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Goose Folk Art

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.

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20th Century American Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Driftwood

19th Century Zinc Folk Art Baby Goose
19th Century Zinc Folk Art Baby Goose

19th Century Zinc Folk Art Baby Goose

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century Zinc Folk Art baby goose statue from a old fountain. The condition is good with some age wear.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Zinc

Schmidt Tole-Ware Decoy Goose
Schmidt Tole-Ware Decoy Goose

Schmidt Tole-Ware Decoy Goose

Located in London, GB

Schmidt tole-ware decoy goose We are proud to offer a highly decorative Schmidt tin tole-ware double sided painted decoy goose dated circa 1930. This is a true working example and...

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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Tin

Hand Painted Folk Art Goose Sculpture by Myle, Fruitwood, 1970s
Hand Painted Folk Art Goose Sculpture by Myle, Fruitwood, 1970s

Hand Painted Folk Art Goose Sculpture by Myle, Fruitwood, 1970s

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

8-110 handcrafted wood sculpture with hand painted nature scene on the surface Signed Myle.

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Vintage 1970s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fruitwood, Paint

Carved Canada Goose by Frank Finney
Carved Canada Goose by Frank Finney

Carved Canada Goose by Frank Finney

By Frank Finney

Located in Nantucket, MA

Canada swimming goose, hollow carved with glass eyes and lead plate Signed/incised and titled on the bottom, "The Swimmer, Frank S Finney" circa 1980.

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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Wood

20Thc Canadian Goose Copper  Weather Vane on Mount
20Thc Canadian Goose Copper  Weather Vane on Mount

20Thc Canadian Goose Copper Weather Vane on Mount

Located in Los Angeles, CA

20Thc Copper & brass flying geese weather vane.This Canadian goose weather vane is a latter version of the 19thc weather vane.

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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

Vintage Canada Goose Decoy
Vintage Canada Goose Decoy

Vintage Canada Goose Decoy

Located in Nantucket, MA

Vintage Canada standing Goose Decoy on bent nail legs, by carver of birds and working decoys William "Roy" Mill (1902-1982), Kensington, Prince Edward Island.

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Mid-20th Century Canadian Decoys

Materials

Iron

Elmer Crowell Quarter Sized Canada Goose Decoy, circa 1930s
Elmer Crowell Quarter Sized Canada Goose Decoy, circa 1930s

Elmer Crowell Quarter Sized Canada Goose Decoy, circa 1930s

Located in Nantucket, MA

Antique Quarter Sized Canada Goose Decoy, by J.Elmer Crowell, East Harwich, MA (1862 - 1952), circa 1928 - 1943, a hand carved and painted diminutive Canada Goose goose decoy signed ...

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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Cedar

American Goose Reed Decoy
American Goose Reed Decoy

American Goose Reed Decoy

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Early 20th Century American straw and wood Canada goose decoy. Black paint. 25"L x 14"H x 10 1/2"D Period: Early 20th century Origin: United States Size: 25"L x 14"H x 10 1/2"D Fa...

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Early 20th Century American Decoys

Materials

Wood, Straw

Wild Goose Chase Quilt
Wild Goose Chase Quilt

Wild Goose Chase Quilt

Located in Darnestown, MD

This Wild Goose Chase Quilt has a wonderful variety of fabrics, including glazed chintz from the mid 19th century. The generous size of 91" x 98 " would make it an excellent bedcover...

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Antique 19th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

Handmade Brutalist Sheet Metal Goose
Handmade Brutalist Sheet Metal Goose

Handmade Brutalist Sheet Metal Goose

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Whether it's a goose or a duck, or some other waterfowl this handmade metal bird is sure to make a splash in any space. Layers of cut and welded sheet metal give a wonderful lifelike...

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Decoys

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Canadian Goose Decoy on Stand
Canadian Goose Decoy on Stand

Canadian Goose Decoy on Stand

$956Sale Price|20% Off

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 wood frame body and head with a heavy canvas covering. There is a custom-made wood ...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Country Decoys

Materials

Wood

Ira Hudson Canada Goose Decoy
Ira Hudson Canada Goose Decoy

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 paint - in as found condition. Chip shots and age to spare. Period: First quarter of ...

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Early 20th Century American Decoys

Materials

Wood

Early Wild Goose Chase Quilt
Early Wild Goose Chase Quilt

Early Wild Goose Chase Quilt

Located in Darnestown, MD

Richly colored Wild Goose Chase quilt (aka Geese in Flight) from the early 19th century. Abutting the triangles gives a terrific up and down movement to the "geese". Streak of Lightn...

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Antique 19th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton, Linen

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

Canadian Goose Decoy on Rod Nails

$1,036Sale Price|20% Off

Canadian Goose Decoy on Rod Nails

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This hand carved & painted Canadian goose is on feet and old nails used for the feet.The carver signed the base of the decoy "Charlie Adams " in pencil. The condition is very good an...

