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photo by Roy Ryan (copyright). Clifford Possum Tjalpjarri dec'd 2002
We have 20 pieces by Clifford from $10,000
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One of the best aspects of art dealing is meeting the artists and being with Clifford whether in the outback or in the city was always a pleasure and educational. Clifford had a great sense of humour and loved singing his dreamings when painting, the sound of his laughter will be with me forever. I was saddened to miss his funeral but the extended negotiations after his death meant I was required to fly back east before they were finalised.
.Born c.1932 at Napperby station of the Anmatyerre language / tribe.
His father was born at the site of Ngarlu (Ngwerritye Alatiye) west of Mt Allen. His mother came from Warlugulong, south-west of Yuendumu. The name 'Possum' was given to Clifford by his paternal grandfather. Clifford received no formal education, growing up 'in the bush' and then at Jay Creek during the late 40's. He did stock work at various stations across the Centre, including Hamilton Downs, Glen Helen, Mt Wedge, Mt Allen and Napperby.
Clifford was one of the first painters in Papunya and is therefore a forefather of the contemporary Aboriginal art movement. He is represented in all major collections in Australia and overseas.
One of the last men to join Geoffrey Bardon's group of 'painting men' at the beginning of the 70's - with the encouragement of his brother, Tim LEURA One of his paintings sold at Sutherbys Aution in July 2007 for a world record 2.4 million dollars.
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| Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri* | |
| Linen 1830*1220 mm | |
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REWARD this piece was stolen from our exhibition at Miranda shopping Centre in April 1997. We still have the original Certificate and all the working photos. A reward of $5000 is offered for its safe return NO QUESTIONS ASKED, NO PROSECUTION! We just want this piece back for arts sake!
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| Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri* | |
| Lightning & Eagle | |
| Linen 1200*900 mm approx | |
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Ceremony between Lightning "lawmen" and Eagle "lawmen" . Supplied with set of working photos.
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POA sorry sold Apr2008 (WE HAVE MORE WITH VIDEO)
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| Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri* | |
| Linen 1210*910 mm | |
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Title: Snake Dreaming Painted in 1996, this painting represents the mythical carpet snake that are connected with the artists ancestral homeland. Supplied with set of working photos.
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| Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri* | |
| Linen 1540*1150 mm | |
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Stunning piece! This is Clifford's mothers Dreaming and represents the Corkwood tree. this tree only flowers after very cold weather and its nectar is relished by traditional people. Supplied with set of working photos.
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