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Duck Decoy Art

Scandinavian Folk Art Carved Decoy Duck, Denmark, 1910s
Scandinavian Folk Art Carved Decoy Duck, Denmark, 1910s

Scandinavian Folk Art Carved Decoy Duck, Denmark, 1910s

Located in Odense, DK

This evocative early 20th century Danish folk art decoy duck dates to the 1910s and exemplifies the honest craftsmanship and sculptural charm of Scandinavian coastal traditions.

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Vintage 1910s Danish Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Wood

Art Deco French Hand Painted Wood Duck Decoy
Art Deco French Hand Painted Wood Duck Decoy

Art Deco French Hand Painted Wood Duck Decoy

Located in Austin, TX

Art Deco French Hand Painted Wood Duck Decoy.

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Vintage 1930s French Rustic Decoys

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Decoy Duck Form
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Decoy Duck Form

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.

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Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Pine

American Folk Art Hand-Carved and Painted Wooden Decoy Duck
American Folk Art Hand-Carved and Painted Wooden Decoy Duck

American Folk Art Hand-Carved and Painted Wooden Decoy Duck

Located in Kastrup, DK

American folk art decoy duck. Carved in wood with a simple yet lively form and clear traces of craftsmanship in the surface.

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Wood

Wooden Decoy Duck on Stand, circa 1910
Wooden Decoy Duck on Stand, circa 1910

Wooden Decoy Duck on Stand, circa 1910

$1,005

H 27.17 in W 9.85 in D 7.88 in

Wooden Decoy Duck on Stand, circa 1910

Located in Hastings, GB

Beautiful early 20th century French decoy duck. Hand carved in wood and hand painted, the decoy has a movable head that can be turned left or right, it is also mounted on a long iron...

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Vintage 1910s French Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century French Hand-Carved Wood Folk Art Duck Decoy
Early 20th Century French Hand-Carved Wood Folk Art Duck Decoy

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.

Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early 20th Century French Hand-Carved Wood Folk Art Duck Decoy
Early 20th Century French Hand-Carved Wood Folk Art Duck Decoy

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 features wonderful patina throughout including paint.

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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Wood, Paint

Merganser / Andre Broussard hand carved & painted Duck Decoy
Merganser / Andre Broussard hand carved & painted Duck Decoy

Merganser / Andre Broussard hand carved & painted Duck Decoy

Located in Buffalo, NY

Merganser / Andre Broussard hand carved & painted Duck Decoy,,Wonderful paint, surface , patina..The paint is wonderfully dried out and rubbed along the edges to deliberately give a ...

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Vintage 1960s Canadian Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Wood

European Hand-Carved Folk Art Duck Decoy, Wood & Paint, Mid-20th Century
European Hand-Carved Folk Art Duck Decoy, Wood & Paint, Mid-20th Century

European Hand-Carved Folk Art Duck Decoy, Wood & 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.

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Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early 20th century carved hand painted decoy duck
Early 20th century carved hand painted decoy duck

Early 20th century carved hand painted decoy duck

$418 / set

H 6.5 in W 13 in D 6 in

Early 20th century carved hand painted decoy duck

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 20th century carved hand painted decoy circa 1920. Hand painted scandinavian decoy duck, black and white paint scheme with yellow eyes.   Fine example of how things used to be...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Decoys

Materials

Pine, Paint

Early 20th century English estate made decoy duck.
Early 20th century English estate made decoy duck.

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, pointed shape and p...

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Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Pine

European Hand-Carved Folk Art Duck Decoy, Wood and Paint, Mid-20th Century
European Hand-Carved Folk Art Duck Decoy, Wood and Paint, Mid-20th Century

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.

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Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Wood, Paint

American Folk Art Hand-Carved and Painted Wooden Decoy Duck, Early 20th Century
American Folk Art Hand-Carved and Painted Wooden Decoy Duck, Early 20th Century

American Folk Art Hand-Carved and Painted Wooden Decoy Duck, Early 20th Century

Located in Kastrup, DK

American folk art decoy duck. Carved in wood with a simple yet lively form and clear traces of craftsmanship in the surface.

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Hand Painted Decoy Duck, Antique German
Early 20th Century Hand Painted Decoy Duck, Antique German

Early 20th Century Hand Painted Decoy Duck, 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...

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Vintage 1910s German Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early 20th Century Hand Painted Duck Decoy Antique German
Early 20th Century Hand Painted Duck Decoy Antique German

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...

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Vintage 1910s German Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Wood, Paint

Harry V. Shourds Signed Vintage Antique Wood Duck Decoy Sculpture
Harry V. Shourds Signed Vintage Antique Wood Duck Decoy Sculpture

Harry V. Shourds Signed Vintage Antique Wood Duck Decoy Sculpture

Located in Studio City, CA

A fantastic hand-carved and painted wood duck decoy (possibly a New Jersey Bluebill) by Harry V. Shourds. The piece is signed/branded on the underside. Would be a great additio...

