Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Floral Pattern Hooked Rug
$1,200.00
| Stock number | 17309 |
| Size | 2 ft 3 in x 4 ft 1 in (0.69 m x 1.24 m) |
| Origin | American USA |
| Age | Circa 1890 |
| Style | American Hooked |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hooked |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Floral, Medallion |
Antique American Hooked Rug American Ivory 1890s, Circa Date: 1890s. This exceptional example of American Hooked Rugs captures the late 19th-century fascination with adapting classical European motifs into domestic folk art. The dense, textural looping of the wool creates a charmingly robust surface, characteristic of the best pieces from this era. The composition centers around a luminous field of ivory color, providing a striking contrast to the deep, nearly black outer border. This light ground is dramatically framed by sweeping, highly formalized cartouches rendered in rich shades of gold and tan, lending the piece a sophisticated architectural quality often unexpected in this medium. At the heart of the design is a beautifully stylized vertical spray of blossoms, placing this piece firmly within the tradition of floral rugs.