Lot 219

Navajo Banded Chinle Wool Rug c. 1940's

Estimate: $1,800 - $2,800

Bid Increments

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$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
Featured in this lot is this Navajo banded Chinle wool rug circa 1940's. The rug features a wonderfully and professionally woven wool construction that features a lovely banded design that shows geometric patterns throughout the two larger bands towards the center of the rug and includes light and dark orange coloration with yellow banded colors and a off white border to the geometric patterns. The thread count is 130 threads per square inch. The condition of this Navajo Chinle rug is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this Navajo Chinle rug is 40" x 26". Provenance: From the renowned Sundog Fine Art Bozeman, Montana collection and collected by Bruce VanLandingham. Bruce VanLandingham was a pillar in the American Indian collecting community and a respected expert. Along with being an avid collector, Bruce also was the sole owner of Sundog Fine Art Gallery in Bozeman, which was both part museum and gallery.