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Antique Canada Goose Decoys

Canadian Goose Decoy on Stand
Canadian Goose Decoy on Stand

Canadian Goose Decoy on Stand

$1,195

H 14.5 in W 10.5 in D 26 in

Canadian Goose Decoy on Stand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine original painted heavy wood and canvas covered Canadian goose decoy or floater. It has a

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Late 19th Century American Country Antique Canada Goose Decoys

Materials

Wood

Ira Hudson Canada Goose Decoy
Ira Hudson Canada Goose Decoy

Ira Hudson Canada Goose Decoy

$3,500

H 12 in W 22.5 in D 12 in

Ira Hudson Canada Goose Decoy

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Hollow Canada goose decoy, attributed to Ira Hudson, of Chincoteague, VA. Hollow, with original

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Early 20th Century American Antique Canada Goose Decoys

Materials

Wood

Nathan Cobb Jr Canada Goose Decoy
Nathan Cobb Jr Canada Goose Decoy

Nathan Cobb Jr Canada Goose Decoy

$300,000

H 9 in W 8 in D 34.5 in

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

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Late 19th Century American Antique Canada Goose Decoys

Materials

Wood

Canadian Goose Decoy on Rod Nails
Canadian Goose Decoy on Rod Nails

Canadian Goose Decoy on Rod Nails

$1,295

H 16 in W 9 in D 33 in

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

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Canada Goose Decoys

Materials

Wood

American Goose Reed Decoy
American Goose Reed Decoy

American Goose Reed Decoy

$1,500

H 14 in W 10.5 in D 25 in

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

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Early 20th Century American Antique Canada Goose Decoys

Materials

Wood, Straw

Early 20th Century Feeding Goose Decoy
Early 20th Century Feeding Goose Decoy

Early 20th Century Feeding Goose Decoy

$2,200

H 22.5 in W 19 in D 22.5 in

Early 20th Century Feeding Goose Decoy

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Carved and painted Canadian goose decoy. Well painted head and under body. Back unpainted. Hunter

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Early 20th Century American Antique Canada Goose Decoys

Materials

Wood

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Canadian Goose Decoy
Canadian Goose Decoy

Canadian Goose Decoy

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H 4 in W 24 in D 15 in

Canadian Goose Decoy

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rare canvas wing Canadian goose decoy on wood base with glass eyes and steel shaft. From the

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Early 20th Century American Antique Canada Goose Decoys

Canada Goose Decoy Attributed to Joe Lincoln
Canada Goose Decoy Attributed to Joe Lincoln

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. Noble

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Early 20th Century American Antique Canada Goose Decoys

Materials

Pine

Painted Canvas Covered and Carved Wood Slat Canada Goose Decoy
Painted Canvas Covered and Carved Wood Slat Canada Goose Decoy

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

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Canada Goose Decoys

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Late 19th Century Canadian Goose Decoy
Late 19th Century Canadian Goose Decoy

Late 19th Century Canadian Goose Decoy

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H 9.5 in W 18 in D 8 in

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

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Late 19th Century American Country Antique Canada Goose Decoys

Materials

Wood

19th Century Canadian Goose Decoy from New England
19th Century Canadian Goose Decoy from New England

19th Century Canadian Goose Decoy from New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Canadian Goose decoy is in all original paint decorated surface. The condition is very good

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Late 19th Century American Other Antique Canada Goose Decoys

Materials

Wood

Canadian Goose Decoy, 1930s
Canadian Goose Decoy, 1930s

Canadian Goose Decoy, 1930s

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H 14 in W 8 in D 29 in

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

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Early 20th Century American Country Antique Canada Goose Decoys

Materials

Wood

Canadian Goose Decoy 1930s
Canadian Goose Decoy 1930s

Canadian Goose Decoy 1930s

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H 14 in W 8 in D 29 in

Canadian Goose Decoy 1930s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This decoy has great age and wear. The paint is original to this piece.

