Art, Antiques, & Jewelry
Fri, May 5, 2023 01:00AM EDT
Lot 62
Navajo Wool Blanket with Cattle Brand, ca. 1910s-20s
Sold for
$500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $5,000 | $250 |
| $10,000 | $500 |
| $20,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $75,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
A Navajo blanket, woven from hand-spun wool. The design incorporates a central black/ dark brown cattle brand (ranch unidentified) over a gray field, with a geometric border of light brown, white, black/ dark brown, and red. Measures 28" x 48".
Provenance: From a private collection, one of three Navajo blankets purchased by the present owner's parents on their 1940 honeymoon.
There are a few small holes to the border at one end. The selvedges are fairly rough, as photographed.
Provenance: From a private collection, one of three Navajo blankets purchased by the present owner's parents on their 1940 honeymoon.