Matthew Freddy PURUNTATAMERI Sold at Auction Prices

b. 1980 -

MATTHEW FREDDY PURUNTATAMERI
Skin: Pandanus
Country: Munupi
Dance: Jurrukukuni (Boobook Owl)


Matthew was born in Darwin. He began painting on canvas in the 1980’s at Jilamara Art Centre. His father Paddy Freddy Puruntatameri encouraged Matthew to make art and keep the traditions alive. He began to focus on carvings and painting in 1988. Matthew is completed a diploma in art and craft.

Both he and his younger brother Patrick have exhibited extensively throughout Australia with work held in International collections, and have an outstanding reputation as leading Tiwi artists.


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  • MATTHEW PURUNTATAMERI, TOKWAMPINI (THE BIRD), NATURAL EARTH PIGMENTS ON IRONWOOD, 79CM (HEIGHT) PROVENANCE: JILAMARA ARTS & CRAFT,...
    Oct. 05, 2023

    MATTHEW PURUNTATAMERI, TOKWAMPINI (THE BIRD), NATURAL EARTH PIGMENTS ON IRONWOOD, 79CM (HEIGHT) PROVENANCE: JILAMARA ARTS & CRAFT,...

    Est: $700 - $1,400

    MATTHEW PURUNTATAMERI, TOKWAMPINI (THE BIRD), NATURAL EARTH PIGMENTS ON IRONWOOD, 79CM (HEIGHT) PROVENANCE: JILAMARA ARTS & CRAFT, NORTHERN TERRITORY (CAT. NO. 831-03)

    Leonard Joel
  • MATTHEW PURUNTATAMERI, TOKWAMPINI (THE BIRD), NATURAL EARTH PIGMENTS ON IRONWOOD, 79CM (HEIGHT) PROVENANCE: JILAMARA ARTS & CRAFT,...
    Aug. 10, 2023

    MATTHEW PURUNTATAMERI, TOKWAMPINI (THE BIRD), NATURAL EARTH PIGMENTS ON IRONWOOD, 79CM (HEIGHT) PROVENANCE: JILAMARA ARTS & CRAFT,...

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    MATTHEW PURUNTATAMERI, TOKWAMPINI (THE BIRD), NATURAL EARTH PIGMENTS ON IRONWOOD, 79CM (HEIGHT) PROVENANCE: JILAMARA ARTS & CRAFT, NORTHERN TERRITORY (CAT. NO. 831-03)

    Leonard Joel
  • MATTHEW FREDDY PURUNTATAMERI, PUKAMANI 1995, OCHRE ON CANVAS, INSCRIBED VERSO JILAMARA ARTS & CRAFTS, CAT NO. LC95MF060, 191 X 31CM...
    Feb. 02, 2023

    MATTHEW FREDDY PURUNTATAMERI, PUKAMANI 1995, OCHRE ON CANVAS, INSCRIBED VERSO JILAMARA ARTS & CRAFTS, CAT NO. LC95MF060, 191 X 31CM...

    Est: $600 - $800

    MATTHEW FREDDY PURUNTATAMERI, PUKAMANI 1995, OCHRE ON CANVAS, INSCRIBED VERSO JILAMARA ARTS & CRAFTS, CAT NO. LC95MF060, 191 X 31CM PROVENANCE: THE NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK ART COLLECTION

    Leonard Joel
  • MATTHEW FREDDY PURUNTATAMERI, UNTITLED (TRADITIONAL DESIGNS), 1998
    Aug. 31, 2021

    MATTHEW FREDDY PURUNTATAMERI, UNTITLED (TRADITIONAL DESIGNS), 1998

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    MATTHEW FREDDY PURUNTATAMERI born 1972 UNTITLED (TRADITIONAL DESIGNS), 1998 natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas 88.0 x 38.5 cm bears inscription on Jilamara Arts and Crafts stamp verso: artist’s name, skin group and dance group PROVENANCE Jilamara Arts and Crafts, Milikapiti, Melville Island, Northern Territory Private collection, Melbourne, acquired from the above in 1998 This work is located at our Melbourne gallery © Matthew Freddy Puruntatameri/Copyright Agency 2021

    Deutscher and Hackett
  • MATTHEW FREDDY PURUNTATAMERI, UNTITLED (TRADITIONAL DESIGNS), 1998
    May. 11, 2021

    MATTHEW FREDDY PURUNTATAMERI, UNTITLED (TRADITIONAL DESIGNS), 1998

    Est: $2,500 - $3,500

    MATTHEW FREDDY PURUNTATAMERI born 1972 UNTITLED (TRADITIONAL DESIGNS), 1998 natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas 88.0 x 38.5 cm bears inscription on Jilamara Arts and Crafts stamp verso: artist’s name, skin group and dance group PROVENANCE Jilamara Arts and Crafts, Milikapiti, Melville Island, Northern Territory Private collection, Melbourne, acquired from the above in 1998 This item is located at our Melbourne Gallery © Matthew Freddy Puruntatameri/Copyright Agency, 2021