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20th Century Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted Black Duck Decoy
Vintage Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted Black Duck Decoy

Vintage Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted Black Duck Decoy

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

While no longer used today due to advances in decoy materials and technology, these wooden duck decoys are now considered highly collectible as both relics of the American-born hunti...

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20th Century American Decoys

Materials

Metal

Pair of Early 20th Century American Eider Duck Decoys
Pair of Early 20th Century American Eider Duck Decoys

Pair of Early 20th Century American Eider Duck Decoys

Located in Chicago, IL

A special and whimsical pair of early 20th century American hands-carved wood Eider Duck decoys with black and white painted bodies and eyes.

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Vintage 1920s American Country Decoys

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Hand Painted Bluebill Rochester Duck Decoy Antique
Late 19th Century Hand Painted Bluebill Rochester Duck Decoy Antique

Late 19th Century Hand Painted Bluebill Rochester Duck Decoy Antique

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...

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Antique 1880s American Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of Vintage American Handmade and Painted Duck Decoys
Pair of Vintage American Handmade and Painted Duck Decoys

Pair of Vintage American Handmade and Painted Duck Decoys

Located in Germantown, MD

Elegant pair of Vintage American Handmade and Hand Painted Duck Decoys in good vintage condition, measuring 15" in width, 4" in depth and 5.5"in height for one, 13" in width , 4 inch...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Decoys

Materials

Wood, Paint

Monumental 19th Century Hand Painted Duck Decoy Antique Austria Decoration Item
Monumental 19th Century Hand Painted Duck Decoy Antique Austria Decoration Item

Monumental 19th Century Hand Painted Duck Decoy Antique Austria Decoration Item

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Found in Vienna Austria at an estate sale, this hand carved and hand painted duck decoy is perfect for the collector or just as decoration item.

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Antique Late 19th Century German Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Wood, Paint

Hand Carved Large Vintage Antique Wood Duck Decoy Sculpture, Early 20th Century
Hand Carved Large Vintage Antique Wood Duck Decoy Sculpture, Early 20th Century

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...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Paint, Wood

Hand Carved Large Vintage Antique Wood Duck Decoy Sculpture, Early 20th Century
Hand Carved Large Vintage Antique Wood Duck Decoy Sculpture, Early 20th Century

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...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Wood, Paint

Hand Carved Vintage Antique Wood Duck Mallard Decoy Sculpture Early 20th Century
Hand Carved Vintage Antique Wood Duck Mallard Decoy Sculpture Early 20th Century

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.

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mid-Century Hand-Crafted and Hand-Painted  American Duck Decoy
Mid-Century Hand-Crafted and Hand-Painted  American Duck Decoy

Mid-Century Hand-Crafted and Hand-Painted American Duck Decoy

Located in Germantown, MD

An Mid Century, large, Hand-crafted and Hand-Painted American life size Duck Decoy measuring 21" in width, 9" in depth and 9.5" in height.

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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Decoys

Materials

Ceramic, Plaster

Hand Carved Vintage Antique Wood Duck Mallard Decoy Sculpture Early 20th Century
Hand Carved Vintage Antique Wood Duck Mallard Decoy Sculpture Early 20th Century

Hand Carved Vintage Antique Wood Duck Mallard Decoy Sculpture Early 20th Century

Located in Studio City, CA

Would be a great addition to any decoy or folk art collection or make for an an eye-catching stand-alone accent piece in about any setting.

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Wood, Paint

Hand Painted Carved Wood Large Vintage Wood Duck Decoy, Early 20th Century
Hand Painted Carved Wood Large Vintage Wood Duck Decoy, Early 20th Century

Hand Painted Carved Wood Large Vintage Wood Duck Decoy, Early 20th Century

Located in Studio City, CA

A fantastic early to Mid-20th Century handmade duck or mallard decoy with a swivel neck and glass eyes. Would be a great addition to any collection or an eye-catching stand-alone...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Wood, Paint

D.W. Nichol Signed Hand Carved Wood Duck Decoy, Male Cinnamon Teal
D.W. Nichol Signed Hand Carved Wood Duck Decoy, Male Cinnamon Teal

D.W. Nichol Signed Hand Carved Wood Duck Decoy, Male Cinnamon Teal

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful work, a male cinnamon teal, hand carved and painted by renowned duck decoy artist D W Nichol. Beautifully crafted and decorated. The work is signed "Male Cinnamon Teal...

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20th Century Canadian Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Wood, Paint

Gus Wilson Turned Head Black Duck Decoy, South Portland Maine, circa 1930s
Gus Wilson Turned Head Black Duck Decoy, South Portland Maine, circa 1930s

Gus Wilson Turned Head Black Duck Decoy, South Portland Maine, circa 1930s

Located in Nantucket, MA

Classic Gus Wilson Turned Head Black Duck Decoy, South Portland Maine, circa 1930s, beautiful rough hewn gunning decoy by Maine's great Augustus Aaron Wilson (1864 - 1950), having th...

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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Hand-Crafted and Hand-Painted  Hardwood American Duck Decoy
Mid-Century Hand-Crafted and Hand-Painted  Hardwood American Duck Decoy

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.

