61.0 cm bears inscription verso: artist's name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. JY0806118 PROVENANCE Papunya Tula Artists, Alice Springs Chapman Gallery, Canberra The Alan Boxer collection, Canberra Mossgreen, Melbourne, 22 July 2015, lot 72 Grant Smith collection, Melbourne This work is located at our Melbourne gallery © Johnny Yungut Tjupurrula/Copyright Agency 2021
Deutscher and Hackett
May. 11, 2021
JOHNNY YUNGUT TJUPURRULA, PUKARATJA, 2002
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
JOHNNY YUNGUT TJUPURRULA (c.1930 – 2006) PUKARATJA, 2002 synthetic polymer paint on linen 121.5 x 91.5 cm bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. JY0206208 PROVENANCE Painted at Kintore, Northern Territory in 2002 Papunya Tula Artists, Alice Springs Private collection, Sydney, acquired from the above in 2002 This painting is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Papunya Tula Artists, Alice Springs, which states: ‘This painting depicts designs associated with the soakage water site of Pukaratja, north of the Pollock Hills in Western Australia. In mythological times a large group of Tingari Men passed through this site during their travels north-east to Lake Mackay. Since events associated with the Tingari Cycle are of a secret nature, no further detail was given. Generally, the Tingari are a group of mythical characters of the Dreaming who travelled over vast stretches of the country, performing rituals and creating and shaping particular sites. The Tingari Men were usually followed by Tingari Women and accompanied by novices and their travels and adventures are enshrined in a number of song cycles. These mythologies form part of the teachings of the post initiatory youths today as well as providing explanations for contemporary customs.’ This item is located at our Melbourne Gallery © Johnny Yungut Tjupurrula/Copyright Agency, 2021
Deutscher and Hackett
Nov. 25, 2020
Johnny Yungut Tjupurrula (circa 1930-2006) Untitled (Designs associated with the site of Wilkinkarra or Lake Mackay), 2002
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
Johnny Yungut Tjupurrula (circa 1930-2006) Untitled (Designs associated with the site of Wilkinkarra or Lake Mackay), 2002 inscribed verso: 'Johnny Yungut Tjupurrula / Papaunya Tula Artists Pty Ltd / JY0205201' synthetic polymer paint on linen 153.0 x 122.0cm (60 1/4 x 48 1/16in). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Oct. 20, 2020
Johnny Warnangkula Tjupurrula - Men's Ceremony, 1999
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Born in the far reaches of the Western Desert, Johnny Warangkula encountered the outside world at just 12 years of age. Within three years his family moved in to Hermannsburg mission where he went through initiation and moved to Papunya shortly after its establishment. At the time of Geoff Bardonâs arrival in 1971 he was serving on the Papunya Council alongside Mick Namarari. Johnny Warangkula was quick to express interest in painting and rapidly developed a distinctive style characterised by layering and over-dotting, He was amongst the most inventive of the early Papunya artists and was foremost amongst those who fundamentally shaped the Papunya art movement. However by the mid 1980s his eyesight began to fail and his painting became infrequent. By the end of the 1990s Warangkula was old and relatively infirm. Yet even at this late stage he was capable of creating raw expressionistic paintings such as this fine example. The finest of Johnny Waralgkulaâs works continue to inspire. Over his thirty-year career, he was a distinctive figure, always wearing his stockmanâs hat and charming visitors with his enigmatic but sincere personality. He was oblivious to the attractions of life beyond the power and responsibilities of his Dreamings. Yet his best paintings not only reverberate with the power of ancient knowledge and forms, but they continue to captivate Western audiences through their uncanny access to our modern sensibility.
