IMPORTANT AMERICAN PICTORIAL HOOKED RUG BY NANCY SHIPPEE.

IMPORTANT AMERICAN PICTORIAL HOOKED RUG BY NANCY SHIPPEE. Circa 1851, Massachusetts. This fine example with a polychrome floral arrangement centered within a dark brown panel within a border woven with polychromed diamonds alternating with medium indigo arrows, the corners with stylized floral sprays, the lower border signed in script “Nancy Shippee Aged 38 1851″ in orange wool within a pale ochre panel. SIZE: 48″ x 23” PROVENANCE: Nancy Shippee ne. Nancy Oaks, born 1813, Clarksburg, MA; married Christopher Shippee, 1846; deceased 1903, Vermont. CONDITION: With losses and weaknesses around edge. The main body intact with vibrant color. 9-97039 (10,000-20,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2009

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
	3095	$32,200.00	IMPORTANT AMERICAN PICTORIAL HOOKED RUG BY NANCY SHIPPEE. Circa 1851, Massachusetts. This fine example with a polychrome floral arrangement centered within a dark brown panel within a border woven with polychromed diamonds alternating with medium indigo arrows, the corners with stylized floral sprays, the lower border signed in script “Nancy Shippee Aged 38 1851″ in orange wool within a pale ochre panel. SIZE: 48″ x 23” PROVENANCE: Nancy Shippee ne. Nancy Oaks, born 1813, Clarksburg, MA; married Christopher Shippee, 1846; deceased 1903, Vermont. CONDITION: With losses and weaknesses around edge. The main body intact with vibrant color. 9-97039 (10,000-20,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2009 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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