A Large American Hooked Rug with Two Horses, circa 1920

Worked in beige, brown, black and red fabric – with two horses, nose to nose. Now mounted on a stretcher.

In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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After World War I and all through the 1920s there was a rekindled interest in so-called Early American crafts. American glass, furniture, and hooked rugs were given special attention.  In the 1920s the skills of hooked-rug making still survived in some rural areas and especially in New England and the Maritime Provinces of Canada.