Price: Sold





Title: Simpson Gap

ID: 047138

Medium: Watercolour on Archer Paper

Size: 74 x 49 cm

The painting depicts Simpson Gap (part of the Western MacDonnell Ranges).


The Aboriginal traditional owners, the Arrernte people of Alice Springs in central Australia call Simpson Gap by its traditional name Rungutirpa. In Aboriginal mythology Rungutirpa is the home of a group of giant goanna ancestors.


Simpson Gap has a permanent water hole and black footed rock wallabies live in the gap's rocky ridge.


If you would like to know more about Simpson Gap and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following articles:

 


Simpson Gap

An Australian Aboriginal artwork should always be issued with a Certificate of Provenance, also known as a Certificate of Authenticity. This document contains vital information on the artist, as well as details about the artwork itself. When selling on an artwork, please ensure that this document is passed on. Authenticity of Provenance means that the origin or authorship of a work of art has been correctly identified.

Central Art follows a well defined provenance and authenticity process to ensure that we are an exemplar in our business practice . Careful and detailed documentation follows – each work is given a catalogue number, inscribed on the back of the artwork with the Central Art stamped logo, the artist's signature and the title of the work.





Our Certificate of Provenance contains the following information:

  • Artwork title and depiction
  • Catalogue number
  • Dimensions
  • Medium
  • Date of completion
  • Artists name
  • Date of birth
  • Region
  • Language group
  • Description the artwork represents
  • Portrait of the artist and the work (as shown in image above)
  • Portrait of the artist signing the work
  • Our business and contacts details
  • Authorising signature from a person on behalf of Central Art

Printed on the Certificate of Provenance is a copyright acknowledgement that reads as follows:

This work is copyright. The copyright is owned by the Artist and his/her people. This painting may not be reproduced in part, in whole, or in any other form without the permission of the Artist or his/her inheritors clearly in writing, with all knowledge prior to final proof to the family concerned – then only when clearance has been approved.

 

Description

The painting depicts Simpson Gap (part of the Western MacDonnell Ranges).


The Aboriginal traditional owners, the Arrernte people of Alice Springs in central Australia call Simpson Gap by its traditional name Rungutirpa. In Aboriginal mythology Rungutirpa is the home of a group of giant goanna ancestors.


Simpson Gap has a permanent water hole and black footed rock wallabies live in the gap's rocky ridge.


If you would like to know more about Simpson Gap and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following articles:

 


Medium: Watercolour on Archer Paper

Size: 74 x 49 cm

The painting depicts Simpson Gap (part of the Western MacDonnell Ranges).


The Aboriginal traditional owners, the Arrernte people of Alice Springs in central Australia call Simpson Gap by its traditional name Rungutirpa. In Aboriginal mythology Rungutirpa is the home of a group of giant goanna ancestors.


Simpson Gap has a permanent water hole and black footed rock wallabies live in the gap's rocky ridge.


If you would like to know more about Simpson Gap and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following articles:

 


Simpson Gap

An Australian Aboriginal artwork should always be issued with a Certificate of Provenance, also known as a Certificate of Authenticity. This document contains vital information on the artist, as well as details about the artwork itself. When selling on an artwork, please ensure that this document is passed on. Authenticity of Provenance means that the origin or authorship of a work of art has been correctly identified.

Central Art follows a well defined provenance and authenticity process to ensure that we are an exemplar in our business practice . Careful and detailed documentation follows – each work is given a catalogue number, inscribed on the back of the artwork with the Central Art stamped logo, the artist's signature and the title of the work.





Our Certificate of Provenance contains the following information:

  • Artwork title and depiction
  • Catalogue number
  • Dimensions
  • Medium
  • Date of completion
  • Artists name
  • Date of birth
  • Region
  • Language group
  • Description the artwork represents
  • Portrait of the artist and the work (as shown in image above)
  • Portrait of the artist signing the work
  • Our business and contacts details
  • Authorising signature from a person on behalf of Central Art

Printed on the Certificate of Provenance is a copyright acknowledgement that reads as follows:

This work is copyright. The copyright is owned by the Artist and his/her people. This painting may not be reproduced in part, in whole, or in any other form without the permission of the Artist or his/her inheritors clearly in writing, with all knowledge prior to final proof to the family concerned – then only when clearance has been approved.

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