    Deutscher and Hackett
  • Matthew Freddy Puruntatameri Bird 2005 natural earth pigments on ironwood
    May. 04, 2017

    Matthew Freddy Puruntatameri Bird 2005 natural earth pigments on ironwood

    Est: $550 - $750

    Matthew Freddy Puruntatameri Bird 2005 natural earth pigments on ironwood 202cm

    Leonard Joel
  • A TRIO OF TIWI PAINTINGS
    Mar. 06, 2017

    A TRIO OF TIWI PAINTINGS

    Est: $300 - $500

    A TRIO OF TIWI PAINTINGS i) Cabrini Wilson - Untitled 1997 ii) Matthew Freddy Puruntatameri - Untitled, 1995 iii) Raymond Bush - Untitled 1995 natural earth pigments on linen (3) inscribed verso with artist''s name, title and ii)and iii) with cat. no. SC95FO70, and cat no.SC95RB024 71 x 23cm; 21.5 x 76.5cm; 76 x 22cm

    Leonard Joel
  • A SUITE OF 20 KIMBERLEY WORKS ON PAPER
    Feb. 26, 2017

    A SUITE OF 20 KIMBERLEY WORKS ON PAPER

    Est: $900 - $1,200

    A SUITE OF 20 KIMBERLEY WORKS ON PAPER Artists represented are Pearly Patrick, Rosemarie, Freddy Wilson, (2), Nellie Gordon (2), Irene Mungatopi, Freddy Matthew (3), Freda Warlapinni, Therese Rose Puruntatameri, Ian Cook, Nancy Dillyai, Daissy Bitting, Nancy Dyllia, Peggy Griffiths, Goodurgi, Doojun and Wijilbum 28.5 x 38cm each

    Leonard Joel
  • A GROUP OF NINE TIWI PAINTINGS 1995-1996
    Feb. 26, 2017

    A GROUP OF NINE TIWI PAINTINGS 1995-1996

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    A GROUP OF NINE TIWI PAINTINGS 1995-1996 Artists include Freda Warlpinni (2) , Ian Cook (3), Matthew Freddy Puruntameri(2), Jennifer Murray, and Jacqueline Puruntatameri natural earth pigments on paper 57 x 25cm (smallest) and 38 x 56cm (largest)

    Leonard Joel
  • A TRIO OF TIWI PAINTINGS
    Feb. 26, 2017

    A TRIO OF TIWI PAINTINGS

    Est: $300 - $500

    A TRIO OF TIWI PAINTINGS i) Cabrini Wilson - Untitled 1997 ii) Matthew Freddy Puruntatameri - Untitled, 1995 iii) Raymond Bush - Untitled 1995 natural earth pigments on linen (3) inscribed verso with artist''s name, title and ii)and iii) with cat. no. SC95FO70, and cat no.SC95RB024 71 x 23cm; 21.5 x 76.5cm; 76 x 22cm

    Leonard Joel
  • Matthew Freddy Puruntatameri Bird 2005 natural earth pigments on ironwood
    Dec. 08, 2016

    Matthew Freddy Puruntatameri Bird 2005 natural earth pigments on ironwood

    Est: $700 - $900

    Matthew Freddy Puruntatameri Bird 2005 natural earth pigments on ironwood 202cm

    Leonard Joel
  • Matthew Freddy Puruntatameri Bird 2005 natural earth pigments on ironwood
    Nov. 03, 2016

    Matthew Freddy Puruntatameri Bird 2005 natural earth pigments on ironwood

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Matthew Freddy Puruntatameri Bird 2005 natural earth pigments on ironwood 202cm

    Leonard Joel
  • Matthew Freddy Puruntatameri Jilamara Natural Earth Pigments on Linen
    Feb. 17, 2014

    Matthew Freddy Puruntatameri Jilamara Natural Earth Pigments on Linen

    Est: $450 - $600

    Matthew Freddy Puruntatameri Jilamara Natural Earth Pigments on Linen 1995 Unstretched 38cm x 51cm

    Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
  • MATTHEW FREDDY PURUNTATAMERI Purukapali natural
    Oct. 14, 2009

    MATTHEW FREDDY PURUNTATAMERI Purukapali natural

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    MATTHEW FREDDY PURUNTATAMERI Purukapali natural earth pigments on ironwood 100.0 cm height

    Deutscher and Hackett
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