Cooee Art
Oct. 20, 2020
Johnny Yungut Tjupurrula - Two Rockholes, 1999
Est: $1,800 - $2,500
Johnny Yungut was born in country north-east of Kiwirrkurra. At the time of his death at 86 years of age, he was the last surviving man of his generation. He began painting for Papunya Tula Artists in 1978 but moved away from Papunya and only resumed painting in 1991. This painting depicts three sets of two rockholes at the sites of Wilpiti, Kiwirrkurra and Winnulnga just to the east. There are two rockholes side by side at each of these sites. The lines represent the sandhills surrounding the area. The Tingari travelled over vast stretches of the country at the dawn of time, performing rituals and creating and shaping particular sites.
Cooee Art
Jul. 22, 2020
Johnny Yungut Tjupurrula (born circa 1930) Untitled (Designs associated with the soakage water site of Tjangimanta), 2006
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Johnny Yungut Tjupurrula (born circa 1930) Untitled (Designs associated with the soakage water site of Tjangimanta), 2006 inscribed verso: 'Papunya Tula Artists Pty Ltd / 137 x 91 cm / Johnny Yungut Tjupurrula / JY0610197' synthetic polymer paint on linen 137.0 x 91.0cm (53 15/16 x 35 13/16in). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Jun. 23, 2020
Johnny Yungut Tjupurrula - Tjungirri
Est: $9,000 - $12,000
Johnny Yungut was born in country north-east of Kiwirrkurra. At the time of his death he was the last surviving man of his generation. He began painting for Papunya Tula Artists in 1978 but moved away from Papunya and only resumed painting in 1991. This painting depicts designs associated with the soakage water site of Tjungamunta, situated in an area of stony hills and abundant rocks north-east of the Kiwirrkura community. In mythological times, a large group of Tingari Men travelled from the south-west, passing through Kiwirrkura and Tjungamunta and then continuing further to the north-east. The Tingari travelled over vast stretches of the country at the dawn of time, performing rituals and creating and shaping particular sites. This beautiful work is characterised by the soft palette of muted white, yellow, pink, and purple, painstakingly applied by meticulous brush work.
Cooee Art
May. 19, 2020
JOHNNY YUNGUT TJUPURRULA, UNTITLED, 2005
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
JOHNNY YUNGUT TJUPURRULA (c.1930 – 2006) UNTITLED, 2005 synthetic polymer paint on linen bears inscription verso: artist's name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. JY0504132 107.0 x 91.5 cm PROVENANCE Papunya Tula Artists, Alice Springs Private collection, Melbourne Deutscher and Hackett, Melbourne, 24 March 2010, lot 24 Private collection, Queensland This item is located at our Melbourne Gallery © Johnny Yungut Tjupurrula/Copyright Agency, 2020
Deutscher and Hackett
Mar. 19, 2020
Johnny Yungut Tjupurrula (c1930 - 2006) - Tingary Cycle 122 x 122cm (stretched and ready to hang)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Johnny Yungut Tjupurrula (c1930 - 2006) Tingary Cycle acrylic on linen 122 x 122cm (stretched and ready to hang) Papunya Tula; Pandanus Gallery cat no. PGPT002
Lawsons
Mar. 18, 2020
JOHNNY YUNGUT TJUPURRULA, (c.1930 – 2016), TJUTALPI, 2003, synthetic polymer paint on linen
Est: $3,500 - $4,500
JOHNNY YUNGUT TJUPURRULA (c.1930 – 2016) TJUTALPI, 2003 synthetic polymer paint on linen SIGNED: bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. JY0304117 DIMENSIONS: 121.5 x 121.5 cm PROVENANCE: Painted at Kiwirrkurra, Western Australia in 2003 Papunya Tula Artists, Alice Springs, Northern Territory AP Bond Gallery, Adelaide The Luczo Family Collection, USA Deutscher and Hackett, Melbourne, 19 October 2016, lot 45 Private collection, Melbourne
Deutscher and Hackett
Oct. 29, 2019
JOHNNY YUNGUT TJUPURRULA, TJUTALPI, 2003
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
JOHNNY YUNGUT TJUPURRULA born c.1930 TJUTALPI, 2003 synthetic polymer paint on linen SIGNED: bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. JY0304117 DIMENSIONS: 121.5 x 121.5 cm PROVENANCE: Painted at Kiwirrkura, Western Australia in 2003 Papunya Tula Artists, Alice Springs, Northern Territory AP Bond Gallery, Adelaide The Luczo Family Collection, USA Deutscher and Hackett, Melbourne, 19 October 2016, lot 45 Private collection, Melbourne Please contact us for viewing details.
