Image Lot Price Description

423
$20,125.00

OUTSTANDING FOLK ART PICTORIAL HOOKED RUG. Found in Maine, this rectangular rug has a central pot of red flowers and olive and brown colored leaves. Central flower being a closed tulip form flanked by two large red open tulip forms. Two multicolored diamonds in the top corners. Below which is a red and olive green house with front path. The houses are configured in color reverse of each other. Two more squareish diamonds are seen beside the central pot. Multicolored border in blue, gray and green. All with a background of a mottled tan color. 19th Century. A strong colorful important folk art rug. SIZE: 30” x 60”. CONDITION: Very good. In remarkable shape considering its age. Only the slightest of wear to edge. One leaf to right flower may be restored (appears to be a tan yarn). 9-96692 (20,000-30,000)


Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2004
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