Vintage Shorebird Decoys
Set of 5 Hand Carved and Painted Shorebird Decoys
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Flock of Wayne Baker (Virginia) shorebird decoys. Painted wood consisting of two schematic swans
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1980s American Vintage Shorebird Decoys
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Hand Carved and Painted Shorebird Decoys
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Hand carved and painted shorebirds by Wayne Baker. Grouping of six wood shore birds with tacked
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1990s American Vintage Shorebird Decoys
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Wood
Elmer Crowell Quarter Sized Canada Goose Decoy, circa 1930s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Crowell was a master decoy carver from Cape Cod who specialized in shorebirds, waterfowl, and miniatures
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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Shorebird Decoys
Materials
Cedar
Carved and Painted Black Duck Decoy, by Pat Gardner, Nantucket, circa 1960s
Located in Nantucket, MA
. amongst all her shorebird carvings. The decoy is extremely heavy, as if carved from a solid block of
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1960s American Folk Art Vintage Shorebird Decoys
Materials
Hardwood
H 7.5 in W 14.5 in D 6 in
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Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century
On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Vintage Shorebird Decoys
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Other
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Oscar Peterson Minnow Decoy Repainted by Jess Ramey, circa 1930
By Oscar Peterson
Located in Nantucket, MA
Oscar Peterson Minnow Decoy repainted by Jess Ramey, Cadillac, Michigan, circa 1930, an early Period II Peterson working ice fishing decoy that received an in-use working repaint by ...
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1920s American Folk Art Vintage Shorebird Decoys
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Wood
Hen Merganser Hunting Decoy attributed to John Dawson Folk Art, Americana
By John Dawson
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Carved and polychromed wood; retains original painted surface. Glass Eyes.
Attributed to John Dawson, Trenton, New Jersey, 1900-1925.
Dawson worked as a kiln operator at the Scamme...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Vintage Shorebird Decoys
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Wood
H 5.91 in W 17.13 in D 5.52 in
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...
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1920s American Folk Art Vintage Shorebird Decoys
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Wood
Harry Jobes Swan Decoy Pair
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Matched swan pair
Item number: X837
Matched Pair. Two swan decoys by Harry Jobes of Aberdeen, MD. Original paint. Used Decoys - a few shot holes. Selling as a pair.
Period: First h...
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1950s American Vintage Shorebird Decoys
Materials
Wood
Morning Gun - British Old Master naval marine seascape ships art oil painting
By Peter Monamy
Located in London, GB
This superb British Old Master marine oil painting is attributed to Peter Monamy. Painted circa 1730 it depicts Morning Gun - A morning gun is a gun fired at the first note of revei...
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1730s Old Masters Vintage Shorebird Decoys
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Oil
Early 20th century English estate made decoy duck
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century English estate made decoy duck.
A true example of an early 20th century English estate made decoy duck form, with glass eyes. With a wonderful, moveable head with ...
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Early 20th Century British Folk Art Vintage Shorebird Decoys
Materials
Pine
British Colonial Carved and Cane Settee with Swan Neck Back and Scrolling Arms
Located in Yonkers, NY
A British Colonial carved wooden settee with swan neck back and out-scrolling arms, cane seat and turned legs. This British Colonial carved wooden settee, originating from antique So...
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Early 20th Century Southeast Asian British Colonial Vintage Shorebird Decoys
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Cane, Wood
H 33.75 in W 90.75 in D 27.75 in
Fine Taxidermy The Spectacled Owl & Snake by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
The Spectacled owl is the largest owl to be found in the dense tropical rainforests of South America.
It will eat everything that moves and is not too heavy to fly away with. It wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Victorian Vintage Shorebird Decoys
Materials
Animal Skin
1910s Antique Mallard Drake Factory Duck Hunting Decoy Forest Green Head
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A very old Mallard Drake decoy with original paint; green head, and faded black body. Minor gunning wear, and split to bottom of body.
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1910s American Adirondack Vintage Shorebird Decoys
Materials
Wood
Pair of Life Size Antique Carved and Painted Swan Figures
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and impressive pair of hand carved Swans which may have at one time been decoys having fine form and presence. In newer white paint with black beaks and eyes. The unpainted i...
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19th Century Folk Art Vintage Shorebird Decoys
Materials
Wood
French Louis XVI Style Plume Swan Carved Green Painted Leafy Etched Wall Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Louis XVI Style Plume and Swan Carved Green Painted Leafy Etched Wall Mirror. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 42" H x 34" W x 1.5" D.
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Vintage Shorebird Decoys
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Glass, Wood
H 42 in W 34 in D 1.5 in
Georgian Mahogany Drum Top Library Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very fine quality late George III period mahogany central standing drum top library table, having attractive old gilt tooled leather inset to circular rotating top, over frieze wit...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Vintage Shorebird Decoys
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Mahogany
Pair of Mason Blue Wing Teal Decoys
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Pair of Mason Detroit glass eyed blue wing teal. Great collectors set. Neat signs of use and chip shots.
Period: First quarter 20th century
Origin: Wisconsin
Size: 12" x 4" x 6"H.
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Early 20th Century American Vintage Shorebird Decoys
Materials
Wood
Large Black Forest Antler Gun Cabinet, ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A large antique oak wood gun cabinet decorated with several original antlers from the deer, the fallow deer, antelope and chamois. Elaborately manufactured with many details like the...
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19th Century Austrian Black Forest Vintage Shorebird Decoys
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Antler, 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...
