American Folk Art Needlepoint Hooked Rug, probably New England States, early 20th Century, in wool cording eccentrically imitating a Middle Eastern Carpet in bright colors and in a fanciful design; now with small sleeve end to top edge with rod for wall hanging and protective tape to other edges all on underside. Height 73 1/2 inches (186.5 cm.) X width 36 1/4 inches (92 cm.). PROVENANCE: Purchased mid-20th Century from a Lenox, Massachusetts Primitive Art Gallery for the Central Park West Apartment of an Art Collecting Professional Couple.

Age related wear to wool with a few loose stitches with 1 small hole on side border. NOTE: Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Eddie's Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging.