20th Century Sleeping Canada Goose Decoy
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful 20th century American life-size sleeping Canada Goose decoy with its original paint, a removable head and neck, and glass eyes, on a custom steel mount.
Wood
Ira Hudson Canada Goose Decoy
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Hollow Canada goose decoy, attributed to Ira Hudson, of Chincoteague, VA.
Wood
Nathan Cobb Jr Canada Goose Decoy
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Hollow-carved Canada Goose decoy by Nathan Cobb Jr, with applied neck and head circa 1880-1895.
Wood
Elmer Crowell Quarter Sized Canada Goose Decoy, circa 1930s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Quarter Sized Canada Goose Decoy, by J.Elmer Crowell, East Harwich, MA (1862 - 1952), circa 1928 - 1943, a hand carved and painted diminutive Canada Goose goose decoy signed ...
Cedar
1930's Havre de Grace Canadian Goose Decoy
Located in High Point, NC
Original hand carved and painted Canadian Goose decoy from the area of Havre de Grace in Maryland.
Wood
Canadian Goose Decoy on Rod Nails
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand carved & painted Canadian goose is on feet and old nails used for the feet.The carver signed the base of the decoy "Charlie Adams " in pencil.
Wood
Vintage Canada Goose Stick-Up Decoy, by Roy Mill, Hand-painted, c. 1955
Located in Nantucket, MA
A full-size standing Canada goose decoy, carved and painted by William “Roy” Mill (1902–1982) of Kensington, Prince Edward Island, circa 1955.
Iron
American Goose Reed Decoy
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Early 20th Century American straw and wood Canada goose decoy. Black paint. 25"L x 14"H x 10 1/2"D Period: Early 20th century Origin: United States Size: 25"L x 14"H x 10 1/2"D Fa...
Wood, Straw
Early 20th Century Feeding Goose Decoy
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Carved and painted Canadian goose decoy. Well painted head and under body.
Wood
20th Century American Folk Art Canada Goose on Custom Steel Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
This 20th-century American Folk Art masterpiece is a life-size Canada goose that captures the essence of rural creativity and cultural heritage. Its outstretched wings, crafted from ...
Driftwood
Canadian Goose Decoy
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rare canvas wing Canadian goose decoy on wood base with glass eyes and steel shaft.
Canada Goose Decoy Attributed to Joe Lincoln
By Joseph Lincoln
Located in Sheffield, MA
Carved and painted Canada goose decoy attibuted to Joe Lincoln, famous Massachusetts carver.
Pine
Canadian Goose Decoy Box
Located in Seattle, WA
Canadian painted hunter's decoy storage box with a gaggle of canvas Canadian geese decoys inside as well as a single mallard drake.
Wood
Canvas Canada Goose Decoy
Located in Sheffield, MA
Canvas, a lighter weight material than the more commonly used wood, is from time to time used to fashion large decoys. This example is finely crafted, essence of goose and highly de...
Straw
Unavailable
H 21.5 in W 39 in D 14.5 in
Painted Canvas Covered and Carved Wood Slat Canada Goose Decoy
By Joseph Lincoln
Located in New Hope, PA
A rare, oversized painted canvas-covered slat Canada goose decoy by Joseph Lincoln (1859-1938), Accord (Hingham), Massachusetts.
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century Canadian Goose Decoy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful Canadian goose decoy is in great condition. This Goose has original paint and great patina.
Wood
19th Century Canadian Goose Decoy from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Canadian Goose decoy is in all original paint decorated surface.
Wood
Life-Size Canada Goose Decoy on Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible life-size mid-20th century American carved and pegged cedar Canada goose decoy by famed Essex, Massachusetts decoy carver, Bob Brophy.
Beech
Framed Early 20th Century American Canada Goose Decoy
Located in Chicago, IL
This framed American 1940s Canada Goose decoy is a striking piece of functional folk art, beautifully preserved and presented.
