March in Montana Auction
Live Auction

March in Montana 2024 Session I

Fri, Mar 15, 2024 01:00PM EDT
Lot 259

J.B. Moore Navajo Rug, 5'10" x 3'8"

Estimate: $3,500 - $4,500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Navajo Rug 5'10" x 3'8" J.B. Moore Catalog, Plate XXX variation weaving. The design is a bold double airplane motif connected by a central diamond. Four concentric octagon elements surround each stylized plane. The layout is on a gorgeous, nicely variegated, rich, dark grayish-brown field. Woven from all Native long-staple Churro cross sheep wools which are all hand-carded, handspun and hand-dyed by the weaver. Circa 1915. $3,500-4,500 Provenance: Ranchfolks Navajo Rugs.

Condition

No a/b sides. All corner tassels intact. Overall excellent condition.