Vintage Irish Arts & Crafts Floral Slate Gray Hand-Knotted Wool Runner By C.F.A. Voysey (Fragment) BB7843 3'0" × 23'0" $17,000

This 1880s Donegal by C.F.A. runner (fragment) is a captivating piece that reflects the Arts and Crafts movement’s affinity for nature-inspired design. Set against a rich emerald green field, the runner showcases a rhythmic arrangement of stylized tree motifs rendered in slate gray and indigo blue, punctuated with delicate crimson red blossoms. Smaller floral sprigs further accentuate the composition, adding an organic rhythm and balance to the design.

The color palette—lush green, deep slate, muted indigo, and bright red accents—evokes both vibrancy and harmony, staying true to the Donegal workshops’ tradition of bold yet refined artistry. The runner’s elongated proportions make it particularly suited for hallways or narrow spaces, where its repeating arboreal imagery creates a sense of movement and continuity.

Woven in the late 19th century under the influence of C.F.A. Voysey, this fragment reflects the designer’s hallmark style: simple yet powerful forms, clean lines, and a reverence for nature as the ultimate decorative source. As both a functional textile and a collectible artifact, it embodies the enduring charm and craftsmanship of the Donegal legacy.

A rare piece from the Doris Leslie Blau Collection, this rug exemplifies superior artistry and tradition. Doris Leslie Blau offers a broad and varied pricing spectrum, accommodating collectors and designers across a range of budgets—from modest vintage finds to rare, museum-worthy masterpieces.