Deutscher and Hackett
Oct. 14, 2019
JOHNNY WARANGKULA TJUPURRULA (CIRCA 1932-2001)Fire Dreaming, 1999
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
JOHNNY WARANGKULA TJUPURRULA (CIRCA 1932-2001) Fire Dreaming, 1999 acrylic on linen cat no. JW0990-84 inscribed verso: JW0990-84 216 x 126cm This painting is sold with Red Desert Gallery, Certificate of Authenticity
Gibson's
Sep. 24, 2019
JOHNNY YUNGUT TJUPURRULA, TJUNTULPUL, 2001
Est: $1,200 - $1,500
JOHNNY YUNGUT TJUPURRULA born c.1930 TJUNTULPUL, 2001 synthetic polymer paint on linen SIGNED: bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. JY0110152 DIMENSIONS: 91.0 x 61.0 cm PROVENANCE: Painted for Papunya Tula Artists, Alice Springs, Northern Territory in 2001 Scott Livesey Galleries, Melbourne (stamp verso) Private collection, Melbourne This work is accompanied by a certificate from Papunya Tula Artists, Alice Springs, Northern Territory that states: ‘This painting depicts the swampy area known as Tjuntulpul, situated in sandhill country, east of the Kiwirrkura Community. In mythological times a large group of Tingari Men came from the west and passed through this site during their travels to Lake Mackay. Since events associated with the Tingari Cycle are of a secret nature no further detail was given. Generally, the Tingari are a group of mythical characters of the Dreaming who travelled over vast stretches of the country, performing rituals and creating and shaping particular sites. The Tingari Men were usually followed by Tingari Women and accompanied by novices and their travels and adventures are enshrined in a number of song cycles. These mythologies form part of the teachings of the post initiatory youths today as well as providing explanations for contemporary customs.
Deutscher and Hackett
Sep. 03, 2019
§ JOHNNY YUNGUT TJUPURRULA (c.1930-2006) Tjutalpi 2003 acrylic on linen
Est: $3,500 - $4,500
§ JOHNNY YUNGUT TJUPURRULA (c.1930-2006) Tjutalpi 2003 acrylic on linen inscribed verso with artist's name and Papunya Tula Artists cat. no. JY0304117 121.5 x 122cm PROVENANCE: Painted at Kiwirrkura in 2003 Papunya Tula Artists, Alice Springs AP Bond Gallery, Adelaide (label verso) The Luczo Family Collection, USA Deutscher and Hackett, Melbourne, 19 October 2016, lot 45 Private collection, Melbourne OTHER NOTES: © Johnny Yungut Tjupurrula /Copyright Agency 2019
Leonard Joel
Aug. 22, 2019
Johnny Yungut Tjupurrula (c1930 - 2006) - Tingary Cycle 122 x 122cm (stretched and ready to hang)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Johnny Yungut Tjupurrula (c1930 - 2006) Tingary Cycle acrylic on linen 122 x 122cm (stretched and ready to hang) Papunya Tula; Pandanus Gallery cat no. PGPT002
Lawsons
Jul. 18, 2019
Johnny Yungut Tjupurrula (c1930 - 2006) - Tingary Cycle 122 x 122cm (stretched and ready to hang)
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Johnny Yungut Tjupurrula (c1930 - 2006) Tingary Cycle acrylic on linen 122 x 122cm (stretched and ready to hang) Papunya Tula; Pandanus Gallery cat no. PGPT002
Lawsons
May. 21, 2019
JOHNNY YUNGUT TJUPURRULA, TJUNTULPUL, 2003
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
JOHNNY YUNGUT TJUPURRULA (1930 – 2016) TJUNTULPUL, 2003 synthetic polymer paint on linen SIGNED: bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. JY 0302032 DIMENSIONS: 122.5 x 122.0 cm PROVENANCE: Papunya Tula Artists, Alice Springs, Northern Territory Pandanus Gallery, Queensland (cat. PGPT002) Company collection, Queensland ESSAY: This painting is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Papunya Tula Artists that states in part: This painting depicts the swampy area known as Tjuntulpul, situated in sandhill country, east of the Kiwirrkura Community. In mythological times a large group of Tingari Men visited this site during their travels to Lake Mackay. Since events associated with the Tingari Cycle are of a secret nature, no further detail was given.
