Modern throw Rug
09 April 2022
Description

Almost feels Rubbery

Provenance

unknown

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within about 21 hours
By Denizalp D.
Apr 10, 18:54 UTC
Fair Market Value
$400 - $600 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Hi Jonathan,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
This rug looks very much like those that Alexander Calder made, though I don't find this pattern among a search of his rug archives and if it were by him, there would be a signature and edition number. I think the "rubbery" texture you describe is the aging of the paint as it doesn't look as though this has been backed (if I'm incorrect please advise).
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A vintage Calder style throw rug
Probably American, third quarter 20th century
Of rectangular shape, the yellow and blue border enclosing a red ground decorated with large-scale stylized floral blossoms in orange, yellow and blue.
44 inches by 72 inches (3'8" by 72")
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition with some aging to textures.
PROVENANCE: inherited
$400-600*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.

Jonathan rieg Apr 10, 21:05 UTC

6’ x 44”

Jonathan rieg Apr 26, 21:53 UTC

Need any more info or Pics?

Lindsey bourret Jan 22, 18:39 UTC

Hello Jonathan,

My name is Lindsey Bourret and I'm the managing director of Mearto. On behalf of my team, I want to sincerely apologize for our delayed response. We recently discovered your item in an audit of our accounts.

I've reassigned your item to one of our other specialists, who should be getting back to you within a few days. I've also added an additional credit to your account for the inconvenience. If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me directly by email at [email protected].

Again, my deepest apologies.

All the best,
Lindsey Bourret
Managing Director, Mearto

Delia Jan 22, 21:44 UTC

Hi Jonathan,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
This rug looks very much like those that Alexander Calder made, though I don't find this pattern among a search of his rug archives and if it were by him, there would be a signature and edition number. I think the "rubbery" texture you describe is the aging of the paint as it doesn't look as though this has been backed (if I'm incorrect please advise).
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A vintage Calder style throw rug
Probably American, third quarter 20th century
Of rectangular shape, the yellow and blue border enclosing a red ground decorated with large-scale stylized floral blossoms in orange, yellow and blue.
44 inches by 72 inches (3'8" by 72")
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition with some aging to textures.
PROVENANCE: inherited
$400-600*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.

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