RARE c.1800s GEOMETRIC HOOKED RUG~FOLK ART Albany NY Family Genealogical Data Included *** Start Price USD 3,600.00 Current Price USD 3,600.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, August 23, 2008 End Time Tuesday, September 02, 2008 Location Historical Virginia See more about 'RARE c.1800s GEOMETRIC HOOKED RUG~FOLK ART' Description Available for immediate purchase is this c. 1800's Antique Geometric Hooked Rug. This astounding work of art was created with the qualities of harmony and order that were translated into the design of articles similar to styles of the Shaker and Pennsylvania German communities.  Rug is distinguished by simplicity of form, harmonious relationship of parts, good workmanship, and utility.  The eye catching hooked rug with a geometric design forming three large repetitive diamonds or triangles shades are quintessential of this time period.  This is a lovely wool rug in fabulous condition, that would make a statement in any room of the home, and would be the focal point as a vertical art piece.  The time, devotion, and meticulous work it would have taken to create this stunning work of art is simply far too great to contemplate.  The muted colors represent today's exceedingly sought after color palette of folk art genre.  Purchased from a reputable Auction Company and previous owner purchased this rug from the estate collection of J.J. Nolthenius, Long Island, New York; as a side note, a vast majority of items from this same collection were donated to the Winterthur Museum, Delaware.  The Rug's preceding history, is stated to have been residing within a prominent family estate in Albany, NY; their ancestors are considered to be one of the founding historical families of the Albany area.  Genealogical Research Data shall accompany this Antique Rug, and a sampling of surnames include Cuyler, Gansevoort, and Ten Eyck. Size - 44" Length  &  20" Width    Colors - Red, White, Prussian & Navy Blue, Tan, & Cocoa Brown Backing - Appears to be a Burlap material Material - Wool circa - 1870's - 1880's Condition –  Excellent for a Rug of this Age – There is approximately four (4) blocks in the center containing flea size areas where the wool is missing, and two or three flea size areas on the far left, and far right missing a few flea size bits of wool, but nothing that is visually displeasing overall.  I would suggest having a Restoration Professional repair these small areas, as well as placing the rug on a stretcher or framing it, to preserve its long life for future generations, and from protecting it from various environmental elements. Combine all the exceptional elements of to include the Rug's Age, Fabulous Condition, Folk Art Design, plus Genealogical Research Data, and you have one truly outstanding work of art that would be an asset to the most refined collector, the discriminating decorator, or new ardent admirer starting their collection!   * * * FREE SHIPPING to Buyer Within Lower 48 States * * * Please Wait Till Auction Has Ended to Receive Final Invoice from Seller * * *  All Other Buyers, Please Email For Shipping Quote * * * Payment on this item shall be in the form of a bank issued Cashier's Check, or, Bank Wire Transfer for International Buyers.  Please wait to be invoiced for this item before kindly tendering your payment.  Please feel free to ask questions before kindly placing your bids, as all bids are final, and items cannot be returned.   Payment is due within 7 days of purchase unless you are bidding on additional items for combining shipment; in such cases, please email me so that I know to hold off on sending your final invoice.  Items shall ship within 5 days of payment; Holidays & Weekends are excluded.  Seller is not responsible for damaged or lost items.  Item(s) will be properly packaged to prevent damage that may occur during the shipping process, however cannot guarantee that such an event may not occur. * * International Buyers are instructed to please email before placing bids to receive an estimated shipping cost for this item to your shipping address. * * I ship once a week from January 1 thru October 31; during the Thanksgiving/Christmas Holiday season from November 1 thru December 31, I ship a minimum of twice a week.  Should you have a special shipping requirement, it will be kindly considered, but cannot be guaranteed. Payment for all International sales are to be via PayPal; please ensure you have verified that the item you are interested in will ship to your country of origin, as this information is provided on each listing; if your country is not listed, that means I do not ship to this particular country - no exceptions.  * * INTERNATIONAL BUYERS will be charged a $5.00 Shipping & Handling fee for this particular item. * *   Place a Bid!