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Early 20th Century American Country Antique Canada Goose Decoys

Materials

Wood

Vintage Canada Goose Decoy on Custom Stand
Vintage Canada Goose Decoy on Custom Stand

Vintage Canada Goose Decoy on Custom Stand

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H 11.5 in W 35.25 in D 9 in

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

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Early 20th Century North American Rustic Antique Canada Goose Decoys

Materials

Tin

Vintage Canada Goose Decoy on Custom Stand
Vintage Canada Goose Decoy on Custom Stand

Vintage Canada Goose Decoy on Custom Stand

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H 9 in W 35.25 in L 9 in

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

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Canada Goose Decoys

Materials

Tin

Pair of Vintage Canada Goose Decoys on Custom Stands
Pair of Vintage Canada Goose Decoys on Custom Stands

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

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Early 20th Century North American Rustic Antique Canada Goose Decoys

Materials

Tin

Canadian Goose Decoy, 1930s Hand Carved
Canadian Goose Decoy, 1930s Hand Carved

Canadian Goose Decoy, 1930s Hand Carved

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H 20.5 in W 8 in D 30 in

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

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Early 20th Century American Country Antique Canada Goose Decoys

Materials

Pine

Canadian Goose Decoy/Early 20th Century Signed
Canadian Goose Decoy/Early 20th Century Signed

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

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Early 20th Century American Country Antique Canada Goose Decoys

Materials

Wood

Canada Goose Decoy, Attributed to Samuel Soper, circa 1910
Canada Goose Decoy, Attributed to Samuel Soper, circa 1910

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

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Canada Goose Decoys

19th Century Canadian Goose Sitting Decoy
19th Century Canadian Goose Sitting Decoy

19th Century Canadian Goose Sitting Decoy

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H 9.5 in W 26.5 in D 9.5 in

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

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19th Century American Country Antique Canada Goose Decoys

Materials

Wood

Canadian Goose from New England
Canadian Goose from New England

Canadian Goose from New England

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H 12.5 in W 25.5 in D 8.5 in

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

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Late 19th Century American Other Antique Canada Goose Decoys

Materials

Wood

Monumental Hand-Carved Canadian Goose
Monumental Hand-Carved Canadian Goose

Monumental Hand-Carved Canadian Goose

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H 10 in W 23 in D 9 in

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

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Early 20th Century American Country Antique Canada Goose Decoys

Materials

Pine

Mounted Canadian Goose in Original Paint
Mounted Canadian Goose in Original Paint

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

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Canada Goose Decoys

Materials

Iron

Folky Canadian Goose on Iron Stand
Folky Canadian Goose on Iron Stand

Folky Canadian Goose on Iron Stand

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H 17 in W 30 in D 10 in

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

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Early 20th Century American Country Antique Canada Goose Decoys

Materials

Iron

Folky Canadian Goose on Iron Feet
Folky Canadian Goose on Iron Feet

Folky Canadian Goose on Iron Feet

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H 22 in W 9.25 in D 30 in

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

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Canada Goose Decoys

Materials

Wood

Monumental Hollow Body Original Painted Canadian Goose
Monumental Hollow Body Original Painted Canadian Goose

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

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Canada Goose Decoys

Materials

Wood

Folky Canadian Goose on Original Iron Feet
Folky Canadian Goose on Original Iron Feet

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

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Canada Goose Decoys

Materials

Wood

Monumental Rare Canadian Hand-Carved and Painted Goose
Monumental Rare Canadian Hand-Carved and Painted Goose

Monumental Rare Canadian Hand-Carved and Painted Goose

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. It has a shrinkage crack in the bottom of the belly of the goose. It does not take away from the

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Canada Goose Decoys

Materials

Pine

Early 20thc Original Painted & Hand Carved Canadian Goose
Early 20thc Original Painted & Hand Carved Canadian Goose

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

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Early 20th Century American Antique Canada Goose Decoys

Materials

Pine

Early 20thc Original Painted & Signed "rw Schaap"canadian Goose
Early 20thc Original Painted & Signed "rw Schaap"canadian Goose

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

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Early 20th Century American Antique Canada Goose Decoys

Materials

Pine

Pair of Canadian Goose Decoys, 1930s
Pair of Canadian Goose Decoys, 1930s

Pair of Canadian Goose Decoys, 1930s

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H 18 in W 32 in D 9 in

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.