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Decoys

Materials

Wood

20th Century Sleeping Canada Goose Decoy
20th Century Sleeping Canada Goose Decoy

20th Century Sleeping Canada Goose Decoy

Located in Chicago, IL

A beautiful 20th century American life-size sleeping Canada Goose decoy with its original paint, a removable head and neck, and glass eyes, on a custom steel mount.

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20th Century American Country Decoys

Materials

Wood

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

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. This decoy features a 33” L x 7 ½” W two-piece hand-scooped and drilled hollow body, c...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Decoys

Materials

Wood

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

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 used. Natural wood grain looks like wings and feathers. Period: Early 20th century ...

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Early 20th Century American Decoys

Materials

Wood

Chinese Coins and Wild Goose Chase Crib Quilt
Chinese Coins and Wild Goose Chase Crib Quilt

Chinese Coins and Wild Goose Chase Crib Quilt

Located in Darnestown, MD

This richly colored crib quilt effectively combines both Chinese Coins and Wild Goose Chase Patterns. It is probably made mostly of men's silk and satin neckties with a cotton sateen...

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Early 20th Century American Quilts

Set of Three Hungarian Decorated Goose Eggs, Eozin Glaze and Scratched Motifs
Set of Three Hungarian Decorated Goose Eggs, Eozin Glaze and Scratched Motifs

Set of Three Hungarian Decorated Goose Eggs, Eozin Glaze and Scratched Motifs

Located in Alap, HU

Set of Three Hungarian Decorated Goose Eggs, Eozin Glaze and Scratched Motifs Hand-Decorated Goose Egg Set, Rural Hungarian Craft Tradition A set of three hand-decorated goose eggs...

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21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Folk Art Outsider and Self Taugh...

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Eggshell

Folk Art Vintage Carved Wooden Bowl Goose Handle
Folk Art Vintage Carved Wooden Bowl Goose Handle

Folk Art Vintage Carved Wooden Bowl Goose Handle

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage Folk Art carved wooden bowl or open box features a hand-carved wood construction, accented with rattan splints and fitted with carved handle in shape of goose head and neck.

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20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Mother Goose, Children's Art Screenprint by Maurice Sendak

Mother Goose, Children's Art Screenprint by Maurice Sendak

By Maurice Sendak

Located in Long Island City, NY

A traditional children's illustration-style print of Mother Goose, sitting on a stack of books and writing down stories on a scroll. She is elaborately dressed in striped trousers, a...

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1990s Folk Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Screen

Late 19th Century Joseun Dynasty Era Kirogi Goose
Late 19th Century Joseun Dynasty Era Kirogi Goose

Late 19th Century Joseun Dynasty Era Kirogi Goose

Located in Alhambra, CA

Special and rare piece of east Asian History! Sculptures of geese were traditionally given as gifts to the parents of the bride to be. This rustic sculpture dates from the mid to lat...

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Antique Late 19th Century Korean Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Red Goose Shoes Advertising Coin Bank
Red Goose Shoes Advertising Coin Bank

Red Goose Shoes Advertising Coin Bank

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful cast iron coin bank that has aged beautifully. The red hue is a slightly faded and muted color. The words red goose shoes are imprinted on both sides of the goose. There is...

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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Antique Christmas Elf On Goose Money Bank
Antique Christmas Elf On Goose Money Bank

Antique Christmas Elf On Goose Money Bank

Located in Copenhagen, K

The Elf or "Nisse" as they are called in Denmark, used to live in every farmhouse, and you had to treat them nice to make them stay. Later on they became associated with Christmas an...

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Antique 1890s Danish Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Earthenware

1930's Havre de Grace Canadian Goose Decoy
1930's Havre de Grace Canadian Goose Decoy

1930's Havre de Grace Canadian Goose Decoy

Located in High Point, NC

Original hand carved and painted Canadian Goose decoy from the area of Havre de Grace in Maryland. This piece came out of a collector's estate who was an avid hunter and collector...

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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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Canvas Canada Goose Decoy
Canvas Canada Goose Decoy

Canvas Canada Goose Decoy

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H 16.5 in W 26 in

Canvas Canada Goose Decoy

Located in Sheffield, MA

Canvas, a lighter weight material than the more commonly used wood, is from time to time used to fashion large decoys. This example is finely crafted, essence of goose and highly de...

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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Straw

Canadian Goose Decoy
Canadian Goose Decoy

Canadian Goose Decoy

Unavailable

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 Tulpeson Manufacturing Co. in St. James, MN.

