$1,615Sale Price / set|51% Off
Set of Three Carved Wood Decoys
Located in Cheshire, GB
Set of three carved wood decoys hand-painted and inset with amber glass eyes.
Pine
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...
Wood, Paint
$4,500
Hutch Swan Decoy
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Hutch swan decoy from Maryland with original paint and glass eyes, yellow pine with gesso and original paint. In as found condition. Splits and cracks but not distracting. Carved by ...
Wood, Paint
Antique Shorebird Decoy, Wood, Sculptural Folk Art, France, Circa 1880
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Wonderfully sculptural working shorebird decoy, found in original paint. Most likely a replacement beak. Later bespoke made stand, France, circa 1880.
Wood
Large Late 19th Century Wood Scandinavian Painted Swan Decoy Centerpiece
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Very charming vintage wooden hand-carved swan sculpture with a detailed bill and raised wings. This European folk art swan features an aged white painted finish and patina. We see th...
Wood, Paint
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. Wonderful co...
Wood, Paint
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. Wonderful collectable piece to add to a grouping.
Wood, Paint
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.
Paint, Wood
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.
Wood, Paint
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.
Wood, Paint
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...
Wood, Straw
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 (notice the white side patch against dark body) an...
Wood, Paint
Canadian Goose Decoy on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine original painted heavy wood and canvas covered Canadian goose decoy or floater.
Wood
Life Size Trumpeter Swan Decoy
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Life size wood carved and painted hunting decoy of a trumpeter swan with patina iron weight attached.
Wood, Paint
Folky Hand Carved & Painted Decoy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand carved & painted decoy from New England. Fine original painted with a great patina.
Wood
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 ...
Wood
Flying Raven Decoy by Mike Borrett
By Mike Borrett
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Rare flying raven decoy carving by Mike Borrett (b. 1960) of Madison, Wisconsin. Textured feather detail, incised tail, open bill, glass eyes. Incised "BORRETT" on back. Extremely de...
Wood
Trio of two Ducks and a Curlew - ancient wood carved and painted decoys
Located in TEYJAT, FR
A trio of two Ducks and a Curlew - ancient decoys used for shooting. Naively carved and painted.
Wood
Nathan Cobb Jr Canada Goose Decoy
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
It was common for Nathan Cobb Jr. to use wood from salvaged shipwrecks in the construction of his decoy bodies.
Wood
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.
Wood
$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...
Wood
Hays Grand Prix Pair Mallard Decoys
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Hays grand prix pair of mallards decoys. Exceptional paint. Priced as a pair. Wear consistent with use adds to the age of the set. Period circa 1924 Origin: Detroit, Michigan Size:...
Wood
Swan Decoy , J. H. Whitney Attr.
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Swan decoy attributed to J. H. Whitney (1892-1982) . Falmouth, Maine. An impressive oversized swan. A show piece to make a statement, plus the carver was very skillful in the shape o...
Wood, Paint
Martha's Vineyard Baldpate Drake Decoy, circa 1900
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Martha's Vineyard Baldpate Drake Decoy, circa 1900, a hand carved and hand painted gunning decoy by an unknown maker on Martha's Vineyard of an American Wigeon in colorful or...
Wood
Antique Tiny Coot Decoy, circa 1900
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Tiny hollow coot from Freemont, WI. Collector acquired six- let five go, this was the best one - kept for his collection. Chip shots and all! Neat collector piece. Period: circa 190...
Wood
Early 20th Century Joe Lincoln Scoter Decoy
Located in Stamford, CT
Joe Lincoln scoter decoy, canvas covered with tack eyes, black paint and old gunning repaint. Numerous tears to body. Branded on bottom "H. C. Hunt", circa 1920. FW 1601.
Wood
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...
Iron
Scandinavian Folk Art Carved Decoy Duck, Denmark, 1910s
Located in Odense, DK
The resulting patina is rich and textural, emphasizing the hand-hewn tool marks and natural aging of the wood. Originally intended for practical use, this decoy now reads as a sculpt...
Wood
Classic Maine Eider Drake Decoy, circa 1920s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Classic antique Maine Eider Drake Decoy, circa 1920s, with head tucked back in contented posture. Decoy is in well worn original paint with touch-ups to the black areas. The neck has...
Wood
Pair of Mason Blue Wing Teal Decoys
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Pair of Mason Detroit glass eyed blue wing teal. Great collectors set. Neat signs of use and chip shots. Period: First quarter 20th century Origin: Wisconsin Size: 12" x 4" x 6"H. ...
Wood
Early 20th Century Hand Crafted Mechanical Mallard Decoy
Located in Nantucket, MA
Rare Early 20th Century Hand Crafted Mechanical Mallard Duck Decoy, circa 1920s, by an unknown "factory" decoy maker. The decoy bears a close resemblance to the Evans Standard Grade ...
Wood
Signed Pintail English Hand Carved Decoy, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Signed Pintail Decoy, circa 1900 We are proud to offer a unique hand carved circa 1900 working decoy, representing a pintail in original paint, and signed with makers initials and o...
Wood
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.
Wood, Cork
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.
Wood
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.
Wood
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...
Wood, Paint
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...
Wood, Paint
Pair of Vintage Swedish Wooden Decoy Ducks with Original Paint
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Swedish vintage wooden decoy ducks crafted from pine, featuring its original black, light gray and brown paint. Natural wear and a beautiful age-related patina, adding to th...
