French Folk Art Owl Decoy - Bird Scarer, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
There is a great deal of rawness and authenticity to this 1930s French owl decoy. It is carved in
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Vintage 1930s French Folk Art Animal Sculptures
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Owl Decoy
Folk Art Carved and Painted Owl Decoy, USA, 1900's
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Folk Art carved and painted owl decoy, USA 1900's A decorative barn owl carving decoy Original
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20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Small Shell Encrusted Owl, Philippines
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A small shell encrusted owl created by hand from seashells. This piece depicts a bird, sitting upon
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Folk Art Owl Decoy
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Wonderfully graphic carved folk art owl decoy. Nice dimension and great paint. The support dowel
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Decoys
Owl bird scarer, decoy
Located in Maidstone, GB
A very unusual large owl bird scarer, the wings open up by lifting a lever on the back, the centre
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20th Century Working Owl Decoy
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Working owl decoy, carved and painted wood, some minor losses and paint loss. France Circa 1950
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Naive Early 20th Century Owl Decoy
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Primitive Owl decoy, removable wings, dry surface finish, original painted beak and glass eyes
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Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Owl Decoy
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Lark Decoy. Charachterful 20th Century Owl Decoy, used for attracting Larks. Hand Painted, Mixed
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19th Century Painted Wood Owl Decoy
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Late 19th century painted wood owl decoy, original stand and mechanism, with original makers mark
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Materials
Wood
Mike Borrett Polychrome Folk Art Carved Wooden Great Horned Owl Decoy
Located in Milford, NH
A splendid polychrome carved wooden great horned owl with hinged wings by American artist Mike
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Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Owl or Lark Decoy
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Engaging early 20th century owl decoy. Painted cork and wood. France circa 1930.
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Early 20th Century French Decoys
Materials
Wood, Cork
Early 20th Century Owl or Lark Working Decoy
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Characterful early 20th century owl or Lark decoy, circa 1940, France.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Decoys
Materials
Wood
Rare Early 20th Century English Folk-Art Owl Decoy
Located in London, GB
Rare English Folk-art owl decoy A very rare and unusual handmade English Folk-art owl decoy, still
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Owl Decoy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Owl Decoy in paper mache.
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Owl Decoy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Owl Decoy in paper mache.
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Decoys
Owl Decoy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Owl Decoy in paper mache.
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Decoys
Hanging Carved and Painted Owl Decoy
Located in High Point, NC
Double-sided owl decoy made with nailed wooden slats over carved wood with wrought iron beaks and
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Swisher and Soules Double Sided Owl Decoy
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Great graphic Owl Decoy manufactured by Swisher & Soules in Decatur, IL in the 1930's. 2-sided
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CAST METAL OWL MOLD
Located in New York, NY
Cast lead mixed metal owl mold probably made for casting fiber owl decoys. . Unknown maker
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Early 20thC Painted Papier-Mâché Scarecrow Owl, c.1900-20
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The unique and most certainly charming hand painted decoy model of a stylised barn owl, acting as a
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Materials
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Rare Antique Folk Art Wooden Owl Decoy
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare antique American Folk Art wooden owl decoy.
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Decoys
Materials
Wood
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Owl Decoy For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic owl decoy available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and aluminum, every owl decoy was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an owl decoy — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An owl decoy, designed in the Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.
How Much is a Owl Decoy?
Prices for an owl decoy can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $200 and can go as high as $4,700, while the average can fetch as much as $1,947.
Finding the Right Decoys for You
Vintage, new and antique decoys have become fashionable decor in modern homes.
The history of decoy ducks, shorebirds, geese and other waterfowl as part of the folk art tradition stretches back thousands of years. Tule duck decoys made between 400 B.C. and 100 A.D. by Indigenous people for use in hunting have been found in Nevada that are similar to decoys still in use today.
Waterfowl decoys are now often made of plastic and foam, but vintage duck decoys from the mid-19th to early 20th century were frequently made of wood. Canvas duck decoys were popularized from the 1920s to ’40s as a lightweight alternative. These folk art pieces feature hand-painted feathers and long, flat bodies, lending themselves well to display in living rooms on shelves and in cabinets.
One of the fascinating aspects of handcrafted waterfowl decoys is their regional variation to match the local birds. For example, German decoys are regularly decorated with green and gray paints, making them look like mallard ducks. Scandinavian decoys are typically black and white, resembling the common eider.
Either option could be a rustic treasure for one’s home, adding a touch of eclectic art to any room. Browse antique, new and vintage decoys on 1stDibs today.
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