Vintage Framed Needlepoint Goldfish Wall Art — Asian Chinoiserie Folk Art

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A charming hand-stitched needlepoint of a fantail goldfish rendered in warm terracotta and burnt orange tones on a cream canvas … Read more A charming hand-stitched needlepoint of a fantail goldfish rendered in warm terracotta and burnt orange tones on a cream canvas ground, framed in a simple gilt-inner wood frame. The fish is beautifully composed — its flowing fins and tail gracefully suspended mid-swim, body detailed with a fine cross-hatched scale pattern. A intimate, handmade piece that brings quiet coastal warmth to any wall. (Note: this is needlepoint on canvas mesh, not crochet.)

Time Period: c. 1960s–1970s

Origin: USA (consistent with American home needlework tradition)

Design Style: Coastal / Folk Art / Handmade Textile Art

Condition: Good — needlepoint intact with no unraveling; minor yellowing to canvas consistent with age; frame shows light wear; hanging hardware intact

Provenance: Handworked needlepoint was a dominant form of American domestic craft throughout the mid-20th century, with fish, birds, and botanical subjects among the most popular motifs. Framed needlepoint pieces from this era are increasingly appreciated as folk art objects, valued for their handmade quality and intimate scale. The goldfish subject carries particular resonance within coastal and tropical interior aesthetics.

Collection: La Tropicana

Category: Wall Art & Mirrors

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