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Early 20th Century American Country Antique Canada Goose Decoys

Materials

Pine

19Thc Hand Carved Canadian Goose
19Thc Hand Carved Canadian Goose

19Thc Hand Carved Canadian Goose

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H 11 in W 24 in D 10 in

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

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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Canada Goose Decoys

Materials

Wood

19th Century Canadian Goose Signed on Weight on Base
19th Century Canadian Goose Signed on Weight on Base

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

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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Canada Goose Decoys

Materials

Iron

Goose decoy
Goose decoy

Goose decoy

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H 15 in W 19 in D 9.5 in

Goose decoy

Located in Sheffield, MA

This Canadian goose decoy is in its original paint and is appropriately distressed. There are two

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19th Century Canadian Antique Canada Goose Decoys

Materials

Wood

Profile Decoy ex Mackey Collection
Profile Decoy ex Mackey Collection

Profile Decoy ex Mackey Collection

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H 24 in W 25.5 in D 1 in

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

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Early 20th Century American Antique Canada Goose Decoys

Materials

Wood

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Pair of Bookcase Cabinets, circa 1860, France

Located in Girona, Spain

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Late 19th Century French Greek Revival Antique Canada Goose Decoys

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By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Canada Goose Decoys

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By TASCHEN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The classic encyclopedia of the arcane in an expanded edition. Renowned philosopher and lecturer Manly P. Hall’s masterful encyclopedia of ancient symbols, hidden rituals, and arcan...

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Unique Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass & Opaline Glass Mosaic Pendant Light, 1920s
Unique Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass & Opaline Glass Mosaic Pendant Light, 1920s

Unique Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass & Opaline Glass Mosaic Pendant Light, 1920s

Located in Lisse, NL

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Reclaimed Wrought Iron Horseshoe Garden Gate
Reclaimed Wrought Iron Horseshoe Garden Gate

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$2,577

H 42.52 in W 36.23 in D 1.38 in

Reclaimed Wrought Iron Horseshoe Garden Gate

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An unusual reclaimed wrought iron garden gate, creatively constructed from old horseshoes. Matching decorative panel also available. This reclaimed side gate is traditionally handc...

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Mid-20th Century English Country Antique Canada Goose Decoys

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East Coast Swan Decoy
East Coast Swan Decoy

East Coast Swan Decoy

$1,200

H 23 in W 27 in D 10 in

East Coast Swan Decoy

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Decorative swan decoy with carved feathers and glass eyes. Paint sanded in a way to slightly reveal wood underneath. Neck is long and delicate with unpainted details around eyes and ...

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Mid-20th Century American Antique Canada Goose Decoys

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Antique French Art Nouveau Green Glass and Wrought Iron Pendant Light, ca 1920

Antique French Art Nouveau Green Glass and Wrought Iron Pendant Light, ca 1920

Located in Barntrup, DE

Antique French Art Nouveau Green Glass and Wrought Iron Pendant Light, ca. 1920. Add a timeless touch of elegance to your interior with this Antique French Art Nouveau Pendant Light...

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Located in Stockholm, SE

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Pair of Mason Detroit Grade Canvasback Decoys, circa 1920
Pair of Mason Detroit Grade Canvasback Decoys, circa 1920

Pair of Mason Detroit Grade Canvasback Decoys, circa 1920

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

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Belgian pottery vase with cranes Catteau Boch Freres Enameled circa 1939
Belgian pottery vase with cranes Catteau Boch Freres Enameled circa 1939

Belgian pottery vase with cranes Catteau Boch Freres Enameled circa 1939

By Boch Freres Keramis

Located in New York City, NY

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Roger Litski 1950s Pair of Mallard Decoys

Roger Litski 1950s Pair of Mallard Decoys

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

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$2,163Sale Price|20% Off

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By Daum

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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Canada Goose Decoys

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Hen Merganser Hunting Decoy attributed to John Dawson Folk Art, Americana

Hen Merganser Hunting Decoy attributed to John Dawson Folk Art, Americana

$9,600Sale Price|61% Off

H 5.91 in W 17.13 in D 5.52 in

Hen Merganser Hunting Decoy attributed to John Dawson Folk Art, Americana

By John Dawson

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

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Pair of Early 20th Century American Eider Duck Decoys

Pair of Early 20th Century American Eider Duck Decoys

Located in Chicago, IL

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Antique Canada Goose Decoys For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique canada goose decoys available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, pine and softwood, all antique canada goose decoys available were constructed with great care. Antique canada goose decoys have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique canada goose decoys made by Folk Art designers — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique canada goose decoys over the years, but those made by Joseph Lincoln are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Canada Goose Decoys?

Antique canada goose decoys can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,895, while the lowest priced sells for $675 and the highest can go for as much as $19,800.

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.