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Rare Antique American Polychrome Painted Pigeon Decoys, circa 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of rare early 20th century pigeon decoys - circa 1900. hand carved and polychrome painted
Early 20th Century English Wood Pigeon Decoy
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Wonderful early 20th century English wood pigeon decoy, found, turn of the 19th and 20th century in
Wood
Pair of Early 20th Century English Pigeon Decoys
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Pair of early 20th century pigeon decoys, wonderful bulbous bodies. Glass eyes, several layers of
Wood
19th Century, English Country House Pigeon Decoy
Located in London, GB
19th Century English country house pigeon decoy. A delightful example of an English late 19th
Pine
Late 19th Century English County House Estate Carved Pigeon Decoys
Located in London, GB
Late 19th century English county house estate carved pigeon decoys We share what we love, and
Pine
Mid-20th Century Pigeon Decoy
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Characterful plump pigeon decoy, painted pine.
Pine
19th c. English Pigeon Decoy
Located in Greenwich, CT
English 19th century hand carved and painted pigeon decoy having original glass eyes, well carved
Wood, Paint
Late 19th c. English Pigeon Decoy
Located in Greenwich, CT
A hand carved and painted pigeon decoy with original glass eyes on custom stand. English, late
Wood
Pair of Vintage Pigeon Decoys
Located in Napa, CA
Pair of vintage cast iron pigeon decoys from the 1950s. Each pigeon is slightly different with a
Iron
Pair of early 20th century English estate made folk art decoy pigeons
Located in London, GB
Pair of early 20th century English estate made folk art decoy pigeons Obtained from an Estate sale
Pine
Early 20th Century English Carved Decoy Pigeon
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century English carved decoy pigeon We share what we love, and we love this early
Pine
Max Baker Set of Four Canvas Passenger Pigeon decoys as Folk Art
Located in Madison, WI
Vintage canvas passenger pigeon decoys that now serve as one-of-a-kind minimalist sculptures in
Working Wood Pigeon Decoy
Located in London, GB
Hand-carved and painted wood With white glass eyes. English, circa 1910. Retaining the original glass eyes and painted decoration, this bird has an individual form and character...
Wood
Rare Early Wood Pigeon Decoy
Located in London, GB
A particularly fine and individual hand carved and painted working decoy. This example has a bright
Curious Cast Metal Pigeon Decoy
Located in London, GB
-iss Decoy-Patent Applied-No 21550” English, c1920
Fine Early Wood Pigeon Decoy
Located in London, GB
With Carved Details to Wings and Tail And White Glass Eyes England, c. 1890
Good Working Wood Pigeon Decoy
Located in London, GB
Hand Carved and Painted Wood With White Glass Eyes English, c.1910
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.
At Waddesdon Manor, artist Joana Vasconcelos has installed a three-tiered patisserie inspired by the narrative tile work of her homeland. We take a look at the cake sculpture and how Portuguese tiles have been used in architecture from the 17th century to today.
The streets of fin-de-siècle Paris were set aglow with colorful poster ads, thanks to the printing techniques invented by Jules Chéret. Now, the Milwaukee Art Museum is celebrating this undersung talent in America's first solo show dedicated his exuberant works.
Expert Jeff Bridgman explains the history and meaning behind the twinkling constellations that have graced Old Glory.
The iconoclastic style setter displayed African and Oceanic art, as well as works by indigenous peoples of the Americas, alongside pieces by such major modernists as Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock.
Perfect for July 4th weekend, a new show at Philadelphia's Museum of the American Revolution displays an array of antique red, white and blue flags.
Designers are beginning to see this enigmatic form of folk art in a whole new light.