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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Decoys

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

3 Carved Drake Duck Decoys Big Sky Carvers Craig Fellows DA Callaway 19"
3 Carved Drake Duck Decoys Big Sky Carvers Craig Fellows DA Callaway 19"

3 Carved Drake Duck Decoys Big Sky Carvers Craig Fellows DA Callaway 19"

$742Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 7 in W 5 in D 18.75 in

3 Carved Drake Duck Decoys Big Sky Carvers Craig Fellows DA Callaway 19"

Located in Dayton, OH

Three vintage 1980's hand carved wooden duck decoys with stained feather details and amber glass eyes. Two by Craig Fellows of Big Sky Carvers Bozeman Montana (dated 1/8/81 and 2/13/...

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Vintage 1980s Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Hardwood

Early 20th Century Hand Painted Duck Decoy Antique, USA owned by Bob Tillbutt
Early 20th Century Hand Painted Duck Decoy Antique, USA owned by Bob Tillbutt

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...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Carved Wooden Duck
Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Carved Wooden Duck

Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Carved Wooden Duck

Located in Lincoln, GB

Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Carved Wooden Duck Naive Painted Mallard Decoy Sculptural Country House Ornament, c.1890 A delightfully charming and highly tactile late 19th-ce...

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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Oak

"Duck Decoy Mirror"
"Duck Decoy Mirror"

"Duck Decoy Mirror"

$300

H 26 in W 14 in

"Duck Decoy Mirror"

Located in Bristol, CT

Print Sz: 9"H x 12"W Mirror Sz: 26"H x 14"W

Category

1980s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Glass, Wood

Duck Decoy, Lantern & Binoculars Gouache
Duck Decoy, Lantern & Binoculars Gouache

Duck Decoy, Lantern & Binoculars Gouache

Located in New York, NY

Gouache painted on cardstock, intended for a greeting card design, painted circa 1980. Unsigned. Displayed in a slate archival mat. Cellophane tape on board.

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1980s Still-life Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Cardboard

Vintage Large Brass Duck "Decoy" Decorative Sculpture
Vintage Large Brass Duck "Decoy" Decorative Sculpture

Vintage Large Brass Duck "Decoy" Decorative Sculpture

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Large Brass Duck "Decoy" Decorative Sculpture. Handcrafted decorative vintage collectible brass duck shape sculpture. Beautiful handcrafted large cast polished brass bird for...

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Mid-20th Century European Folk Art Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Copper

Early 20C Mounted Duck Decoy Heads 2
Early 20C Mounted Duck Decoy Heads 2

Early 20C Mounted Duck Decoy Heads 2

$1,200

H 4 in W 23 in D 6 in

Early 20C Mounted Duck Decoy Heads 2

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a lovely early 20c mounted duck decoy heads 2. This consists of 5 Duck Decoy heads from circa 1920 mounted on a wooden plinth. This piece came from a wealthy estate ...

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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Wood

Trompe L'oeil Airbrush Painting on Canvas Duck Decoy Fishing Lure James Carter
Trompe L'oeil Airbrush Painting on Canvas Duck Decoy Fishing Lure James Carter

Trompe L'oeil Airbrush Painting on Canvas Duck Decoy Fishing Lure James Carter

By James Carter

Located in Surfside, FL

Provenance: Madison Gallery (Madison Connecticut) bears their label verso. Hunting and fishing cabin themed artwork in a hyper realist or photo realist style. James Carter (Born 194...

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20th Century Photorealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

English Cork Antique Mallard Decoy Duck, Original Paint Early 20th Century
English Cork Antique Mallard Decoy Duck, Original Paint Early 20th Century

English Cork Antique Mallard Decoy Duck, Original Paint Early 20th Century

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Antique English wood and cork Mallard drake decoy with original paint. Hand crafted in England. Lightweight, with impressionistic shape and form. Circa early 20th century. Tip of...

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Antique Early 1900s English Early Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cork

Murano Red Black White Italian Art Glass Male Female Decoy Duck Bird Sculptures
Murano Red Black White Italian Art Glass Male Female Decoy Duck Bird Sculptures

Murano Red Black White Italian Art Glass Male Female Decoy Duck Bird Sculptures

$1,440Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 5.25 in W 11.25 in D 4.5 in

Murano Red Black White Italian Art Glass Male Female Decoy Duck Bird Sculptures

By Archimede Seguso, Alfredo Barbini, Salviati

Located in Kissimmee, FL

The shapes of the ducks are those often seen on duck decoys created by wood carving artists. Would be a great pair for the duck / mallard decoy collector or bird lover.

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

A Decorative French Folk art Decoy Duck This is a good sound piece
A Decorative French Folk art Decoy Duck This is a good sound piece

A Decorative French Folk art Decoy Duck This is a good sound piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Decorative French Folk art Decoy Duck This is a good sound piece of French Country living, our decoy has a flat underside and floats very convincingly on the water, he has a subtl...

