The central circle in this painting shows the main camp, while the smaller connecting circles in the outer represent family camps. The white connecting circles mean a plentiful supply of water. The hunters are represented by feet and the remaining objects portray the presence of women in the form of a person (boomerang shape) digging stick (club shape) and coolamon. The background design represents the landform
Dimensions
4 1/2 inches by 6 inches
Acquired From:
Gallery/Dealer
Dear Thomas, Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. My sincere apologies for the delay with the appraisal. The presented object appears to be a print on paper or cardboard with unknown measurements. The print depicts an abstract motif in the style of the art of the Aboriginals and shows a hunting and living area. It was made by the Australian artist Rusell Saunders and has the edition 111/500. Sadly no additional information for an artist with this name fitting in style and motif is given by reference books and databases. Comparable objects were recently not offered and sold on the international auction market. This piece is in good condition and there is no severe damage visible in the images provided. A fair market estimation would be between 50 to 100 USD. This estimate is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparable items. Retail "asking prices" can be higher and may vary. With kind regards, George
