NAVAJO “TWO GREY HILLS” RUG TOGETHER WITH IVORY AND RED EXAMPLE.

NAVAJO “TWO GREY HILLS” RUG TOGETHER WITH IVORY AND RED EXAMPLE. Late 19th-second quarter 20th century. The first and earliest example woven with central crosses within three stepped diamond zigzag borders on a gray ground within a triple border of various shades of brown. The second, later example rendered with zigzag black and red diamonds among stylized birds within a dentil-molded chocolate brown border. SIZE: 1) 12′ 2″ x 3′ 6″. 2) 5′ 10″ x 3′ 7″. PROVENANCE: Two Grey Hills rug purportedly a gift to the consignor’s great grandfather while performing missionary work in the Southwest during the third quarter of the 19th century. CONDITION: 1) With multiple holes in additional to several rewoven areas with repair. 2) Very good overall with some bleeding of dye in border. 9-21019, 9-21018 (1,000-1,500)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2011

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2267	$590.00	NAVAJO “TWO GREY HILLS” RUG TOGETHER WITH IVORY AND RED EXAMPLE. Late 19th-second quarter 20th century. The first and earliest example woven with central crosses within three stepped diamond zigzag borders on a gray ground within a triple border of various shades of brown. The second, later example rendered with zigzag black and red diamonds among stylized birds within a dentil-molded chocolate brown border. SIZE: 1) 12′ 2″ x 3′ 6″. 2) 5′ 10″ x 3′ 7″. PROVENANCE: Two Grey Hills rug purportedly a gift to the consignor’s great grandfather while performing missionary work in the Southwest during the third quarter of the 19th century. CONDITION: 1) With multiple holes in additional to several rewoven areas with repair. 2) Very good overall with some bleeding of dye in border. 9-21019, 9-21018 (1,000-1,500) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2011 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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