20th Century Carpets 
13 June 2014
20th Century Carpets 
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Ingrid Dessau

Diagonals flatweave carpet

Sweden, 3rd quarter 20th Century
hand-woven wool 8'10" × 12'3" in (269 × 373 cm)
estimate: $40,000–60,000
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This lot is on view in New York.

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Ingrid Dessau

Following her education, Ingrid Dessau (1923-2000) worked as freelance artist creating textile designs featuring simple, modern and elegant patterns. Her work debuted in 1953 in an exhibition at Galerie Moderne and was widely admired. Throughout her career, she worked with many organizations including Hemslöjden, Kristianstad, the Kastalls Mattfabrik, and Kinnasand AB and she completed many commissions including projects for various embassies and the Swedish Parliament. 

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