Paper
Framed Early 20th Century American Canada Goose Decoy
Located in Chicago, IL
This framed American 1940s Canada Goose decoy is a striking piece of functional folk art, beautifully preserved and presented.
Paper
Canadian Goose Decoy, 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is one of three amazing Canadian geese the paint is original with old repairs, but in very good as found condition. It is so hard to find a group all made by the same carver. T...
Wood
Canadian Goose Decoy 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This decoy has great age and wear. The paint is original to this piece.
Wood
Vintage Canada Goose Decoy on Custom Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage American Canada Goose decoy on custom stand. The goose is constructed with a carved wood and painted head, and a painted tin body.
Tin
Vintage Canada Goose Decoy on Custom Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage American Canada Goose decoy on custom stand. The goose is constructed with a carved wood and painted head, and a painted tin body.
Tin
Pair of Framed Vintage American Canada Goose Decoys
Located in Chicago, IL
A whimsical and striking pair of vintage American wooden Canada goose decoys of impressive scale, mounted on white linen, and framed with driftwood-grey stained maple frames.
Metal
Pair of Vintage Canada Goose Decoys on Custom Stands
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of vintage American Canada Goose decoys on custom stands. The geese are constructed with a carved wood and painted head, and a painted tin body.
Tin
Canadian Goose Decoy, 1930s Hand Carved
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand carved and painted Canadian goose is in great as found condition. This is one of three from a private decoy collection out of Virginia.
Pine
Canadian Goose Decoy/Early 20th Century Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jersey Canadian Goose wooden Rooster Ant. Cape may CH NJ 66490 This finely carved and original painted goose is a great example of folk art as well. This goose has a leather weight o...
Wood
Early 20th Century Framed Canada Goose Decoy
Located in Chicago, IL
This framed American 1940s Canada Goose decoy is a striking piece of functional folk art, beautifully preserved and presented.
Paper
Early 20th Century Framed Canada Goose Decoy
Located in Chicago, IL
This framed American 1940s Canada Goose decoy is a striking piece of functional folk art, beautifully preserved and presented.
Linen, Paper
Early 20th Century Framed Canada Goose Decoy
Located in Chicago, IL
This framed American 1940s Canada Goose decoy is a striking piece of functional folk art, beautifully preserved and presented.
Linen, Paper
Canada Goose Decoy, Attributed to Samuel Soper, circa 1910
By Samuel Soper
Located in Nantucket, MA
Working Goose Decoy attributed to Samuel Soper (1863-1943),Barnegat, New Jersey. This large decoy features tack eyes with a slat tail board. With a simple old hunter's paint design. ...
Canadian Goose Folk Art Decoy
Located in Rochester, NY
A true to life size Canadian Goose decoy - hand carved & polychrome painted wood body - raised on three elongated iron legs.
19th Century Canadian Goose Sitting Decoy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand carved and original painted Canadian goose has a wonderful patinated surface and great form. The condition is very good and has shrinkage crack on the base consistent ...
Wood
Canadian Goose from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand-carved and painted goose is in good condition with minor wear and tear from age and use. Signed by the carver "LOUGHRAM” on the base.
Wood
Monumental Hand-Carved Canadian Goose
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine example of Folk Art carved goose is in great as found condition. Minor wear consistent with age and use. This is a very heavy and solid bird. Wonderful details in the paint...
Pine
Monumental Canadian Goose in Original Surface
By Creations By Cranford 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic decoy has such great form and paint. It is also signed by the by Cranford. It is a very heavy and well carved goose. Late but great! The condition is very good with mi...
Pine
Hand-Carved and Painted Canadian Goose
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-carved and painted Canadian goose in original white worn paint. The base has a age crack but is in fine condition. This fine Folk Art goose is unsigned.
Wood
Mounted Canadian Goose in Original Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine Canadian Goose with nice fat belly shape is in original surface and in great condition as found. This goose comes from a collection from the East coast. Custom iron mount.
Iron
Folky Canadian Goose on Iron Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine original painted Canadian goose on stand is hand carved and painted. The paint is super and has a fine aged patina.
