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November 22, 2025: Fall Premier Americana: Day Three

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Lot 2158

AMERICAN HUTCHINSON ATTRIBUTED FOLK ART PICTORIAL AND POETIC HOOKED RUG

Estimate: $500 - $800
Starting Bid
$200

Bid Increments

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$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

AMERICAN HUTCHINSON ATTRIBUTED FOLK ART PICTORIAL AND POETIC HOOKED RUG, rectangular form, depicting a man lying on his back under a border of eight 5-point stars and amongst other geometrical forms, medial with an inscription "A Gentleman In The Gutter Lies / His Face Upturned to the Starlit Skies / A Helping Hand (with a figural hand) A Word of Cheer / Would Dissipate the Fumes of Beer / The Fumes of Rum The Fumes of [?] / That Cause This Man to Succumb[?]"; mostly light earth tones. Mounted to tan woven fabric on a wooden stretcher for hanging. Attributed to James L. and Mercedes Hutchinson (New York, active 1925-1945). Second quarter 20th century. Rug 36" x 48".
Catalogue Note: James L. Hutchinson, Jr. (1880-1954) and Mercedes Hutchinson (1895-1885) were a dynamic couple with artistic as well as commercial aspirations. Well traveled, the Hutchinson's often ventured into New England and eastern Canada, where they first discovered antique hooked rugs. Captivated by the art form, the couple began collecting in earnest and eventually sold their pioneering collection of 342 rugs at Parke-Bernet in 1927. Drawing on inspiration from the early rugs they had collected, the Hutchinson's began producing their own rugs in a unique style. Over a twenty year span (1925-1945), it is believed the couple produced an astonishing 2,190 rugs in their Brooklyn, New York home, almost all featuring comical illustrations imbued with narrative detail, often depicting a pair of lovers, and a boldly hooked expression or short verse. Producing the rugs was a collaborative effort, with James Hutchinson creating the design and penning the verse or epigram and Mercedes drawing the illustrations out on burlap. Prized for their whimsicality, Hutchinson rugs continue to draw the interest of folk art collectors.

Condition

Very good overall condition with expected wear, toning and fading, scattered stains, some spots/areas of pulled fabric and some minor losses primarily to the edges. Rug backing in unknown condition.

Provenance

The Important Americana Collection of Barbara M. and the late Charlie Hunter, Staunton, VA.

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