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Title: HELP identifying
Post by: Ma on August 18, 2013, 09:02:40 PM: This beautiful piece of Balinese art is one of my favourite pieces.I think it is 1960's. No artist name but very talented. someone told me there is a village that this TYPE of art is painted but no more info found. My girlfriend who passed away told me to remember her whenever i saw a butterfly. I saw this 2 weeks later at a garage sale and started to cry as it had fish and butterflies.The fish represent my family who are fisherpeople.So incredible.Such a lovely piece.
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Post by: greenacres on August 18, 2013, 10:32:32 PM: Ah, I see your from the other side of the pond as BigWullie would say. Are there any signatures anywhere that you notice? Back or front?
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Post by: Ma on August 18, 2013, 10:45:25 PM: yes from the land down under. No artist that i can see. Maybe under the frame.Our country is only just over 200 years old so antiques here are mainly enlish and european that others have bought back fron O/s trips.I have been an avid collector 4 over 30 years.Vast range of goodies.plus I buy and sell on ebay
i have had this for 3 years
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Post by: mart on August 19, 2013, 07:54:17 AM: Does it have a glass front ?? Done on paper or ???
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Post by: Ma on August 19, 2013, 04:01:27 PM: No glass front but it appears to be a type of felt or something.
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Post by: mart on August 20, 2013, 10:22:42 AM: Can you take a close up on the material ??
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Post by: KC on August 20, 2013, 01:45:52 PM: Is it painting on velvet? That was popular in the 60's to 70's!
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Post by: bigwull on August 20, 2013, 03:22:14 PM: Quote from: greenacres on August 18, 2013, 10:32:32 PM
Ah, I see your from the other side of the pond as BigWullie would say. Are there any signatures anywhere that you notice? Back or front?
not this sideG,acre....she,s in the land of the Vegemite Sandwich....horribl e bloody stuff....reminds me of Marmite...yuk.... ;D.
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Post by: Ma on August 20, 2013, 05:12:16 PM: definately not canvas, it is a type of material and a watercolour!
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Post by: mart on August 20, 2013, 06:34:07 PM: Watercolor would not work on fabric !! Looks almost like barkcloth !! Does it have a nobby uneven feel ??
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Post by: Ma on August 20, 2013, 06:48:35 PM: yes it does feel rough almost like felt
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Post by: Ma on August 20, 2013, 07:13:47 PM: https://www.google.com.au/search?q=art+from+Keliki&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=uBMUUquPBqqSiQfZ9IG4BA&ved=0CFUQsAQ&biw=1846&bih=995
Seems I googled art in Bali and remembered there is a village that specializes in art.So here is Keliki art. Now just find the artist might prove more difficult
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Post by: mart on August 20, 2013, 08:53:30 PM: It isn`t felt,, its a woven fabric !! I can see the weave !!
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Post by: mart on August 20, 2013, 09:24:15 PM: You might look through this site and see the traditional Balinese textiles !! I am not sure yours is from Bali,,perhaps another area of Indonesia !!
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Post by: Ma on August 21, 2013, 02:00:34 AM: I got it from the lady who had the vietnamese bodhi leaf paintings.. Maybe none are what they seem.lol
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Post by: mart on August 21, 2013, 08:20:24 AM: Problem with things like this is that they are done all over that area and sold as tourist items !! Its cottage industry there !! They do what sells and its not always what is typical for their culture !!
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Post by: Ma on August 21, 2013, 04:38:27 PM: Looks like I may never know the artist .I do know it was 1960's. I know it will always be my favourite piece of art for it's unique subject and the reminder my best friend is alway's near :)
Thank"s for the help
Title: Re: HELP identifying
Post by: mart on August 21, 2013, 05:03:43 PM: That is certainly how you should remember it, and always keep it with you !! Its a beautiful piece and we are sorry for your loss !! And in that context,, knowing the artist is really unimportant !! Knowing and remembering your friend is !!!
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Post by: fancypants on August 21, 2013, 06:27:20 PM: Any chance your item is batik , Ma ?
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Post by: Ma on August 21, 2013, 08:08:20 PM: Thanks so much Mart yes it is not important but like you I love researching and have plenty of time on my hands.My children asked me to let them know what is what so

i started putting all my "stuff" in a catalogue with what I know about each item.It's been fun.Then when i'm gone they can decide what to do with it. My daughter abso9lutely loves this piece so i know it will not be sold. i don't get attached to "stuff" like some collectors but this one is special.
Thanks for helping everyone
Not Batik fancypants but I have found an artist whose work resembles this one.When I find the link I shall post.
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Post by: Ma on August 21, 2013, 08:19:16 PM: http://www.ebay.it/itm/peinture-de-Ida-Bagus-peinture-bali-painting-from-Bali-balinean-art-/221174926631?pt=FR_JG_Art_Peintures&hash=item337f0d8d27
This is similar work.I can't translate the page.It's in french. Seem it says monkeys.Muted tones are there but am I guessing.Does it have a signature.Anyone translate French for me..
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Post by: mart on August 21, 2013, 09:26:35 PM: It says Ida Bagus is the artist s name !! Couldn`t see the whole pic but looks a different style to me !!
Hard to tell Fancy if this was done with a paint technique or batik !! Looks like vegetable dyes but not sure of their method !! This and the link that was posted are given as contemporary art so fairly modern !!