Iron
Folky Canadian Goose on Iron Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine original painted Canadian goose on feet is hand carved and painted. The paint is super and has a fine aged patina.
Wood
Carved Canada Goose by Frank Finney
By Frank Finney
Located in Nantucket, MA
Canada swimming goose, hollow carved with glass eyes and lead plate Signed/incised and titled on the bottom, "The Swimmer, Frank S Finney" circa 1980.
Wood
Monumental Hollow Body Original Painted Canadian Goose
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th century original painted large Canadian goose from the collection of Harry Walsh purchased in Easton, Pennsylvania. This was made in Virginia. The condition is very good w...
Wood
Folky Original Painted 20th Century Canadian Goose
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky original painted Canadian goose is in great condition. Minor wear consistent with age wear mostly on the black body.
Pine
Folky Canadian Goose on Original Iron Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky original painted Canadian goose with the extended neck and button eyes is is good condition with minor wear and paint loss consistent from age and use. Take special notice...
Wood
Mid-Century Wood and Canvas Canadian Floater Goose
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This finely carved wood and canvas floater decoy is in fine condition with wear consistent from age and use. The fine carved head has glass eyes and very nicely carved. It is more de...
Canvas
Monumental Rare Canadian Hand-Carved and Painted Goose
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large bird has all the bells and whistles any collector would want! The painted surface is the very best with a super patina. The condition is very good with age and wear consis...
Pine
Early 20thc Original Painted & Hand Carved Canadian Goose
Located in Los Angeles, CA
EARLY 20THC HAND CARVED & PAINTED CANADIAN GOOSE IN ORIGINAL SURFACE.SIGNED BY THE MAKER "RW SCHAAP"THIS IS ONE OF TWO MADE BY THE SAME MAN AND WE ARE SELLING THEM INDIVIDUALLY.THEY ...
Pine
Early 20thc Original Painted & Signed "rw Schaap"canadian Goose
Located in Los Angeles, CA
EARLY 20THC ORIGINAL PAINTED AND HAND CARVED CANADIAN GOOSE FROM NEW ENGLAND.THIS FANTASTIC LARGE DECOY IS SIGNED "RW SCHAAP" ON THE BASE OF THE GOOSE.THE GOOSE HAS SUCH GREAT PRESEN...
Pine
20th Century Original White Painted Hand Carved Canadian Goose
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky hand carved and painted Canadian goose is from the forties and probably made in Canada. The condition is good with minor wear on tail feather area and base. Wear is consis...
Wood
Sold
H 11.03 in W 5.52 in D 19.1 in
Large Vintage Decoy Duck, English, Cedar, Canada Goose, Figure, Artist Signed
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage decoy duck. An English, carved cedar Canada Goose figure, dating to the late 20th century, signed by the artist to 1989.
Cedar
American Primitive Canadian Goose Decoy
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique American Folk Art large-scale working cork Canadian goose duck decoy that is fully divided by wood in center that ends in both a wood beak and a wood bottom rudder.
Wood, Cork
Pair of Canadian Goose Decoys, 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Larger decoy measures - 18 x 32 x 9 smaller decoy measures -15 x 29 x 8.
Pine
Hand-Carved and Painted Canadian Goose
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand-carved and painted all white goose is signed on base, signed made in Canada. Wonderful worn surface and minor cracks consistent with age and use. The condition is good...
Pine
19Thc Hand Carved Canadian Goose
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand carved Canadian decoy is hand carved from one piece of wood.This goose retains its original outdoor surface or patina.Take notice to the wood loss and aged patina.
Wood
Mounted Canadian Goose in Original Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine Canadian Goose with nice fat belly shape is in original surface and in great condition as found. This goose comes from a collection from the East coast. Custom iron mount.
Iron
Monumental Hand-Carved and Painted Canadian Goose
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is such a amazing piece of folk carving of a Canadian goose. It has the original leather pull tag on the front and hand carving features through out.Was originally found in Cape...
