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Watercolour by Basel Rantji in FARRER, Australian Capital Territory for sale

Watercolour by Basel Rantji
Watercolour by Basel Rantji
Watercolour by Basel Rantji

This is a painting that my late parents received as an anniversary gift. It has been stored since then and the colours are quite bright.
It is signed by aboriginal artist BASEL RANTJI. It is not dated but from the date of my parents’ anniversary it was painted before 1975.
An internet search shows that Basel Rantji (1936-99) was related to Albert Namatjira who taught him how to paint with water colours. He was part of the Hermannsburg group.
It is unframed and is painted on thick cardboard (27 x 18cm). There are smudges on the edge of the painting and on the sky on the left of the painting. See photo for details.
Similar works are on the internet for up to $500 (framed).
Interestingly this painting appears to be a smaller version of one from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs Art Collection. I think this one is better.
http://www.nma.gov.au/collections-search/atsiaa/display.php?irn=147536
The more I look into the information on this painting the more I think I should keep it.