A Navajo First Phase Ute-style Chief's Blanket - Apr 25, 2017 | John Moran Auctioneers, Inc. In Ca
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A Navajo first phase Ute-style chief's blanket

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A Navajo first phase Ute-style chief's blanket
A Navajo first phase Ute-style chief's blanket
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Description
Circa 1840-1850, of fine handspun churro wool with indigo dye, classic first phase Navajo Ute style with bands of cream, brown and indigo, 5'3'' H x 4'1.5'' W, est: $100,000/200,000
Note: This lot accompanied by a letter from Dr. David Wegner, Ph.D., dated January 16th, 2017, outlining dye analysis and interpretation certifying indigo dye. Provenance: Gifted to Mr. Albert Schmidt, the personal butler for Mrs. Randall Morgan of Chestnut Hill, PA, in the early 20th century; handed down by descent through the family to present owner
Condition
Overall good condition with scattered spots of soiling and scattered small spots of older repair, the largest approximately 6.5'' x 1.5'' to brown stripe at one end. Size has been reduced. Selvedge edges and fringe have been re-woven.
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A Navajo first phase Ute-style chief's blanket

Estimate $100,000 - $200,000
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Starting Price $50,000
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