HUNTING RUG

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GEORGE BAIN FOR QUAYLE AND TRANTER
Hunting Rug
machine woven wool with Celtic knot centre and borders enclosing a wild boar hunting scene with figures, in colours on a red field
77 in. (195.6 cm.) x 47 in. (119.4 cm.)

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This lot is offered without reserve. No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Lot Essay

Having studied at the Royal College, George Bain began his career as a book illustrator. He studied Celtic art and in 1945 published Celtic Art, The Methods of Construction. Bain designed several carpets for Quayle & Tranter of Kidderminster of celtic influence.

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