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Early 20th Century American Decoys

Canadian Goose Decoy Box
Canadian Goose Decoy Box

Canadian Goose Decoy Box

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H 20.5 in W 31.5 in D 6 in

Canadian Goose Decoy Box

Located in Seattle, WA

Canadian painted hunter's decoy storage box with a gaggle of canvas Canadian geese decoys inside as well as a single mallard drake. The cream painted box with a boldly painted Canadi...

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Vintage 1930s Decoys

Materials

Wood

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), Accord (Hingham), Massachusetts. Geese and Brant were highly sought waterfowl by s...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Exceptional Burnished Ceramic Goose Decorative Piece
Exceptional Burnished Ceramic Goose Decorative Piece

Exceptional Burnished Ceramic Goose Decorative Piece

Located in Los Angeles, CA

From the ton of Acatlan in the State of Puebla this magnificent piece was made at the workshop of the late Heron Martinez. Crafted by a member of his family. This is a powerful and ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Ceramics

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 form and beautifully worn surface.

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Early 20th Century American Decoys

Materials

Pine

Diamonds in Wild Goose Chase Sashing Quilt
Diamonds in Wild Goose Chase Sashing Quilt

Diamonds in Wild Goose Chase Sashing Quilt

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H 86.62 in W 82.68 in D 0.2 in

Diamonds in Wild Goose Chase Sashing Quilt

Located in den Haag, NL

A beautiful Turkish red antique pattern makes a nearly modern magnificent quilt.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

The Goose Girl Wondering by the Shore by István Mérö
The Goose Girl Wondering by the Shore by István Mérö

The Goose Girl Wondering by the Shore by István Mérö

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H 29.38 in W 36.75 in D 3 in

The Goose Girl Wondering by the Shore by István Mérö

Located in Westmount, Quebec

The Goose Girl Wondering by the Shore Oil on canvas István Mérö (Hungarian, 1873–1938) Measures: 61 cm x 80 cm (24" x 31" 1/2) With frame 74.5 cm x 93.3 cm (29" 3/8 x 36" 3/4) S...

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Antique 19th Century Hungarian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Duck or Goose Andirons
Duck or Goose Andirons

Duck or Goose Andirons

Unavailable

H 13.5 in W 14 in D 19 in

Duck or Goose Andirons

Located in North Egremont, MA

Cast iron andirons depicting a pair of feathered friends. Unusual and rare form we haven't encountered before. It's especially nice to have an opposing pair. Overall attractive rust ...

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Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Andirons

Two Hundred Year Old Wooden Statue of a Royal Goose
Two Hundred Year Old Wooden Statue of a Royal Goose

Two Hundred Year Old Wooden Statue of a Royal Goose

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H 43 in W 14 in D 33 in

Two Hundred Year Old Wooden Statue of a Royal Goose

Located in Bedford, NY

Grand and important hand carved wooden goose. Deeply carved painted and gilted regal looking bird. Probably made in Siam in early 19th century. Peeled paint in green, blue, black, ...

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Folk Art Sculptures

Canadian Goose Folk Art Decoy
Canadian Goose Folk Art Decoy

Canadian Goose Folk Art Decoy

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H 24 in W 23 in D 12 in

Canadian Goose Folk Art Decoy

Located in Rochester, NY

An exceptional piece of decorative American Folk Art sculpture with lots of character - from Western NY State - dated on the underside 1985.

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20th Century American Folk Art Decoys

Folk Art Carved Goose
Folk Art Carved Goose

Folk Art Carved Goose

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H 6 in W 32 in D 7.5 in

Folk Art Carved Goose

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Folk Art carved and hand painted Goose. Stamped: Property of Alcolu Railroad, Alcolu, SC I believe the Goose was gifted in 1986 (Signed in Pen).

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20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Rare English Folk Art Papier Mâché Decoy Goose
Rare English Folk Art Papier Mâché Decoy Goose

Rare English Folk Art Papier Mâché Decoy Goose

Located in London, GB

Rare papier mâché decoy goose We are proud to offer an early 20th century English Folk Art one-off working goose decoy.

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Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Paper

Decorative And Charming Folk Art Goose, 20th Century
Decorative And Charming Folk Art Goose, 20th Century

Decorative And Charming Folk Art Goose, 20th Century

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H 22.05 in W 26.38 in D 0.79 in

Decorative And Charming Folk Art Goose, 20th Century

Located in Faversham, GB

Decorative and charming Folk Art goose silhouette. A wonderful addition to any outdoor or even indoor setting.

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20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Steel, Iron

Canada Goose Decoy
Canada Goose Decoy

Canada Goose Decoy

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H 8 in W 24 in D 7 in

Canada Goose Decoy

Located in Doylestown, PA

A nicely carved Canada goose decoy in painted pine, from the estate of Pierre Moulin, founder of Pierre Deux shops.

