A Navajo Chief's Style Weaving. c. 1940...

Click the image to load the highest resolution version.

Sold on Jul 8, 2016 for:

$625.00 Bid Source: Live: Phone bidder

Get one of these:

Share this lot

View Condition Report

Track Item Printable Auction Results

Sell One of These

Description

Auction Info

Guides & Info

Description

A Navajo Chief's Style Weaving
c. 1940

native handspun wool, aniline dyes

Provenance:
From the Estate of Liz Claiborne and Arthur Ortenberg

Dimensions: 62 x 55 inches

Condition Report*: In overall good to fair condition. No holes; warp and weft intact. 30% of weaving faded on one side. Bleeding of red dye onto 2" ivory area. Bleeding of gray/black onto brown stripes along its length on one side. One stain approx. 3" x 4". Selvedge with a couple of breaks. Corner ties intact. No apparent restoration.

*Heritage Auctions strives to provide as much information as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Statements regarding the condition of objects are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Heritage. Some condition issues may not be noted in the condition report but are apparent in the provided photos which are considered part of the condition report. Please note that we do not de-frame lots estimated at $1,000 or less and may not be able to provide additional details for lots valued under $500. Heritage does not guarantee the condition of frames and shall not be liable for any damage/scratches to frames, glass/acrylic coverings, original boxes, display accessories, or art that has slipped in frames. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Conditions of Auction.

Auction Info

2016 July 8 Ethnographic Art: American Indian Art , Pre-Columbian & Tribal Signature Auction - Dallas #5254 (go to Auction Home page)

Auction Dates

July, 2016

8th Friday

Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 1

Lot Tracking Activity: N/A

Page Views: 777

Buyer's Premium per Lot:
25% on the first $200,000 (minimum $19), plus 20% of any amount between $200,000 and $2,000,000, plus 12% of any amount over $2,000,000 per lot.

Shipping, Taxes, Terms and Bidding
This item cannot be shipped using standard methods. Please contact us for more information. Sales Tax information

Important information concerning Sales Tax and Resale Certificates. Learn More

Terms and Conditions | Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments | Glossary of Terms

Sold on Jul 8, 2016 for: $625.00

Track Item