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Vintage 1920s Country Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Abercrombie & Fitch Hand Carved and Painted Mallard Drake Duck Hunting Decoy
Abercrombie & Fitch Hand Carved and Painted Mallard Drake Duck Hunting Decoy

Abercrombie & Fitch Hand Carved and Painted Mallard Drake Duck Hunting Decoy

By Abercrombie & Fitch

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Abercrombie & Fitch Mallard Drake Duck Decoy. Shows some wear from light use.

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Vintage 1980s American Sporting Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Arthur Nevin Print of a Mallard Hen Duck Decoy, Bay Head, NJ
Arthur Nevin Print of a Mallard Hen Duck Decoy, Bay Head, NJ

Arthur Nevin Print of a Mallard Hen Duck Decoy, Bay Head, NJ

By Arthur Nevin

Located in Downingtown, PA

The large print by Arthur Nevin is inscribed Mallard Hen Decoy, Bay Head, New Jersey, 1920, it is also signed & numbered 45/150.

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Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Prints

Materials

Paper

Arthur Nevin Print of a Red-Breasted Merganser Duck Decoy, Beach Haven, NJ
Arthur Nevin Print of a Red-Breasted Merganser Duck Decoy, Beach Haven, NJ

Arthur Nevin Print of a Red-Breasted Merganser Duck Decoy, Beach Haven, NJ

By Arthur Nevin

Located in Downingtown, PA

American Folk Art Reimagined: A Print of a Duck Decoy by Arthur Nevin This lithograph print of a Redbreasted Merganser decoy is a compelling piece that bridges the worlds of America...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Prints

Materials

Paper

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Mason Decoy Factory Challenge Grade Black Duck, Original Paint, circa 1900
Mason Decoy Factory Challenge Grade Black Duck, Original Paint, circa 1900

Mason Decoy Factory Challenge Grade Black Duck, Original Paint, circa 1900

By Mason Decoy Factory

Located in Quechee, VT

This decoy was made by the Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) of Detroit, Michigan, circa 1900. It came from a large rig of Mason black duck decoys assembled in eastern Maine in the ear...

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Antique Early 1900s American Sporting Art Decoys

Materials

Glass, Wood

Iron Duck Decoy
Iron Duck Decoy

Iron Duck Decoy

Unavailable

Iron Duck Decoy

Located in New York, NY

Iron Duck Decoy

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20th Century American Decoys

Materials

Iron

Hand Carved Duck Decoys
Hand Carved Duck Decoys

Hand Carved Duck Decoys

Unavailable

H 11 in W 27 in D 10 in

Hand Carved Duck Decoys

Located in Mt. Kisco, NY

Charming handcrafted wooden duck decoys Priced individually, measurements below Left Decoy 27" W X 10" D X 11" H Right Decoy 24.5" W X 8" D x 12" H

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Antique Late 19th Century French Decoys

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Wood

Hand-Carved Mounted Duck Decoy
Hand-Carved Mounted Duck Decoy

Hand-Carved Mounted Duck Decoy

Unavailable

H 29.5 in W 12 in D 5 in

Hand-Carved Mounted Duck Decoy

Located in Stamford, CT

Hand carved mounted duck decoy.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Decoys

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Mounted Duck Decoy
Hand-Carved Mounted Duck Decoy

Hand-Carved Mounted Duck Decoy

Unavailable

H 27 in W 12 in D 5 in

Hand-Carved Mounted Duck Decoy

Located in Mt. Kisco, NY

Hand carved mounted duck decoy

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Antique Late 19th Century French Decoys

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Mounted Duck Decoy
Hand-Carved Mounted Duck Decoy

Hand-Carved Mounted Duck Decoy

Unavailable

H 29.5 in W 12 in D 5 in

Hand-Carved Mounted Duck Decoy

Located in Mt. Kisco, NY

Hand carved mounted duck decoy

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Antique Late 19th Century French Decoys

Materials

Wood

Red-Breasted Merganser Hen Duck Decoy
Red-Breasted Merganser Hen Duck Decoy

Red-Breasted Merganser Hen Duck Decoy

Unavailable

H 5 in W 5 in D 15 in

Red-Breasted Merganser Hen Duck Decoy

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Clean-lined duck decoy, solid wood in original black why and red paint with glass eyes and weighted bottom to be used as a working decoy. American, second of the quarter 20th century.

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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Wood

Carved Flying Duck Wall Plaque
Carved Flying Duck Wall Plaque

Carved Flying Duck Wall Plaque

Unavailable

H 6 in W 8 in D 1.5 in

Carved Flying Duck Wall Plaque

Located in York, ME

Carved and painted flying duck made in two pieces with inset legs.

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Pine

Folk Art Wooden Duck Decoy, Mid-20th Century
Folk Art Wooden Duck Decoy, Mid-20th Century

Folk Art Wooden Duck Decoy, Mid-20th Century

Unavailable

H 5.38 in W 11.25 in D 4.63 in

Folk Art Wooden Duck Decoy, Mid-20th Century

Located in Cookeville, TN

This unique duck decoy has a head that swivels. He is finished in a matte black paint with amber eyes. This will be a nice addition to your decoy collection.

