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Running the Dog /// Contemporary Pop Art Screenprint Lady Animal Pet Walk Funny
By Dan May
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Dan May (American, 1955-)
Title: "Running the Dog"
*Signed and numbered by May in pencil
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Screen
1960
s Afghani Kilim Rug, Organic Modern Meets Contemporary Santa Fe Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
, repeating fetter and wolf's mouth motifs, and finished with a running dog guard band, this rug is a
Category
Mid-20th Century Afghan Kilim Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Rug
Located in New York, NY
flanked by an outer running dog motif, further accentuating the structural rhythm of the piece. Additional
Category
Mid-20th Century Uzbek Khotan Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
3.7x11.8 Ft Antique Kazak Shulaver Runner Rug, South Caucasus, Ca 1880
Located in Spring Valley, NY
guard bands of traditional Kazak 'running dog' or arrow motifs. Woven from durable, high-quality hand
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs
Materials
Wool
4x5 Ft Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug, Ca 1880
Located in Spring Valley, NY
intricate geometric 'running dog' and arrow motifs. Woven with a characteristically thin, dense structure
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Baluch Hallway Runner with Mid-Century Modern Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
framed by an outer running dog border which is a repeating, stylized Vitruvian scroll resembling a wave
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Rug
Located in New York, NY
flanked by an outer running dog motif, further accentuating the structural rhythm of the piece. Additional
Category
Mid-20th Century Uzbek Khotan Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Brussels 18th Century Tapestry Teniers, Marché Poisson 12
6 x 8
6
Located in New York, NY
fish mongers and bargaining buyers, along with a tub of fish, a loaded donkey and a running dog. The
Category
Antique 16th Century Tapestries
Materials
Wool
19th Century Rare Karabagh Gallery Carpet
Located in Beirut, LB
reddish brown flanked by an ivory “running dog” motif outer border and a floral vine inner border.
Category
Antique 1890s Armenian Caucasian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$6,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Distressed Antique Persian Bakhtiari Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
running dog guard band also known as a vitruvian scroll. Rendered in variegated shades of dark pink, rust
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Northwest Persian Runner, Geometric Medallions on Deep Red - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
botanical vine scrolls and "running dog" motifs in a contrasting dark chocolate tone, which provides a
Category
Vintage 1920s Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Kuba Rug in Beige-Brown with Tribal Geometric Patterns - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
botanical vine scrolls and "running dog" motifs in a contrasting dark chocolate tone, which provides a
Category
Vintage 1910s Russian Tribal Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
The Scarlet Passage: An Antique Persian Karabakh Masterpiece of Courtly Grace
Located in Dallas, TX
running dog—or Vitruvian scroll—guard band introduces classical balance and architectural discipline. This
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kazak Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghani Maimana Kilim Rug with Modern Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
running dog border giving it a sense of order and definition. The organized system of its chaotic order
Category
Late 20th Century Afghan Kilim Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Turkoman Afghan Rug 04
00 x 11
09
Located in Dallas, TX
motifs and earth-tone colors that form an esoteric juxtaposition within the geometric design. The running
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Southwestern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
tribal symbols. It is enclosed with a thick compound border composed of running dog, stepped lozenges
Category
Mid-20th Century Afghan Kilim Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
The Earthbound Cross: A Vintage Turkish Kars Masterpiece of Nomadic Nobility
Located in Dallas, TX
guardianship. This is further elevated by inner and outer running dog guard bands, also known as the Vitruvian
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Relaxed Coastal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
flanked with an inner and outer running dog vitruvian scroll guard border. Though deceptively simple, this
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
The Desert Sigil: A Late 19th Century Persian Turkoman Masterwork of Tribal Lore
Located in Dallas, TX
talisman. An inner running dog—or Vitruvian scroll—guard band flows continuously along the interior edge
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau 19th Century Caucasian Shirvan Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
suggest a spontaneous hand—a hallmark of authentic tribal weaving. Along the borders, intricate ‘running
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Hamadan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
allure. The main rectilinear meander border, flanked by secondary guard borders featuring running dog and
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Caucasian Azerbaijan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
, commonly referred to as a running dog guard band, adds another dimension of complexity and masculine
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Tribal Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Malayer Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
barber pole stripe and an outer running dog guard border, which adds a refined finishing touch to the
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Renaissance Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Turkoman Tekke Carpet with Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
direction. Framing the field is a series of intricate borders: one echoing the protective running dog motif
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Karabagh Pictorial Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
, freedom, and loyalty.
