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Los Angeles, CA, United States
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The Kelton Collection of Australian Art
ABELL AUCTION CO. PRESENTS KELTON COLLECTION OF IMPORTANT AUSTRALIAN INDIGENOUS WORKS OF ART ON JULY 28 IN LOS ANGELES. Abell Auction Co. will present a wonderful array of Aboriginal art from the collection of Richard Kelton (1929-2019), whose respect and passion for the Australian Indigenous culture inspired him to curate one of the world's most important private collections of its kind. Live bidding at the July 28 online sale will start at 9 a.m. PDT. Featuring over 300 lots, the important sale will offer paintings on canvas, bark paintings, prints, sculptures, carvings, regalia, and other unique items. "This is a special opportunity for the contemporary art community to continue Richard Kelton's legacy of preserving the spirit and culture of the Australian Indigenous people," said Abell Auction Co. Vice President Todd Schireson. 'These extraordinary works demonstrate important developments in 20th century art, ranging from early bark painters of Arnhem Land, to the Western Desert artists who set the course for the way in which Aboriginal art was disseminated and appreciated internationally. They also serve as a testament to the prominence and recognition of women artists.' Highlighted Auction Items Works by Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri, Emily Kame Kngwarreye, Albert Namatjira and other well-known artists of the region will highlight the sale. Featured items include Albert Namatjira "A Mountain Range, Australia"; Emily Kame Kngwarreye "Ochre Body Paint"; Narputta Nangala Jugadai "Muruntji Rockhole in Red Tones"; Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri "Love Story Dreaming"; Janet Forrester Ngala: "Sugar Bag Dreaming"; Narputta Nangala Jugada "Muruntji Rockhole in Red Tones"; and Norma Giles "Tatjarr."
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0126: Artists Unknown, Five assorted 20th C hardwood incised boomerangsEst. $200-$300
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0128: Bobby Barrdjaray Nganjmira, 1915-1992, Rainbow Serpent, NgalyodEst. $1,500-$2,000
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0137: George Liwukang Bukurlatjpi, 1927-2007, Beginning of the Wet SeasonEst. $800-$1,000
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0144: Roger Yilarama 2, Rock Wallaby & Rock Python (Narbalek & Nawuran)Est. $300-$500
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