Handwoven Navajo Two Grey Hills & Chinle Wool Rugs
Ca. 1934–1967 CE. Native American, Southwestern United States, Navajo (Dine), ca. mid to late 20th century CE. A pair of handwoven wool rugs featuring classic Two Grey Hills and Chinle designs in natural tones of gray, ochre yellow, cream, and brown. The larger Two Grey Hills example presents a field of repeating diamond motifs framed by stepped geometric borders. The Chinle rug displays horizontal bands with bold linear patterns. Size of largest: 67" L x 45" W (170.2 cm x 114.3 cm); smaller: 60" L x 31" W (152.4 cm x 78.7 cm) Size of largest: 67" L x 45" W (170.2 cm L x 114.3 cm W); smaller: 60" L x 31" W (152.4 cm L x 78.7 cm W).
Provenance: private Denver, Colorado, USA collection
SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.).For those not using LiveAuctioneers' Live Ship program, Artemis Fine Arts offers expert in-house packing and worldwide shipping. With over 20 years of experience, our team provides careful, reliable, and affordable service. For a quick quote on this lot, please contact support@artemisfinearts.com prior to the auction, or call 720-890-7700.
PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception.
Item #201812
Condition
Discoloration and some light fading. Fraying to edges with losses to fibers on both, especially on corners. Larger rug has a 1 inch spot of glue residue encrustation. Not recommended for floor use, but stable enough as wall tapestries.
Ca. 1934–1967 CE. Native American, Southwestern United States, Navajo (Dine), ca. mid to late 20th century CE. A pair of handwoven wool rugs featuring classic Two Grey Hills and Chinle designs in natural tones of gray, ochre yellow, cream, and brown. The larger Two Grey Hills example presents a field of repeating diamond motifs framed by stepped geometric borders. The Chinle rug displays horizontal bands with bold linear patterns. Size of largest: 67" L x 45" W (170.2 cm x 114.3 cm); smaller: 60" L x 31" W (152.4 cm x 78.7 cm) Size of largest: 67" L x 45" W (170.2 cm L x 114.3 cm W); smaller: 60" L x 31" W (152.4 cm L x 78.7 cm W).
Provenance: private Denver, Colorado, USA collection
SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.).For those not using LiveAuctioneers' Live Ship program, Artemis Fine Arts offers expert in-house packing and worldwide shipping. With over 20 years of experience, our team provides careful, reliable, and affordable service. For a quick quote on this lot, please contact support@artemisfinearts.com prior to the auction, or call 720-890-7700.
PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception.
Item #201812
Condition
Discoloration and some light fading. Fraying to edges with losses to fibers on both, especially on corners. Larger rug has a 1 inch spot of glue residue encrustation. Not recommended for floor use, but stable enough as wall tapestries.