Deutscher and Hackett
Jul. 30, 2018
JOHNNY WARANGKULA TJUPURRULA (c.1932-2001) Fire Dreaming at Tjikari 1998 acrylic on linen
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
JOHNNY WARANGKULA TJUPURRULA (c.1932-2001) Fire Dreaming at Tjikari 1998 acrylic on linen 149 x 147 cm 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 Sonia Heitlinger Collection, Melbourne
Leonard Joel
May. 31, 2018
Johnny Yungut Tjupurrula (c1930 - ) - Untitled 61 x 56cm (stretched & ready to hang)
Est: $200 - $300
Johnny Yungut Tjupurrula (c1930 - ) Untitled acrylic on linen 61 x 56cm (stretched & ready to hang) Papunya Tula Artists, cat no. JY1209034 verso
Lawsons
Mar. 25, 2018
JOHNNY WARRANGULA TJUPURRULA (1918-2001)
Est: $5,000 - $10,000
Kamparapa landscape oil on canvas h. 36 w. 48 in. Catalogue No. JW7907, signed and with address on verso, Carrol Condit Galleries label on frame, with documentation from Papunya Tula Artists PTY. LTD.
Butterscotch Auction Gallery LLC
May. 10, 2017
JOHNNY WARANGKULA TJUPURRULA, (c.1932 – 2001), WOMEN CAMPED AT KAMPURRULA, 1973, synthetic polymer paint on board
Est: $35,000 - $55,000
JOHNNY WARANGKULA TJUPURRULA, (c.1932 – 2001), WOMEN CAMPED AT KAMPURRULA, 1973, synthetic polymer paint on board SIGNED: bears inscription verso: JW 730807 DIMENSIONS: 58.0 x 43.0 cm PROVENANCE: Papunya Tula Artists, Northern Territory Arunta Gallery, Northern Territory Private collection, Netherlands Private collection, London EXHIBITED: The Collectors’ Exhibition, Lauraine Diggins Fine Art, Melbourne, 6 August – 29 October 2016 (label attached verso) ESSAY: Women’s Dreamings are relatively rare in the corpus of paintings by Johnny Warangkula Tjupurrula. This particularly fine example, painted towards the end of the first, golden era of the Papunya acrylic painting movement in August 1973, features two women’s camps in luxuriant fields of bush tucker nourished by the rains created by the ancestor beings. The artist is renowned for his early paintings of Rain and Water Dreamings set in his traditional lands around the sites of Kalipinypa, Tjikari and Ilpilli. These paintings shimmer with patchworks of overlapping dots and stippling to suggest the ancestral forces that created the landscape and the richness of edible resources that abound across the country. Kampurarrpa (Kampurrula) is a site close to Ilpilli in the Ehrenberg Ranges where Warangkula established a camp in the early days of the outstation movement following the enactment of the Northern Territory Land Rights legislation in 1976. The painting shows two camps; the women, symbolised by the double-U forms either side of a set of concentric circles, are identified by their equipment–digging sticks and oval carrying dishes. Their footprints, leaving and returning to the camps suggest a series of foraging and collecting expeditions; they also mark the