Djumpin Devil Spirit, 2001

91 x 61 cm, 95 x 64.5 cm frame

Est. $8,000 – $15,000

Hammer $7,000

Provenance: Painted in Derby, WA Private Collection, Vic
Artwork story: Paddy Bedford, was an enigmatic octogenarian at the time he began painting, yet he immediatly stood out as a uniquely talented artist. This work was created early in his career as an artist, during a workshop organised by Neil McLeod for Jack Dale at his home in Derby during late 2001. Bedford was staying with his old friend Dale at the time, and decided that he too would like to paint. The small number of works produced were photo-documented and as a consequence, this piece is accompanied by two good photographs of the artist at work on the painting. This image depicts both the spirit and the site south-west of Bedford Downs where a creek bed runs between high, sheer cliffs. The story is from his mother's country whose birthplace was nearby at Wirndoowoon. According to the artist, this was a place of dangerous Devil Devil Dreaming.

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Sale 1 · Lot 20

c. 1922 – 2007

91 x 61 cm, 95 x 64.5 cm frame

Est. $8,000 – $15,000

Hammer $7,000

Provenance: Painted in Derby, WA Private Collection, Vic
Artwork story: Paddy Bedford, was an enigmatic octogenarian at the time he began painting, yet he immediatly stood out as a uniquely talented artist. This work was created early in his career as an artist, during a workshop organised by Neil McLeod for Jack Dale at his home in Derby during late 2001. Bedford was staying with his old friend Dale at the time, and decided that he too would like to paint. The small number of works produced were photo-documented and as a consequence, this piece is accompanied by two good photographs of the artist at work on the painting. This image depicts both the spirit and the site south-west of Bedford Downs where a creek bed runs between high, sheer cliffs. The story is from his mother's country whose birthplace was nearby at Wirndoowoon. According to the artist, this was a place of dangerous Devil Devil Dreaming.