19th Century Canadian Goose Signed on Weight on Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This all original black and white painted decoy is in fine condition. It is original painted surface. It was found in New England.
Iron
Canada Goose Decoy
Located in Doylestown, PA
A nicely carved Canada goose decoy in painted pine, from the estate of Pierre Moulin, founder of Pierre Deux shops.
Pine
Canadian Goose Decoy
Located in Hudson, NY
sensuous carving of a canadian goose beautiful painted details metal eyes on wrought iron legs stamped"SB" for Stacy Bryanton working decoy
Metal
Canada Goose Decoys
Located in Hudson, NY
set of four animated working decoys
beautiful painted detail
metal eyes and legs
stamped "SB" - Stacy Bryanton
Metal
Carved Canadian Goose Decoy
Located in Hudson, NY
handsome carving of a canadian goose beautiful painted details metal eyes on wrought iron legs stamped "SB" for Stacy Bryanton working decoy
Metal
Goose decoy
Located in Sheffield, MA
This Canadian goose decoy is in its original paint and is appropriately distressed.
Wood
Carved Decoy of Canadian Goose
Located in Hudson, NY
animated carving of a canadian goose beautiful painted details metal eyes on wrought iron legs stamped "SB" for Stacy Bryanton working decoy
Metal
Carved Decoy of Canadian Goose
Located in Hudson, NY
animated carving of a canadian goose
beautiful painted details
metal eyes
on wrought iron legs
stamped "SB" for Stacy Bryanton
Profile Decoy ex Mackey Collection
Located in North Egremont, MA
Canada goose profile decoy with Mackey collection stamp, from the William J Mackey, Jr. collection of American bird decoys, dimensions given do not include the height of the newly ma...
Wood
Canada Goose Decoy
Located in New York, NY
Canada goose decoy made of pieced and carved wood with old paint.
$395
H 8 in W 17 in D 5.5 in L 8 in
Hand Carved Large Vintage Antique Wood Duck Decoy Sculpture, Early 20th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic early to Mid-20th Century hand-carved and painted wood duck or mallard decoy. This piece has an wonderful color and texture. From an impressive Los Angeles vintage du...
Wood, Paint
Mason Premier Grade Bluebill Drake, circa 1920
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Mason Premier Grade Bluebill Drake Decoy, circa 1920, having head with glass eyes and carved mandible, nares and nail on bill, attached to hollow carved two part body (seam i...
Wood
$581Sale Price|25% Off
H 12 in W 18 in D 7.5 in
Mid-Century Hand-Crafted and Hand-Painted Hardwood American Duck Decoy
Located in Germantown, MD
An Mid Century, large, Hand-crafted and Hand-Painted American life size Duck Decoy measuring 20" in width, 9" in depth and 13" in height.
Hardwood, Paint
Early 20th century Decoy duck - No1
Located in Malton, GB
We have been fortunate to find a small collection of original Decoy ducks. Characterful antique folk art decoy duck, shaped and painted by hand with the kind of honest surface and i...
Pine
$395
H 7 in W 13.5 in D 5.25 in
Hand Carved Vintage Antique Wood Duck Mallard Decoy Sculpture Early 20th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic early to Mid-20th Century hand-carved and painted antique wood duck or mallard decoy. This piece has an wonderful color (notice the white side patch against dark body) an...
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Hand Painted Duck Decoy Antique German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Found in Germany at an estate sale, this hand carved and hand painted duck decoy is perfect for the collector. Well used by a previous hunter the paint has faded through time althoug...
Wood, Paint
Classic Maine Eider Drake Decoy, circa 1920s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Classic antique Maine Eider Drake Decoy, circa 1920s, with head tucked back in contented posture. Decoy is in well worn original paint with touch-ups to the black areas. The neck has...
Wood
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Decoy Duck Form
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century English Folk Art decoy duck form A working example of an early 20th century English Folk Art decoy. Hand carved from wood, with lead weight still in place at the ...
