Lot 78
Vintage Scandinavian Rya Rug
Estimate$400–$600
Offered in A Lifetime of Discovery III · Sunday, November 1, 2026, To be announced
A vintage Scandinavian rya rug with a bold abstract modernist composition in deep indigo and navy blue, burnt orange, ochre and cream. Woven with a long shaggy wool pile characteristic of Nordic rya textiles popular during the Mid-Century Modern period. The large-scale graphic design gives the piece a strong wall-hanging or floor-rug presence.
- Size
- 75 x 56 in.
- Provenance
- Property from an important private collection, assembled by a dealer and collector over more than six decades.
- Condition
- Overall wear consistent with age, with uneven pile, scattered losses, edge wear and areas of discoloration. Mounted to a brass hanging rod. Please refer to photographs.
Estimates are opinions of value, given as a guide.