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20th Century American Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Pine

Large painted metal goose sign
Large painted metal goose sign

Large painted metal goose sign

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

Duck duck, GOOSE! Lovely large scale metal farm sign with aged painted surface.

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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Signs

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Fox and Goose Cut Out on Custom Mount
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Fox and Goose Cut Out on Custom Mount

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Fox and Goose Cut Out on Custom Mount

Located in Chicago, IL

This early 20th-century American Folk Art tin cutout captures a moment of exhilarating pursuit: a sleek fox in hot pursuit of a large white goose, its wings flailing in startled flig...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Tin

Schmidt Tole-Ware Decoy Goose
Schmidt Tole-Ware Decoy Goose

Schmidt Tole-Ware Decoy Goose

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H 14 in W 19 in D 0.2 in

Schmidt Tole-Ware Decoy Goose

Located in London, GB

Schmidt tole-ware decoy goose We are proud to offer a highly decorative Schmidt tin tole-ware double sided painted decoy goose dated circa 1930. This is a true working example and ...

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Vintage 1930s Unknown Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Tin

Schmidt Tole-Ware Decoy Goose
Schmidt Tole-Ware Decoy Goose

Schmidt Tole-Ware Decoy Goose

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H 16.5 in W 17 in D 0.1 in

Schmidt Tole-Ware Decoy Goose

Located in London, GB

Schmidt tole-ware decoy goose We are proud to offer a highly decorative Schmidt tin tole-ware double sided painted decoy goose dated circa 1930. This is a true working example and ...

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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Tin

Tin Toleware Schmidt Decoy Goose
Tin Toleware Schmidt Decoy Goose

Tin Toleware Schmidt Decoy Goose

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H 16 in W 18 in D 0.2 in

Tin Toleware Schmidt Decoy Goose

Located in London, GB

Tin toleware Schmidt decoy goose We are proud to offer a rare example of an early Schmidt tin tole-ware painted decoy goose, circa 1930. This item does not stand alone and is double...

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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Tin

Early 20th Century English Carved Decoy Goose
Early 20th Century English Carved Decoy Goose

Early 20th Century English Carved Decoy Goose

Located in London, GB

Overall a beautiful easily placed piece of sculptural English folk art. Size in inches: H 7” x W 21” x D 9” Origin: English Period: 1920 Material: Wood Condition: This item is c...

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Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Wood

1940'S Original Painted & Handmade  Canvas Goose Decoy
1940'S Original Painted & Handmade  Canvas Goose Decoy

1940'S Original Painted & Handmade Canvas Goose Decoy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This folky and fun big canvas handmade and painted goose was found in Maine.It has a hand painted bill and eyes and the body is painted in a cream paint.Take special notice to where ...

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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Decoys

Original Painted 20th Century Brant Goose on Stand
Original Painted 20th Century Brant Goose on Stand

Original Painted 20th Century Brant Goose on Stand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a great addition to any Folk Art or decoy collection.

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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Wood

Life-Size Canada Goose Decoy on Stand
Life-Size Canada Goose Decoy on Stand

Life-Size Canada Goose Decoy on Stand

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H 36 in W 30 in D 26 in

Life-Size Canada Goose Decoy on Stand

Located in Chicago, IL

An incredible life-size mid-20th century American carved and pegged cedar Canada goose decoy by famed Essex, Massachusetts decoy carver, Bob Brophy. Brophy has supplied decoys for hu...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Beech

Amercian Toleware Painted Tin Target Goose, circa 1930
Amercian Toleware Painted Tin Target Goose, circa 1930

Amercian Toleware Painted Tin Target Goose, circa 1930

Located in London, GB

A wonderfully simplistic and true working folk-art decoy example with lovely aged paint. 3 Pellet gun holes to the top of this example.

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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Signs

Materials

Tin

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

This wonderful decoy has come from a super folk art collection in California.

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Pine

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 features tack eyes with a slat tail board. With a simple old hunter's paint design. ...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decoys

Wild Goose Chase Quilt
Wild Goose Chase Quilt

Wild Goose Chase Quilt

Located in Darnestown, MD

Pattern; color and scale are combined in this Wild Goose Chase Quilt to make a very bold statement. The quilt is in pristine; un-used condition. It is from Walkersville, Maryland (Fr...

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Antique 19th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

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Goose Folk Art For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of goose folk art available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of goose folk art — often made from wood, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of goose folk art — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An object in our assortment of goose folk art is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in folk art, Art Nouveau and mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made option in this array of goose folk art has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by English School, Frank Finney and Gus Wilson are consistently popular.

How Much is a Goose Folk Art?

Prices for a piece of goose folk art can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $150 and can go as high as $8,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,595.

Finding the Right Folk-art for You

Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.

American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.

During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.

Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of folk art on 1stDibs.