08-11-201208-11-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
August 11, 2012 10:00 AMCalender
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Grenfell Pictorial Hooked Rug with Dog Sled Scene

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$2,607$2,200
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2608MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 12, 2012 10:00AM

Description:

Grenfell Pictorial Hooked Rug with Dog Sled Scene, Grenfell Labrador Industries, Newfoundland and Labrador, early 20th century, the rectangular rug composed of bleached and dyed rayon and silk strips hooked onto a burlap backing, depicting two figures on a komatik pulled by a team of five dogs in a northern landscape, the dogs hooked with sisal in shades of brown, off-white, blue, black, and green, woven maker's label affixed to the reverse, 26 1/2 x 39 1/4 in.
Estimate $700-900

Keywords

Grenfell Labrador Industries, Newfoundland, woven maker