Pine
$1,136Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.63 in W 12 in D 3.75 in
Early 20th Century Hand Painted Duck Decoy Antique, USA owned by Bob Tillbutt
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Found in Germany at an estate sale, this hand carved and hand painted duck decoy is perfect for the collector. Well used by a previous hunter the paint has faded through time althoug...
Wood, Paint
$225
H 6.25 in W 13 in D 5.25 in
European Hand-Carved Folk Art Duck Decoy, Wood and Paint, Mid-20th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Hand-Carved Folk Art Duck Decoy. The duck features wonderful patina throughout including paint and glass eye. Wonderful collectable piece to add to a grouping. We think this...
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Hand Crafted Mechanical Mallard Decoy
Located in Nantucket, MA
Rare Early 20th Century Hand Crafted Mechanical Mallard Duck Decoy, circa 1920s, by an unknown "factory" decoy maker. The decoy bears a close resemblance to the Evans Standard Grade ...
Wood
$395
H 7 in W 13 in D 5.5 in
Hand Carved Vintage Antique Wood Duck Mallard Decoy Sculpture Early 20th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic early to Mid-20th Century hand-carved and painted antique wood duck or mallard decoy. This piece has an wonderful color and texture. Would be a great addition to any dec...
Wood, Paint
$676
H 6.3 in W 4.3 in D 12.2 in
Early 20th-Century North American Folk Art Working Duck Decoy, Circa 1900–1930
Located in Lincoln, GB
Early 20th-Century North American Folk Art Working Duck Decoy, Circa 1900–1930 A wonderfully characterful early 20th-century North American carved and painted wooden working duck dec...
Wood
Folky Hand Carved & Painted Decoy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand carved & painted decoy from New England. Fine original painted with a great patina.
Wood
Canadian Geese in Original Paint, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine pair of original painted Canadian Geese with wood heads and glass eyes are in good condition. The base is a plank of wood and body is constructed of man made material. This...
Wood
Early 20th Century French Hand-Carved Wood Folk Art Duck Decoy
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early 20th Century Hand-Carved Folk Art Duck Decoy. The duck 's head is movable and the body features wonderful patina throughout including traces of the original paint. Wonderful co...
Wood, Paint
Cognac Leather Director's Chair
By Dario Alfonsi
Located in Milan, IT
Dark hues of vegetable-tanned leather and a beechwood frame finished with an ash wood varnish. Hand-sewn and assembled in Rome by Dario Alfonsi, this iconic collapsible chair express...
Leather, Beech
Tiffany Studios Dragonfly Diachronic Confetti Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios Dragonfly Table Lamp A gorgeous Tiffany Studios diachronic light blue to green Dragonfly table lamp with confetti glass wings. A true piece of Museum quality collecti...
Bronze
Waverley Novels in 50 Volumes by Sir Walter Scott, Boston, 1857
By Sir Walter Scott
Located in Southampton, NY
Excellent and complete set of 50 Volumes of The Waverley Novels by Sir Walter Scott. Boston: Ticknor and Fields, 1857; The Household Edition. Finely bound in half leather with mar...
Leather, Paper
Roger Litski 1950s Pair of Mallard Decoys
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Mallard pair of hand carved by Roger Litski. Original paint still showing. Glass eyes. Each marked on the bottom "R.L." Oversized for big water. Period: circa 1950 Origin: Green Bay...
Wood
$43,377 / set
H 31.5 in W 866.15 in D 29.53 in
Joseph-André Motte, Set of Modular Seats for Lyon Satolas Airport, 1976
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Paris, FR
Set of modular seats in fiberglass and polyester lacquered in three colors, created in 1975 by Joseph-André Motte for Lyon-Satolas airport. There are at least 65 items, they were pl...
Fiberglass, Polyester, Lacquer
Ford Aircraft Model Trimotor in Aluminium
Located in Paris, FR
Trimotor aircraft model Ford handcrafted in aluminum. Manufactured between 1926 and 1933 by Ford's own factory. Wingspan: 102cm.