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

French Decoy Duck
French Decoy Duck

French Decoy Duck

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H 5.5 in W 12 in D 5 in

French Decoy Duck

Located in Napa, CA

Vintage 19th century painted wooden duck decoy. Roughly hewn and hand painted details.

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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Wood, Paint

A Charming Folk Art Decoy Duck
A Charming Folk Art Decoy Duck

A Charming Folk Art Decoy Duck

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H 5.91 in W 13.78 in D 5.91 in

A Charming Folk Art Decoy Duck

Located in London, GB

England, circa 1900 An English folk art wooden decoy duck, with original paintwork in red umber and charcoal grey.

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Early 20th Century English Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Wood

French Duck Decoy
French Duck Decoy

French Duck Decoy

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H 6.5 in W 12 in D 6.25 in

French Duck Decoy

Located in Houston, TX

Found in France, this duck decoy is truly a one of a kind find for the collector. Attached to a wood base, the duck has been covered in feathers for a realistic look to attract live ...

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20th Century French Decoys

Materials

Rope, Wood, Feathers

Duck Decoy, circa 1900
Duck Decoy, circa 1900

Duck Decoy, circa 1900

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H 8 in W 14 in D 6.5 in

Duck Decoy, circa 1900

Located in Culver City, CA

Duck decoy, circa 1900. Includes original paint and rubber strap. Only (1) available.

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Antique Early 1900s American Folk Art Decoys

Vintage French Duck Decoy
Vintage French Duck Decoy

Vintage French Duck Decoy

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H 4.5 in W 15 in L 4.5 in

Vintage French Duck Decoy

Located in Houston, TX

Found in France, this vintage duck decoy is truly a one of a kind find for the collector. The duck has been hand carved and painted for a realistic look to attract live ducks. This p...

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Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Wood

Vintage French Duck Decoy
Vintage French Duck Decoy

Vintage French Duck Decoy

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H 5 in W 12 in D 5.5 in

Vintage French Duck Decoy

Located in Houston, TX

Found in France, this vintage duck decoy is truly a one of a kind find for the collector. The duck has been hand carved and covered in reed stalks held on by metal straps for a reali...

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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Metal

Antique French Duck Decoy
Antique French Duck Decoy

Antique French Duck Decoy

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H 5.52 in W 15.75 in D 5.12 in

Antique French Duck Decoy

Located in Ongar, GB

A nice early 20th century French Duck decoy made from carved wood then hand painted.

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Antique Early 1900s French Decoys

Materials

Wood

Antique French Duck Decoy
Antique French Duck Decoy

Antique French Duck Decoy

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H 8 in W 19.5 in D 7 in

Antique French Duck Decoy

Located in Houston, TX

A hand-carved and painted wood duck decoy found in France. A wonderful addition for the collector.

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Early 20th Century French Decoys

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early 20th Century Folk Art Swedish Decoy Duck
Early 20th Century Folk Art Swedish Decoy Duck

Early 20th Century Folk Art Swedish Decoy Duck

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 20th century Folk Art Swedish decoy duck, circa 1930. Swedish decoy duck hand painted to represent a hen duck.

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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Wood

19th Century Carved Wooden Decoy Duck
19th Century Carved Wooden Decoy Duck

19th Century Carved Wooden Decoy Duck

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H 6.7 in W 13 in D 5.52 in L 6.7 in

19th Century Carved Wooden Decoy Duck

Located in Copenhagen, K

Beautifully carved decoy duck. The carving really shows the feathers.

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Antique 19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Wood

Duck Decoy on Custom Stand
Duck Decoy on Custom Stand

Duck Decoy on Custom Stand

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H 6.5 in W 13.5 in D 4 in

Duck Decoy on Custom Stand

Located in Houston, TX

This blue hued vintage duck decoy makes the perfect gift for the hunter in your family. Perched on a stand this bird has a flat bill and a beautiful carved piece has a aged look that...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Decoys

Materials

Wood

Two Scandinavian 19th Century Hand-Carved Folk Art Duck Decoys
Two Scandinavian 19th Century Hand-Carved Folk Art Duck Decoys

Two Scandinavian 19th Century Hand-Carved Folk Art Duck Decoys

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Two Scandinavian 19th Century Hand-Carved Folk Art Duck Decoys The lighter colored duck measures: D 3.25, W 7 and H 3.25 inches The darker one was originally mounted and has a broke...

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Antique Late 19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Decoys

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Wood

20TH C. ORIGINAL PAINTED DUCK DECOY
20TH C. ORIGINAL PAINTED DUCK DECOY

20TH C. ORIGINAL PAINTED DUCK DECOY

Located in Los Angeles, CA

ORIGINAL PAINTED CANVAS DUCK DECOY

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20th Century American Decoys

English Cork Decoy Duck Form, circa 1920
English Cork Decoy Duck Form, circa 1920

English Cork Decoy Duck Form, circa 1920

Located in London, GB

English cork decoy duck, circa 1920 We are proud to offer an original circa 1920s cork body working English decoy duck. With its jointed wood head, weathered cork body and metal bal...