choreography of ceremony. The set of roundels that run vertically through the composition are likely to represent waterholes, and the continuous lines that weave around these relate to one of the graphic symbols for rain that permeate Warangkula’s paintings: see for example, Water and bush tucker Dreaming, 1972, and Water and bush tucker story, 1972.1 The red lines that meander laterally and diagonally across the picture plane may suggest a form of vine (ngalyipi) woven by ancestral women into ceremonial paraphernalia. Women Camped at Kampurrula relates to one of the first monumental canvases to be painted at Papunya, a year later in 1974– Warangkula’s Kampurarrpa in the collection of the National Gallery of Victoria2 which also features two women’s camps. 1. see Ryan, J. and P. Batty, Tjukurrtjanu: Origins of Western Desert art, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, 2011, pp. 270 and 271 respectively (illus.) 2. ibid., pp. 278 – 9 WALLY CARUANA
Deutscher and Hackett
Oct. 19, 2016
JOHNNY YUNGUT TJUPURRULA, born c.1930, TJUTALPI, 2003, synthetic polymer paint on linen
Est: $3,500 - $4,500
JOHNNY YUNGUT TJUPURRULA, born c.1930, TJUTALPI, 2003, synthetic polymer paint on linen SIGNED: bears inscription verso: artists name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. JY0304117 DIMENSIONS: 121.5 x 121.5 cm PROVENANCE: Painted at Kiwirrkura in 2003 Papunya Tula Artists, Alice Springs AP Bond Gallery, Adelaide The Luczo Family Collection, USA ESSAY: This painting is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Papunya Tula Artiststhat states: This painting depicts designs associated with the soakage water site of Tjutalpi, east of the Kiwirrkura community. In mythological times a large group of Tingari Men passed through this site during their travels north to Lake Mackay.
Deutscher and Hackett
Oct. 19, 2016
JOHNNY YUNGUT TJUPURRULA, born c.1930, TJUNGIMANTRA, 2002, synthetic polymer paint on linen
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
JOHNNY YUNGUT TJUPURRULA, born c.1930, TJUNGIMANTRA, 2002, synthetic polymer paint on linen SIGNED: bears inscription verso: artists name, size, Papunya Tula Artists cat. JY0210029 and Alison Kelly Gallery cat. AKG613 DIMENSIONS: 181.5 x 151.0 cm PROVENANCE: Painted at Kintore in 2002 Papunya Tula Artists, Alice Springs Alison Kelly Gallery, Melbourne Private collection, Sydney Joel Fine Art, Melbourne, 16 October 2006, lot 22 The Luczo Family Collection, USA ESSAY: This painting is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Papunya Tula Artiststhat states: This painting depicts designs associated with Tjungimanta, a site with several soakage waters just to the north east of the Kiwirrkura community. In mythological times a large group of Tingari Men came from the west and passed through this site during their travels to Lake Mackay.