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Vintage Shorebird Decoys
Materials
Wood
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French 20th Century Shorebird Decoy
Located in Greenwich, CT
Charming French 20th Century shorebird decoy in original paint
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1950s French Folk Art Vintage Shorebird Decoys
Materials
Wood
20th Century Working Shorebird Decoy
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Carved, painted working shorebird decoy. First layer original paint, Baie de Somme France, Circa
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Shorebird Decoys
Materials
Wood
Pair of Primitive Working Shorebird Decoys
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Pair of primitive working shorebird decoys, both with iron bills or beaks, carved painted wood. As
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Shorebird Decoys
Materials
Wood
Pair of 20th Century Working Shorebird Decoys
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Pair working shorebird decoys, original paint, most likely replacement beaks. Later stands. Baie de
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Shorebird Decoys
Materials
Wood
Trio of Working Shorebird Decoys
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Trio of working shorebird decoys, iron bills or beaks, all of these are fixed in place. Dry surface
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Shorebird Decoys
Materials
Wood
Pair Carved Shorebird Decoys as Table Lamps
Located in NYC, NY
beautiful pairs of shorebird decoys now mounted as lamps. Birds rest on cork, rope and wooden base
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1940s American Vintage Shorebird Decoys
Materials
Wood, Cork
Pair of Unusual 20th Century Zinc Shorebird Decoys
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Pair of unusual mid 20th Century zinc or tin decoy shorebirds, original paint.
Later stands France
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Shorebird Decoys
Materials
Zinc
Working Wading Bird Decoy
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Working Sandpiper Shorebird decoy, carved wood in original paint. Glass eyes, later stand. Baie de
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1950s French Vintage Shorebird Decoys
Materials
Wood
Trio of Small Working Shorebird or Dipper Decoys
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Trio of small carved and painted wood shorebird or dipper decoys. Later bespoke stands. Baie de
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Shorebird Decoys
Materials
Wood
Early 20thc Signed "Randall" Original Carved & Painted Shorebird on Wood Block
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early original hand carved & painted shorebird on original wood block. This bird is signed
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1930s American Vintage Shorebird Decoys
Materials
Pine
H 12 in W 12 in D 4 in
Carved and Polychromed Killdeer by Pat Gardner, Nantucket, 1973
Located in Nantucket, MA
Carved and Polychromed Killdeer by Pat Gardner, Nantucket, 1973, a carved wooden alert shorebird
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1970s American Folk Art Vintage Shorebird Decoys
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Wood
Carved and Polychromed Plover by Pat Gardner, Nantucket, 1974
Located in Nantucket, MA
Association of Nantucket in 1947. She was best known for her shorebird carvings, but also worked in watercolor
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1970s American Folk Art Vintage Shorebird Decoys
Materials
Wood
Pat Gardner Carved and Decorated Spotted Sandpiper, 1977
Located in Nantucket, MA
shorebird carvings, but also worked in watercolor and printmaking. She is viewed as one of the greater
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1970s American Folk Art Vintage Shorebird Decoys
Materials
Wood
Carved Natural Plover by Pat Gardner, Nantucket, circa 1970
Located in Nantucket, MA
in 1947. She was best known for her shorebird carvings, but also worked in watercolor and printmaking
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1970s American Folk Art Vintage Shorebird Decoys
Materials
Maple
Primitive 20th Century Working Shorebird Decoy
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Working Shorebird decoy, naive, however the carver has captured the sculptural silhouette
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Shorebird Decoys
Materials
Wood
Pair of 20th Century Working Shorebird Decoys
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Pair of working shorebird decoys, glass eyes, original painted surface, France, circa 1950. Later
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Shorebird Decoys
Materials
Wood
Elmer Crowell Widgeon Drake Decoy, circa 1940
Located in Nantucket, MA
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Elmer Crowell was a master decoy carver from Cape Cod who specialized in shorebirds, waterfowl, and
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1940s American Folk Art Vintage Shorebird Decoys
Materials
Cedar
Nantucket Whale Weather Vane Whirligig, circa 1950s
Located in Nantucket, MA
borrowed from a shorebird decoy for the photographs. I will try to find another to include.
Measures: 5-3
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Shorebird Decoys
Materials
Wood
Nantucket Whale Weather Vane Whirligig, circa 1950s
Located in Nantucket, MA
from a shorebird decoy for the photographs. I will try to find another to include.
Measures: 5-3/4 in
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Shorebird Decoys
Materials
Wood
French Working Shorebird Decoy
Located in London, GB
made as a working decoy. Of delightful stylised form and in sound original working condition
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20th Century Vintage Shorebird Decoys
Delightful Original Working Shorebird Decoy
Located in London, GB
With Exceptional Detailing To The Tail
Hand Carved and Painted Wood
French, Camargue Region
Provenance: The Derek and Sally Green Collection
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20th Century French Folk Art Vintage Shorebird Decoys
Shorebird Carving
Located in Sheffield, MA
Ravaged and powerful driftwood shorebird from the Camargue Region in France.
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1940s French Folk Art Vintage Shorebird Decoys
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Vintage Shorebird Decoys For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of vintage shorebird decoys available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage shorebird decoys — often made from wood, cedar and hardwood — can elevate any home. Vintage shorebird decoys have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. folk art vintage shorebird decoys are consistently popular styles.
How Much are Vintage Shorebird Decoys?
Vintage shorebird decoys can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,500, while the lowest priced sells for $995 and the highest can go for as much as $6,450.
Finding the Right decoys for You
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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