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Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Decoys

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Cork

Early 20th Century Danish Decoy Duck
Early 20th Century Danish Decoy Duck

Early 20th Century Danish Decoy Duck

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H 7.09 in W 13.39 in D 5.91 in

Early 20th Century Danish Decoy Duck

Located in Kastrup, DK

Early 20th century decoy duck. Hand painted pine wood. Denmark circa 1920-1930. In original, untouched condition, with wear consistent with age and use, preserving a decorative p...

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20th Century Other Decoys

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Wood

Danish Early 20th Century Duck Decoy
Danish Early 20th Century Duck Decoy

Danish Early 20th Century Duck Decoy

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H 6.3 in W 13.39 in D 5.91 in

Danish Early 20th Century Duck Decoy

Located in Kastrup, DK

Early 20th century decoy duck. Hand painted pine wood. Denmark circa 1920-1930. In original, untouched condition, with wear consistent with age and use, preserving a decorative pat...

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Early 20th Century Danish Other Decoys

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Wood

19THC ORIGINAL BLACK PAINT DECOY DUCK FROM MAINE
19THC ORIGINAL BLACK PAINT DECOY DUCK FROM MAINE

19THC ORIGINAL BLACK PAINT DECOY DUCK FROM MAINE

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19THC DECOY DUCK WITH ORIGINAL BLACK PAINT FROM MAINE. GREAT ORIGINAL SURFACE.

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Decoys

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Wood

Scandinavian Early 20th Century Ideal Vetter Decoy Duck
Scandinavian Early 20th Century Ideal Vetter Decoy Duck

Scandinavian Early 20th Century Ideal Vetter Decoy Duck

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Scandinavian early 20th century ideal vetter decoy duck circa 1920. Beautiful hand painted female decoy duck, stamped on the underside 'ideal vetter (patent)' hollow cast and pain...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Decoys

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Resin

Early 20th Century Hand Painted Scandinavian Decoy Duck
Early 20th Century Hand Painted Scandinavian Decoy Duck

Early 20th Century Hand Painted Scandinavian Decoy Duck

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 20th century hand painted Scandinavian decoy duck, circa 1910. Handmade piece of traditional Swedish Folk Art.

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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Decoys

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Wood

Early 20th Century English Estate Made Decoy Duck
Early 20th Century English Estate Made Decoy Duck

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 bulbus shape and ...

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Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Decoys

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Pine

Early 20th century English estate made decoy duck
Early 20th century English estate made decoy duck

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 Decoys

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Pine

Joseph Lincoln Black Duck Drake Decoy, Circa 1900
Joseph Lincoln Black Duck Drake Decoy, Circa 1900

Joseph Lincoln Black Duck Drake Decoy, Circa 1900

By Joseph Lincoln

Located in Nantucket, MA

Joseph Lincoln black duck drake decoy, (Hingham, MA: 1859-1938), circa 1900, having a sleekly carved head with glass eyes, carved nares and mandible, on solid cedar body.

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Antique Early 1900s American Folk Art Decoys

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Cedar

40's American Paper Duck Decoy Form
40's American Paper Duck Decoy Form

40's American Paper Duck Decoy Form

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H 21 in W 23 in D 7 in

40's American Paper Duck Decoy Form

Located in Culver City, CA

Paper duck that folds down for easy travel to the fields, the duck fields.

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Vintage 1940s Decoys

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Paper

Early 20th Century Solid Wood Hand Painted Decoy Duck
Early 20th Century Solid Wood Hand Painted Decoy Duck

Early 20th Century Solid Wood Hand Painted Decoy Duck

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 20th century solid wood hand painted decoy duck, circa 1910. Solid wood Swedish decoy duck, meticulously hand painted to re-present a female duck. Original paint and patina....

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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Decoys

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Pine

Large Early 20th Century Scandinavian Hand Painted Decoy Duck
Large Early 20th Century Scandinavian Hand Painted Decoy Duck

Large Early 20th Century Scandinavian Hand Painted Decoy Duck

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Large early 20th century Scandinavian hand painted decoy duck, circa 1920. Slightly larger than the normal, this is a Fine example of Scandinavian hand painted Folk Art.

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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Decoys

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Wood

Early 20th Century Hand-Painted Wooden Duck Decoy
Early 20th Century Hand-Painted Wooden Duck Decoy

Early 20th Century Hand-Painted Wooden Duck Decoy

Located in San Francisco, CA

Hand-painted wooden duck decoy, circa 1920-1930s.

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Early 20th Century American Decoys

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Wood

c. 1930's Pacific Coast Teal Duck Decoy
c. 1930's Pacific Coast Teal Duck Decoy

c. 1930's Pacific Coast Teal Duck Decoy

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H 9 in W 11 in D 3.75 in

c. 1930's Pacific Coast Teal Duck Decoy

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Wonderfully decorated male Teal Duck. Hand carved and painted by Jack Smith, of Sacramento, CA, who regularly used the decoy when duck hunting in Colusa County, CA.

