"The Faithful Companion" American Folk Art Hound Pictorial Hooked Rug, 1920s

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"The faithful Companion" American Folk Art Hound Pictorial Hooked Rug, 1920s

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"The faithful Companion" American Folk Art Hound Pictorial Hooked Rug, 1920s

This captivating piece is a one-of-a-kind example of early 20th-century American textile design.
Hand-hooked with exceptional skill, it showcases a stylized, spotted canine portrait framed within a dramatic, variegated dark navy background.
The central motif is dynamically contrasted by a sprawling border of rich, earthy crimson and sage-green floral blooms, demonstrating the pinnacle of period New England folk-art sensibilities.
Hooked tightly with thick wool yarn loops on a woven primitive backing, this textile balances playful domestic warmth with a sophisticated graphic quality that appeals heavily to Americana collectors and high-end interior designers alike.
This Rug has been framed.
Very good to excellent condition, consistent with age and use, please view all large photos for details. See less