Edwin O. Scheier (Durham, New Hampshire, 1910-2008). Wool weaving, 1960's. Woven in black, orange and white with five alternating upright and inverted fish, each enclosing a horned creature grasping a fish in its paws, within gold and black bands. H: 94 in., W: 37.25 in. Provenance: From a group of personal property once belonging to Edwin and Mary Scheier in Durham, New Hampshire, that was purchased along with the house by the current owner in 1968. From 1940 to 1968 the Scheiers taught in the Art Department at the University of New Hampshire. Upon their retirement, they decided to move permanently to Oaxaca, Mexico. This lot has not previously been offered for sale.

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94 x 37.25 in