Deutscher and Hackett
May. 25, 2016
JOHNNY WARANGKULA TJUPURRULA, (c.1918 2001), MALA (RUFOUS HARE WALLABY) DREAMING, 1971, synthetic polymer powder paint on composition board
Est: $18,000 - $25,000
JOHNNY WARANGKULA TJUPURRULA, (c.1918 2001), MALA (RUFOUS HARE WALLABY) DREAMING, 1971, synthetic polymer powder paint on composition board DIMENSIONS: 23.0 x 34.5 cm PROVENANCE: Painted at Papunya in 1971 Geoffrey Bardon, New South Wales Private collection, New South Wales Deutscher~Menzies, Melbourne, 10 August 1998, lot 13 Private collection, Melbourne Sotheby's, Melbourne, 26 July 2004, lot 91 Private collection, Melbourne EXHIBITED: Tjukurrtjanu: Origins of Western Desert Art, The Ian Potter Centre, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, 30 September 2011-12 February 2012; Musée du Quai Branly, Paris, 9 October 2012-27 January 2013 (label verso) ESSAY: Mala, the Rufous Hare Wallaby (Lagorchestes hirsutus) was once a distinctive inhabitant of the Western Desert, where the hare-sized animal sheltered in needle-sharp tussocks of mature spinifex. Fire was used to promote a mosaic of vegetation types, on which the wallabies were dependent, and fire was again deployed by the Pintupi to flush Mala from cover, so hunters could dispatch the wallabies as they fled.1 Johnny Warangula was intimately associated with the Mala ancestors. He inherited custodianship of the Dreaming from his father and grandfather, who were born at Tjikarri, a rocky outcrop in the heart of Mala country, east of Wilkinkarra (Lake MacKay). There are two distinct narratives associated with Tjikarri: one involves the Nananana men hunting Mala with fire (in the fashion outlined above), while the other concerns the journey of an old sorcerer, Lurnpa, the Red-backed Kingfisher (Todiramphus pyrrhopygius), who, with the aid of a Mala horde, pursues a giant dingo-like creature, Matinpilangu. 1 Geoffrey Bardon verified that Mala (Rufous Hare Wallaby) Dreaming is Warangulas first painting, created in the Western Desert idiom at Papunya in 1971. Moreover, he confirmed that the painting depicts the Mala Dreaming at Tjikarri.2 Produced before Warangula developed his characteristic over-dotting style, the current painting provides an iconographic representation of ceremonial ground and the movements of performers as they reenact the deeds of the Mala ancestors. The central motif provides a planar view of the ceremonial area, with figures (U-shapes) seated around an attenuated performance area. The tracks of Mala ancestors are described on either side of the motif, moving from the bottom to the top of the board. Instrumentally, the tracks on either side of the central motif are subtly different. 1 The leftmost track shows a Mala ancestor moving slowly, dragging its tail (straight line) and using its front paws (E-shapes) for support, as it lifts its large rear legs in the typical mode of Australian macropods (as indicated by V-shaped footprints). The movement of the Mala ancestor on the right is more distinct. As the animal approaches the concentric circle, it rests one clenched paw on the ground, (to look around?), then placing both front paws on the earth on the rim of the roundel (as if to drink). The Mala then hops over the circle, resting its front right paw on the ground again (to check the scene?) before continuing. In the ceremonial context, elaborately decorated performers re-enact the actions of the Mala ancestors. 1 The hardboard, which supports the Mala (Rufous Hare Wallaby) Dreaming, is made of salvaged materials used in the first months of painting at Papunya. The boards familiar materiality is enhanced by the presence of a previous painting, evident below the yellow ochre background. The excitement that came with the revelation of distant sites and ceremonies is palpable in the directness of Warangulas attack. 1 1. While they were widespread in Warangulas youth, Mala are now extinct in mainland Australia, having been adversely affected by changes to the fire regime in combination with depredation by introduced animals, notably the Red Fox. The last mainland Mala was sighted in the Tanami Desert in 1991. 2. Geoffrey Bardon, Lot 13, in Fine Art Paintings, 10 August 1998, Melbourne, Deutscher-Menzies, p. 24. 1 JOHN KEAN
