How is Aboriginal art authenticated at Art by Farquhar?

Every painting sold at Art by Farquhar comes with a Certificate of Authenticity documenting the artist, their community, the story behind the work, and provenance details. Art by Farquhar is a proud member of the Aboriginal Art Association of Australia (AAAA), which binds members to a strict code of conduct ensuring artists are treated fairly, transparently and with respect.

Where do Art by Farquhar's artists come from?

Art by Farquhar works directly with artists and their families from two of Australia's most significant Indigenous art regions: the Central Desert of the Northern Territory, including communities such as Willowra and Yuendumu; and the APY Lands of South Australia, home to artists from Ernabella (Pukatja), Watarru and surrounding homelands. The gallery has built direct relationships with artists over many years.

Can I buy Aboriginal art online from Art by Farquhar?

Yes. Art by Farquhar's full collection is available to purchase online at farquhar.art, with shipping available Australia-wide and internationally. Paintings can be purchased as unstretched canvas or stretched and ready to hang (stretching available for Adelaide customers). The gallery is also open in person at 1070 South Road, Edwardstown, South Australia.

What is the APY Lands and why is the art significant?

The Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands is an Aboriginal-owned area of approximately 103,000 square kilometres in the far north-west of South Australia. Artists from the APY Lands paint stories passed down through their families — Dreaming stories that connect people to their country, culture and ancestors. Art by Farquhar works closely with APY Lands artists including Janice Stanley, Rhoda Tjitayi, Susan Tjitayi and Renae Nakamarra Nelson.

How much does Aboriginal art cost at Art by Farquhar?

Art by Farquhar's collection ranges from small works under $500 through to major statement pieces over $10,000. Pricing reflects canvas size, artist reputation, complexity of the work and cultural significance. The gallery does not discount — prices reflect the genuine value of each work and the fair payment made directly to artists.

What is the Mamungari or Spirit Woman Dreaming?

Mamungari (also called Mamungari-Nya) is a creation story from the APY Lands describing Spirit Women travelling across country. It is a story passed down through family lineage and belongs to specific custodians. At Art by Farquhar, Renae Nakamarra Nelson — granddaughter of celebrated Papunya Tula artist Michael Jagamarra Nelson — paints the Mamungari story taught to her by her grandmother Manyitjanu Lennon.

What is the Pantu or Salt Lake story painted by Janice Stanley?

Pantu is the Pitjantjatjara word for salt lake. Janice Stanley, a third-generation artist from Ernabella in the APY Lands, paints the salt lakes near Mt Connor as part of the Seven Sisters creation story. Her distinctive contemporary style depicts these ancient lakes from a bird's eye view, using flowing lines and vibrant colour to capture the shimmering desert landscape.

What is the Piltati Tjukurpa story painted by Rhoda Tjitayi?

Piltati Tjukurpa is an ancestral creation story belonging to the Tjitayi family from Pukatja in the APY Lands. The story follows two sisters, Wanyinta and Alartjatjarra, who travelled Piltati with their husbands hunting and gathering food. Rhoda Tjitayi, born 1969, paints this story passed down from her grandmother. Rhoda's work is held in the collection of the Art Gallery of South Australia.

Does Art by Farquhar offer art rental or consulting?

Yes. Art by Farquhar offers an art rental service for businesses and individuals in Adelaide looking to display original Aboriginal art in their space. The gallery also provides no-obligation art consultation for those looking to select works for home or commercial interiors. Contact the gallery at farquhar.art for more information.

Is Art by Farquhar an ethical Aboriginal art gallery?

Art by Farquhar is a member of the Aboriginal Art Association of Australia (AAAA), the national industry body committed to ethical and fair trade practices in Aboriginal art. The gallery works directly with artists and their families, ensures fair payment, and provides full provenance documentation with every work. The gallery does not source art from third parties or secondary markets.

Art Aborigène en France - Galeries, Musées et Acheter en Ligne

La France entretient depuis plusieurs décennies une relation profonde avec l'art aborigène australien. Paris abrite certaines des institutions les plus importantes d'Europe dédiées à cet art, et les collectionneurs français figurent parmi les plus passionnés au monde. Voici un guide des lieux où découvrir l'art aborigène en France.

Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac - Paris

Le Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac, situé sur les bords de la Seine, est l'une des institutions les plus importantes au monde pour les arts et les civilisations d'Afrique, d'Asie, d'Océanie et des Amériques. Sa collection permanente comprend des œuvres et des objets culturels aborigènes australiens, et le musée présente des expositions majeures sur la culture aborigène depuis son ouverture en 2006. En 2025, une sélection de ses œuvres aborigènes a été intégrée à la nouvelle Galerie des Cinq Continents du Louvre, plaçant l'art aborigène aux côtés des grandes traditions artistiques mondiales.

Arts d'Australie - Stéphane Jacob - Paris

Arts d'Australie - Stéphane Jacob, situé dans le quartier du Marais, est l'une des galeries d'art aborigène les plus respectées d'Europe. Fondée en 1996 par Stéphane Jacob-Langevin, diplômé de l'École du Louvre et expert agréé auprès de la Chambre Nationale des Experts Spécialisés, la galerie œuvre depuis près de 30 ans à la promotion de l'art aborigène en France. Des œuvres issues de la galerie figurent dans les collections publiques françaises, notamment au Musée du Quai Branly, au Musée des Confluences à Lyon et au Musée des Abattoirs à Toulouse. Stéphane Jacob a reçu la médaille de membre honoraire de l'Ordre d'Australie en 2018 pour sa contribution à la reconnaissance de l'art aborigène en Europe.

Musée des Confluences - Lyon

Le Musée des Confluences à Lyon est un grand musée scientifique et anthropologique dont les collections couvrent l'histoire de l'humanité et les cultures du monde entier. Ses fonds comprennent des œuvres aborigènes australiennes et il a présenté des expositions sur la culture autochtone australienne dans le cadre de son engagement avec les peuples du monde.

Acheter des peintures aborigènes originales - livraison en France

Art by Farquhar est une galerie australienne spécialisée dans les peintures originales du Désert Central et des Terres APY, avec la livraison mondiale gratuite vers la France. Basée à Edwardstown, en Australie du Sud, la galerie travaille directement avec des artistes et leurs familles dans des communautés telles que Willowra, Yuendumu, Utopia, Ernabella et Watarru. Chaque œuvre est accompagnée d'un certificat d'authenticité.

Découvrez la collection complète et commandez en ligne avec la livraison gratuite en France sur farquhar.art ou contactez-nous à sales@farquhar.art.