Brunk Auctions
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Modern + Contemporary + Design | October 13, 2022

Thu, Oct 13, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 226

Marian Pepler, "Forty-Five," Hand Knotted Rug

Estimate: $500 - $700

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

20th century, blue field with geometric design of black and white lines with white circles, 9 ft. 3 in. x 5 ft. 11-1/2 in.

Note: A contemporary reproduction hand knotted rug based upon an original gouache design and rug by Marian Pepler from 1933. 1 of 15 Editions by Christopher Farr (2002). The original 1933 rug was the only one which Marian Pepler ever made herself..

Provenance: Christopher Farr, London, England, 2002; Private Collection, New York

Condition

fading and wear to pile consistent with age and use

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