2008 painting on canvas Emu and kangaroo dot painting depicting emu and kangaroo dreaming Prime condition Never been on frame Original with certificate of authenticity
Approx 33 x 46 inches
Hello, this item is an Australian Aboriginal dot painting on canvas depicting an emu and kangaroo Dreaming composition, executed in acrylic using a dense dotting technique and concentric circular motifs. Based on the visual language, palette, and iconography, the work aligns with Central Australian desert painting traditions, most commonly associated with artists working in community art centres from the late 1990s to early 2000s. The emu and kangaroo are standard ancestral beings within Dreaming narratives, and the repeated circular forms represent ceremonial sites and movement through Country rather than purely decorative patterning. The canvas size, approximately 33 by 46 inches, is consistent with export and gallery-format works produced for the international market during this period. The surface condition appears good, with no visible paint loss, tearing, or water damage, and the fact that the work has never been stretched or framed does not negatively affect authenticity.
In market terms, Aboriginal paintings of this scale and quality by unlisted or community-based artists, even when accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, typically fall within a mid-range bracket. Comparable works sold through Australian and international auction platforms generally achieve between $800 and $1,800 USD.