A cut-out royal blue field is outlined with an ivory running dog, also known as a
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug with Early Victorian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
composition with a touch of refined sophistication. Flanked by an inner and outer running dog guard band, also
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Early Victorian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Southwestern-Style Chinle-Inspired Kilim Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
near the top and bottom of the field. Known in Southwestern style weaving as a “running dog” or
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
1920
s Persian Malayer Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
bands, adorned with the running dog motif—also known as the Vitruvian scroll—a classical symbol of
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
A Tekke Legacy: Late 19th Century Yomud Chuval Bagface Rug with Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
weddings, symbolizing prosperity and continuity. The enclosing running dog guard bands add movement and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Tribal Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Distressed Antique Persian Malayer Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
the main border are inner and outer running dog, or Vitruvian scroll, guard borders—an ancient design
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century 1890
s Antique Caucasian Soumak Rug, 08
06 x 11
05
Located in Dallas, TX
and stylized stars, creating a balanced and harmonious composition. A running dog outer guard band
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Kazak Caucasian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Ararat Rugs Seichur Kuba Rug Caucasian Antique Kazak Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
of blue and white. Although often described as a variant of the 'running dog', the principal motifs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Caucasian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Ararat Rugs Seichur Kuba Rug Caucasian Antique Kazak Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
of blue and white. Although often described as a variant of the 'running dog', the principal motifs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Caucasian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Blue and Red Large Vintage Tribal Caucasian Rug, 09
09 x 13
05
Located in Dallas, TX
inner and outer guard borders feature a running dog and pattern of repeated circular shapes, which
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Kazak Caucasian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Shiraz Diamond Carpet, 06
05 x 08
11
Located in Dallas, TX
outer running dog, or Vitruvian scroll, guard border. This continuous, flowing design element represents
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Caucasian Rose Karabakh Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
bouquet border, encased by an inner and outer Vitruvian scroll band, also known as a running dog guard
Category
Early 20th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Joyful White Dog at the Blue Seashore
Located in Zofingen, AG
This vibrant oil painting captures a joyful white dog running freely along the blue seashore
Category
2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sleigh in Winter with Dog - figurative, outsider art, oil on beaverboard
By Maud Lewis
Located in Bloomfield, ON
-drawn sleigh slides through the snow in the foreground, a lone dog running ahead of it. A covered bridge
Category
1950s Folk Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
VICTORIAN 1880 Carved Wood Desk Oval Box With Hunting Dog Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
and decorated with organic floriated designs. The lid show a three-dimensional hunting dog running to
Category
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
$1,358 Sale Price
20% Off
A Rare 19th Century German Cast Iron Animated Dog Novelty Timepiece
Located in Tarzana, CA
German movement runs for eight days
When the clock is running the dog is wagging its tail along with
Category
Antique 19th Century German Art Nouveau Clocks
Set of Fish Servers, Horn Handles; Hunting / Dog Engraved, circa 1890
By Levesley Brothers
Located in Bath, GB
these highly sought-after is the beautifully engraved scene of a dog running through the brush with
Category
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Persian Sarab Small Rug Circa 1940 - Wool Ivory Red
Located in Dallas, TX
bands often feature repeating geometric patterns, such as a "running dog" or sawtooth motif, in
Category
20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Mythic Nude Woman and Horse, Surreal Oil Painting in Gray, White, Red
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A powerful and symbolic oil on canvas from Anna Veriki’s notable Running series, The Dog Does Not
Category
2010s Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Original Vintage Train Travel Poster Amsterdam Netherlands Dutch Railways
Located in London, GB
scenic view of boats on a canal with ducks swimming on the calm reflective water and a young girl running
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Posters
Materials
Paper
Across the Frozen River, 1870, Original Watercolor
Located in Stockholm, SE
by another sleigh speeding across the frozen river, led by a galloping horse and a spirited dog
Category
1870s Realist Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
The landscape.Red mountains in the style of Paul Gauguin" original painting by L
Located in Zofingen, AG
trees. A dog running nearby.Walking through this field is very inspiring. It's like a dream. And eternal
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cellini NYC 18KT YG/WG Gold Dalmatian Brooch with .98Ct. Diamonds
Sapphires
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
18 karat gold brooch designed as a dalmatian. dog running. The white gold body is set with pave
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Deer Lodge Prison Horsehair Bridle
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Deer Lodge Prison horsehair bridle. With running horse rosettes and dog heads on noseband
Category
Early 20th Century American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Natural Fiber
Deer Lodge Prison Horsehair Bridle
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
running horses on browband and dog heads on noseband. Four candy-striped round headbands attached with
Category
Early 20th Century American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Natural Fiber
English 1930s Red Painted Metal Magazine Rack with Medallions and Greyhounds
Located in Atlanta, GA
central stylized greyhound or whippet dog, joyously running towards a scene invisible to us. Painted in a
Category
Mid-20th Century English Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Happy walk, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Beach scene with a girl on the horse and a dog running after. Alla prima painting with few final
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
18Th Century, Pair of Italian Allegory Paintings By Vittorio Amedeo Rapous
By Vittorio Amedeo Rapous
Located in IT
left is an allegory of spring with children playing, running with a dog and chasing hares; The work of
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Paintings
Materials
Canvas
$36,218 Sale Price
20% Off
Semi Antique Afghan Turkmen Kilim
Located in Morton Grove, IL
diamonds filled with Ersary motifs. The rug is framed by two running guard dog borders and a main border of
Category
Vintage 1950s Afghan Kilim Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Beige and Red Kilim-Jajim Wool Rug by Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
, particularly with this uncommon multi-color field design with rare camel, amulet, hyacinth, dog, and running
Category
Vintage 1920s Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bauhaus by Mychael Barratt, Limited edition print, Bauhaus art, Modernist [2022]
By Mychael Barratt
Located in Deddington, GB
of artist's pets this print features a sausage dog running up the stairs inside the Bauhaus with its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Prints
Materials
Paper, Screen
19th Century French Napoleon III Hand Painted Wall Clock with Hunt Scene
Located in Dallas, TX
watching his sons bird hunting with a dog running to receive the prey. The colorful piece is in wonderful
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass, Iron
Original Vintage Movie Poster Tintin And The Blue Oranges Herge Cinema Film Art
By Hergé
Located in London, GB
his dog Snowy running along a zigzag path followed by Captain Haddock, Professor Calculus, a Spanish
Category
Vintage 1960s French Posters
Materials
Paper
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Running Dog For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate running dog for your needs in our varied inventory. In our selection of items, you can find Contemporary examples as well as a Abstract version. Finding the perfect running dog may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a running dog to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of gray, blue, brown and more. There have been many interesting running dog examples over the years, but those made by Mitchell Funk, Bill Traylor, Harry Anderson, Dan May and William Henry Dethlef Koerner are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Artworks like these — often created in paper, archival ink and archival paper — can elevate any room of your home.
How Much is a Running Dog?
The average selling price for a running dog we offer is $4,400, while they’re typically $600 on the low end and $115,000 for the highest priced.