Aluminum
$616Sale Price|20% Off
H 60.5 in W 9.75 in D 6.75 in
Antique Vintage Ladys Black Forest German Jewelry Box Casket Carve Pheasant Bird
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Absolutely stunning hand carved Swiss Black Forest possibly Walnut wood (sometimes confused with Irish Bog Oak from Ireland) Ladys or Gentlemans Jewelry Casket of oval outline. Mid t...
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
$2,100Sale Price|20% Off
H 59.06 in W 36.62 in D 0.4 in
1960s Haute Couture Pierre Balmain Green Silk Chiffon Dress with Hand Bead Work
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Firenze, IT
I proudly offer for sale this absolutely stunning evening gown with classic empire shape and a fantastic blend of green silk chiffon dress by Pierre Balmain. It is exquisitely decora...
Silk, Beads
$1,200
H 1 in W 4 in D 1 in
12 French Art Deco Dachshund Basset Hound Knife Rests, Rosé Glass, France, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of 12 utterly charming 1930s Art Deco glass dog sculpture knife rests, featuring a delightful depiction of a dog, possibly a Basset Hound or a Dachshund / Sausage Dog / Wiener ...
Glass
20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cage, Hand-Painted Metal & Wood
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
Art Deco burl wood letter holder, 1940's, France
Located in BELFORT, FR
French Art Deco letter holder in burl wood.
Wood
Italian Genuine Leather Double Playing Card Box, 1950s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Italian playing card box features all-leather construction with outer layer of soft, supple tan or cognac leather decorated with embossed gold bands and 2 enameled playing c...
Gold, Enamel
$15,000
H 91.75 in W 20 in D 10.5 in
American Federal Mahogany Tall Case Clock, Silas Hoadley, CT, Circa 1820
By Silas Hoadley
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal mahogany one day tall case clock with the original brass ball finials resting on three carved upper capitals, decorative intertwined fret work, arched hood with bras...
Brass
$1,195Sale Price|70% Off
H 11.6 in W 8 in D 3.4 in
Impressive Tall Heavy Cut Vase, Antique Val Saint Lambert. Great Ruby Color
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large and custom piece, possibly done for an exhibition, we have the pleasure of offering for sale this wonderful presentation vase. A Classic signature piece from the storied glas...
Cut Glass
$4,500
H 49.25 in W 27.25 in D 14.5 in
Large Antique Early 20th Century French Wood and Wire Turreted Bird Cage
Located in Litchfield, CT
Large antique early 20th century French wood and wire turreted bird cage. Two parts with rectangular cage at the base. Each section has doors that open. Bottom cage measures 26 3/...
Wire
$7,500
H 17 in W 35.5 in D 18.25 in
English Military Camphor Wood Leather Brass Banded Chest. Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
English military leather chest with original brass mounts, braided tacks, and brass side handles. All original. Early 19th Century
Brass
Vintage, new and antique decoys have become fashionable decor in modern homes.
The history of decoy ducks, shorebirds, geese and other waterfowl as part of the folk art tradition stretches back thousands of years. Tule duck decoys made between 400 B.C. and 100 A.D. by Indigenous people for use in hunting have been found in Nevada that are similar to decoys still in use today.
Waterfowl decoys are now often made of plastic and foam, but vintage duck decoys from the mid-19th to early 20th century were frequently made of wood. Canvas duck decoys were popularized from the 1920s to ’40s as a lightweight alternative. These folk art pieces feature hand-painted feathers and long, flat bodies, lending themselves well to display in living rooms on shelves and in cabinets.
One of the fascinating aspects of handcrafted waterfowl decoys is their regional variation to match the local birds. For example, German decoys are regularly decorated with green and gray paints, making them look like mallard ducks. Scandinavian decoys are typically black and white, resembling the common eider.
Either option could be a rustic treasure for one’s home, adding a touch of eclectic art to any room. Browse antique, new and vintage decoys on 1stDibs today.
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