Arts and Crafts - 19th June 2019

Lot 241

A Morris & Co Merton Abbey woven kneeler

Estimate £1,200 - £1,800 | Hammer £1200

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Description

A Morris & Co Merton Abbey woven kneeler, the long thin panel decorated with a waving grape vine motif in red, green and salmon pink on a blue ground, unsigned, 648cm long.

Provenance

West Down Preparatory School, Winchester

private collection.

Literature

Malcolm Haslam, Arts and Crafts Carpets, David Black, page 6-7 this kneeler illustrated.