Deutscher and Hackett
May. 21, 2015
JOHNNY YUNGUT TJUPURRULA (NE C.1930)
Est: €1,200 - €1,700
JOHNNY YUNGUT TJUPURRULA (NE C.1930) TINGARI CYCLE AT TARKUL / CYCLE TINGARI A TARKUL, 2001 Acrylique sur toile 61 cm x 31 cm
Cornette de Saint-Cyr
May. 21, 2015
JOHNNY YUNGUT TJUPURRULA (NE C.1930)
Est: €4,500 - €5,500
JOHNNY YUNGUT TJUPURRULA (NE C.1930) CYCLE TINGARI A TJUNGIMANTA / TINGARI CYCLE AT TJUNGIMANTA, 2002 Acrylique sur toile 122 cm x 122 cm
Cornette de Saint-Cyr
May. 21, 2015
JOHNNY YUNGUT TJUPURRULA (CIRCA 1930-2006) Tjuntalipi 2006 acrylic on linen
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
JOHNNY YUNGUT TJUPURRULA (CIRCA 1930-2006) Tjuntalipi 2006 acrylic on linen inscribed with artist's name and Papunya Tula Artists' cat. no. 'JY0604150' verso 91 x 91cm PROVENANCE: Raft Art Space, Darwin Private Collection, Melbourne OTHER NOTES: Accompanied by certificate of authenticity from Papunya Tula Artists, NT
Leonard Joel
Nov. 14, 2013
JOHNNY YUNGUT TJUPURRULA (CIRCA 1930-2006) Water Dreaming Kalinpa 2001 screenprint (single edition)
Est: $2,000 - $2,500
JOHNNY YUNGUT TJUPURRULA (CIRCA 1930-2006) Water Dreaming Kalinpa 2001 screenprint (single edition) 44 x 98cm PROVENANCE: Alcaston Gallery, Melbourne 2008 OTHER NOTES: Accompanied by Papunya Tjupi certificate of authenticity
Leonard Joel
Oct. 10, 2013
JOHNNY YUNGUT TJUPURRULA (CIRCA 1930-2006) Tjuntalipi 2006 acrylic on linen
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
JOHNNY YUNGUT TJUPURRULA (CIRCA 1930-2006) Tjuntalipi 2006 acrylic on linen inscribed with artist's name and Papunya Tula Artists' cat. no. 'JY0604150' verso 91 x 91cm PROVENANCE: Raft Art Space, Darwin Private Collection, Melbourne OTHER NOTES: Accompanied by certificate of authenticity from Papunya Tula Artists, NT
Leonard Joel
Jun. 26, 2013
JOHNNY YUNGUT TJUPURRULA (c.1930) Cycle Tingari à
Est: CHF6,000 - CHF8,000
JOHNNY YUNGUT TJUPURRULA (c.1930) Cycle Tingari à Yunala, 2003 Acrylique sur toile de lin. JOHNNY YUNGUT TJUPURRULA (c.1930) Cycle Tingari à Yunala, 2003 Acrylique sur toile de lin. 122x122 cm.
Koller Auctions
Mar. 27, 2013
JOHNNY YUNGUT TJUPURRULA TJANGIMANTA, 2002 121.5 x
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
JOHNNY YUNGUT TJUPURRULA TJANGIMANTA, 2002 121.5 x 122.0 cm synthetic polymer paint on linen
Deutscher and Hackett
Dec. 01, 2012
Johnny Yungut Tjupurrula Sans titre - Tingari -
Est: €1,100 - €1,300
Johnny Yungut Tjupurrula Sans titre - Tingari - 1998 Acrylique sur toile - 45 x 90 cm Groupe Pintupi - Désert Occidental Notre toile décrit plus particulièrement les motifs associés au site...
Millon & Associes
Dec. 01, 2012
Johnny Yungut Tjupurrula Sans titre -Tingari -
Est: €1,600 - €1,800
Johnny Yungut Tjupurrula Sans titre -Tingari - 1998 Acrylique sur toile - 60 x 90 cm Groupe Pintupi - Désert Occidental Notre toile décrit plus particulièrement les motifs associés au site de Tjutalpi.
Millon & Associes
Dec. 01, 2012
Johnny Yungut Tjupurrula Sans titre - Tingari -
Est: €2,000 - €2,500
Johnny Yungut Tjupurrula Sans titre - Tingari - 1998 Acrylique sur toile - 90 x 90 cm Groupe Pintupi - Désert Occidental Notre toile décrit plus particulièrement les motifs associés au site de Kirriwiri.
Millon & Associes