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Vintage 1930s American Decoys

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Iron

Early 20th Century Swedish Decoy Duck by Ideal Vetter
Early 20th Century Swedish Decoy Duck by Ideal Vetter

Early 20th Century Swedish Decoy Duck by Ideal Vetter

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 20th century Swedish decoy duck by ideal vetter circa 1920. Hand painted decoy float with patent stamp of ideal vetter on the underside. Good condition decorative item, m...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Decoys

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Pine, Paint

Rig of Early 20th Century Tin Duck Decoys
Rig of Early 20th Century Tin Duck Decoys

Rig of Early 20th Century Tin Duck Decoys

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H 5.91 in W 14.18 in D 6.7 in

Rig of Early 20th Century Tin Duck Decoys

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

A wonderful rig of three naïve working duck decoys, rather unusual tin bodies, with undersized wood heads. Well used heavily weathered remnant paint in places. Presumably made by the...

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Early 20th Century French Decoys

Vintage Swedish Wooden Decoy Duck with Original Paint
Vintage Swedish Wooden Decoy Duck with Original Paint

Vintage Swedish Wooden Decoy Duck with Original Paint

Located in Kastrup, DK

Vintage wooden decoy duck crafted from pine, featuring its original black and light gray paint. The piece exhibits natural wear and a beautiful age-related patina, adding to its auth...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Other Decoys

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Pine

Paint Decorated Wood Duck Decoy Attributed to Julius Mittlestead
Paint Decorated Wood Duck Decoy Attributed to Julius Mittlestead

Paint Decorated Wood Duck Decoy Attributed to Julius Mittlestead

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Wonderful original paint decoration with no breaks or repairs. The wear is consistent with age and use. Attributed to Julius Mittlestead from Buffalo, NY and dating to the 1940s.

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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Decoys

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Wood

Vintage Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted Black Duck Decoy
Vintage Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted Black Duck Decoy

Vintage Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted Black Duck Decoy

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

While no longer used today due to advances in decoy materials and technology, these wooden duck decoys are now considered highly collectible as both relics of the American-born hunti...

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20th Century American Decoys

Materials

Metal

Vintage Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted Black Duck Decoy
Vintage Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted Black Duck Decoy

Vintage Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted Black Duck Decoy

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

While no longer used today due to advances in decoy materials and technology, these wooden duck decoys are now considered highly collectible as both relics of the American-born hunti...

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20th Century American Decoys

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Metal

Vintage Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted Black Duck Decoy
Vintage Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted Black Duck Decoy

Vintage Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted Black Duck Decoy

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

While no longer used today due to advances in decoy materials and technology, these wooden duck decoys are now considered highly collectible as both relics of the American-born hunti...

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20th Century American Decoys

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Metal

Vintage Hand Carved Wood Duck Decoy, Dempsey Tuckerton, NJ
Vintage Hand Carved Wood Duck Decoy, Dempsey Tuckerton, NJ

Vintage Hand Carved Wood Duck Decoy, Dempsey Tuckerton, NJ

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A beautifully carved wood duck decoy. Perfect for display on a bookshelf. Dimensions: 16" long 5.5" wide 7.5" tall.

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Decoys

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Wood

Early 20th Century Ideal Vetter Hand Painted Decoy Duck
Early 20th Century Ideal Vetter Hand Painted Decoy Duck

Early 20th Century Ideal Vetter Hand Painted Decoy Duck

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 20th century ideal vetter hand painted decoy duck circa 1930. Hand painted with some extra feather and beak detailing. Minor expected losses to paintwork.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Rustic Decoys

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Resin, Paint

Vintage French Hand Carved and Hand Painted Duck Decoy
Vintage French Hand Carved and Hand Painted Duck Decoy

Vintage French Hand Carved and Hand Painted Duck Decoy

Located in Houston, TX

Found in France, this hand carved and painted duck decoy is perfect for the collector or hunter. Well used by a previous hunter, the paint has faded through time, the original detail...

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Early 20th Century French Decoys

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Wood, Paint

Vintage French Hand Carved and Hand Painted Duck Decoy
Vintage French Hand Carved and Hand Painted Duck Decoy

Vintage French Hand Carved and Hand Painted Duck Decoy

Located in Houston, TX

Found in France, this hand carved and painted duck decoy is perfect for the collector or hunter. Well used by a previous hunter, the paint has faded through time, the original detail...

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Early 20th Century French Decoys

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Folk Art Decoy
19th Century Folk Art Decoy

19th Century Folk Art Decoy

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H 3.94 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in L 3.94 in

19th Century Folk Art Decoy

Located in Copenhagen, K

Very nice folk art decoy duck.

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Antique 19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Decoys

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Wood

Carved and Painted Black Duck Decoy, by Pat Gardner, Nantucket, circa 1960s
Carved and Painted Black Duck Decoy, by Pat Gardner, Nantucket, circa 1960s

Carved and Painted Black Duck Decoy, by Pat Gardner, Nantucket, circa 1960s

Located in Nantucket, MA

Carved and Painted Black Duck Decoy, by Pat Gardner, Nantucket, circa 1960s, a carved wooden working decoy style black duck with head set well back on shelf in the content posture, w...

