Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr to Auction European Collection of 40 Aboriginal Artworks in Paris

A European private collection of 40 Aboriginal artworks will be auctioned online by Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr in Paris from January 13 to 23, 2026. Assembled between the early 1990s and 2011, this encyclopedic grouping offers a comprehensive look at Aboriginal cultural production. Notable pieces include Esther Giles's 2008 painting 'Mountain Devil Story,' executed in synthetic polymer paint on linen with an estimate of €800–1,200, and ritual works by the late Gali Yalkarriwuy Gurruwiwi. Also featured are animal sculptures by Bevan Namponan. The collection encompasses diverse mediums, from acrylic to ochre, and styles ranging from dot art to medicine leaves. A portion of these works was previously displayed at the Wissenschaftszentrum in Bonn during 2010. The sale highlights paintings that depict ancestral beings connected to the sea and sky.