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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.