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Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Decoys

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Hardwood

Early Chesapeake Bay Red Head Drake "John Duck" Sink Box Wing Decoy, circa 1930
Early Chesapeake Bay Red Head Drake "John Duck" Sink Box Wing Decoy, circa 1930

Early Chesapeake Bay Red Head Drake "John Duck" Sink Box Wing Decoy, circa 1930

Located in Nantucket, MA

Early Chesapeake Bay Red Head Drake "John Duck" sink box wing decoy, circa 1930, a very shallow flat bodied decoy in original condition with hole drilled through back and smoothly er...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decoys

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Pine

Folk Art Carved Duck with Cut Outs
Folk Art Carved Duck with Cut Outs

Folk Art Carved Duck with Cut Outs

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H 9 in W 13 in D 7 in

Folk Art Carved Duck with Cut Outs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This folky hand carved and painted black duck is in good condition and has odd cutout for drinks or something special.

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Mid-20th Century American Country Decoys

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Wood

Paper Duck Form

Paper Duck Form

Located in Culver City, CA

Paper duck that folds down for easy travel to the fields, the duck fields.

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Vintage 1940s Decoys

Materials

Paper

Hand-Carved Folky Duck
Hand-Carved Folky Duck

Hand-Carved Folky Duck

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H 29.25 in W 7.25 in D 15.5 in

Hand-Carved Folky Duck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This hand-carved folky duck is in amazing as found condition. This hand-carved bird has great detail in the carving. The hand-carved duck has a nice patina.

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Mid-20th Century American Other Decoys

Materials

Wood

Wood Duck Drake in Flight
Wood Duck Drake in Flight

Wood Duck Drake in Flight

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H 19 in W 20 in D 12.25 in

Wood Duck Drake in Flight

Located in Nantucket, MA

Carved and painted with glass eyes on a wooden canted stand. Unknown carver circa 1940-1950.

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Mid-20th Century North American Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Pine

19th C Target Shoot Duck
19th C Target Shoot Duck

19th C Target Shoot Duck

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H 7.5 in W 7.5 in D 6.5 in

19th C Target Shoot Duck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century original painted target shoot Duck.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Decoys

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Iron

Monumental & Folky Original Painted Iron Duck
Monumental & Folky Original Painted Iron Duck

Monumental & Folky Original Painted Iron Duck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This hollow body, very large cast iron painted duck was found in the mid west and has a great worn patina. These ducks or chickens were usually lawn ornaments or found on a farm .The...

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Vintage 1930s American Decoys

Hyper Realistic Wooden Duck Carving Signed ELF
Hyper Realistic Wooden Duck Carving Signed ELF

Hyper Realistic Wooden Duck Carving Signed ELF

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

Stunning hyper realistic duck carving, standing on a worn piece of driftwood. So much detail almost on a microscopic level. The detail doesn't take away from the overall aesthetic, o...

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Late 20th Century American Decoys

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Wood

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Mid-Late 20th Century American Copper Pig Weathervane

Located in Chicago, IL

This mid-to-late 20th-century American copper pig weathervane is full of charm and character, with a strong, graphic silhouette that captures the essence of this beloved barnyard ico...

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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes

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Copper

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

Pair of Evans Factory canvasbacks Item Number: Y606A Pair of Evans Factory canvasbacks. Original paint, hand carved, glass eyes. Were used in Wisconsin. Almost complete wing pain...

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Vintage 1920s American Decoys

Materials

Wood

20th Century American Folk Art Canada Goose on Custom Steel Mount
20th Century American Folk Art Canada Goose on Custom Steel Mount

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 ...

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20th Century American Folk Art Decoys

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Driftwood

Pair Of Early 20th Century Folk Art Decoy Ducks
Pair Of Early 20th Century Folk Art Decoy Ducks

Pair Of Early 20th Century Folk Art Decoy Ducks

$978 / set

H 8.27 in W 14.18 in D 5.91 in

Pair Of Early 20th Century Folk Art Decoy Ducks

Located in Hastings, GB

Great pair of circa 1910-1920 folk art decoy ducks, hand crafted in cork and wood, each with an old iron bracket to the base, probably used to pull them along in the water. Each of t...

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Vintage 1910s English Folk Art Decoys

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Wood, Cork

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Duck Decoy Art For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of duck decoy art for your home. Frequently made of wood, paint and metal, every item from our selection of duck decoy art was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of duck decoy art — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An object in our assortment of duck decoy art, designed in the Folk Art, Modern or Neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of duck decoy art that is appealing in its simplicity, but Arthur Nevin, Abercrombie & Fitch and Gus Wilson produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Duck Decoy Art?

A piece of duck decoy art can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $515, while the lowest priced sells for $125 and the highest can go for as much as $12,500.

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.