Wood
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...
Wood
Antique 19th Century Folk Art Bird Hunting Tool and Decoy
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French bird hunter's tool and decoy. This item was placed in the ground and wound up. The hunter would pull a string causing the head of the tool to rotate. With the ref...
Art Glass, Wood
Antique American Hunting Canvasback Decoy Signed C. A Locart & J.G.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique American Hunting Canvasback Decoy Signed C.A. Locart & J.G. Hand-Carved Wood, Early 20th Century, 18" W x 6.5" D x 7" H This antique American canvasback duck decoy is a rem...
Glass, Wood
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...
Wood, Paint
Two Antique Hunting Decoys One-Eyed Jack & Black & Silver Canvas Back
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Two Antique Hunting Decoys: "One-Eyed Jack" & Black and Silver Canvas Back Duck USA, Circa 1900s, Handmade with Glass Eyes, Unmarked This pair of antique hunting decoys, handcrafte...
Metal
American Hunting Decoy 'Patches' with Glass Eyes and Metal Link Latch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American Hunting Decoy 'Patches' with Glass Eyes and Metal Link Latch Dimensions: 13" W x 6.75" D x 7" H This American hunting decoy, affectionately named 'Patches,' is a striking ...
Metal
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.
Wood, Paint
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.
Wood
$9,600Sale Price|61% Off
Hen Merganser Hunting Decoy attributed to John Dawson Folk Art, Americana
By John Dawson
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Carved and polychromed wood; retains original painted surface. Glass Eyes. Attributed to John Dawson, Trenton, New Jersey, 1900-1925. Dawson worked as a kiln operator at the Scammel ...
Wood
$1,136Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Wood, Paint
Pair of Life Size Antique Carved and Painted Swan Figures
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and impressive pair of hand carved Swans which may have at one time been decoys having fine form and presence. In newer white paint with black beaks and eyes. The unpainted i...
Wood
Dated 1938 Norwegian Rosemaling Basket – Hand-Painted Telemark Folk Art
Located in Skien, NO
**One-of-a-Kind Norwegian Rosemaling Basket – A Masterpiece of Telemark Folk Art (1938)** This exceptional handcrafted wooden basket represents a masterwork of traditional Norwegian...
Wood, Bentwood, Pine
Mason Premier Grade Bluebill Drake, circa 1920
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Mason Premier Grade Bluebill Drake Decoy, circa 1920, having head with glass eyes and carved mandible, nares and nail on bill, attached to hollow carved two part body (seam i...
Wood
$990Sale Price / item|33% Off
Canadian Geese in Original Paint, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine pair of original painted Canadian Geese with wood heads and glass eyes are in good condition. The base is a plank of wood and body is constructed of man made material. This...
Wood
$4,500 / set
19th Century Sink Box Decoys
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Pair of canvas back sink box canvasback decoys used by a market hunter on Long Island. Original paint. Over 20 pounds each. Period: Last quarter 19th century Origin: Sanders Foundr...
Wood
Chinese Antique Wooden Duck Decoy Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Experience the beauty and craftsmanship of a 19th century Chinese Antique Wooden Duck Decoy Sculpture. Hand-carved from wood, this intricate decoy is a true testament to the artistry...
Wood
Antique Carved Wood Wooden Black and White 13" Mallard Duck Decoy w/ Glass Eyes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Folk Art Carved Wood Black and White 13" Mallard Duck Decoy with Glass Eyes.
Wood
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 ...
Glass, Wood
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...
Wood
Unavailable
H 7.25 in W 17 in D 5 in
Mason Decoy Factory Challenge Grade Black Duck, Original Paint, circa 1900
By Mason Decoy Factory
Located in Quechee, VT
The Mason's Challenge grade decoy is made from solid wood, and is hand painted by Mason's best artists with colorful wing feathers, head and beak, which is incised along its length a...
Glass, Wood
Preening Merganser Decoy
Located in New Haven, CT
Preening Merganser Decoy, carved wood with old painted surface
Wood
Unavailable
H 21.5 in W 39 in D 14.5 in
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...
Canvas, Wood, Paint
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
Wood
Canadian Goose Decoy
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rare canvas wing Canadian goose decoy on wood base with glass eyes and steel shaft.
Hand-Carved Mounted Duck Decoy
Located in Stamford, CT
Hand carved mounted duck decoy.
Wood
Hand-Carved Mounted Duck Decoy
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
Hand carved mounted duck decoy
Wood
Hand-Carved Mounted Duck Decoy
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
Hand carved mounted duck decoy
Wood
Pair of Dutch Folk Art Wooden Decoy Geese
Located in Werkendam, NL
Rare pair of attractive Dutch Folk Art wooden decoy goose, polychrome painted cream coloured and gold.
Wood
Unavailable
H 7.88 in W 13.39 in D 2.37 in
Collection of Four Decorative Swedish Folk Art Wood Cut Birds, Sweden circa 1900
Located in Aabenraa, DK
Collection of four charming and decorative Swedish Folk Art wood cut birds Sweden circa 1900 Dimensions: H: 12-20cm L: 14-34cm.
Pine
Life Sized Blue Heron Decoy or Sand Crane Decoy
Located in Sheffield, MA
Realistic heron form with beautiful weathered surface. Would be particularly suitable in a beach or waterside home.
Wood
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Solid Wood Decoy
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century Scandinavian solid wood decoy, circa 1910. Traditional decoy float hand painted.
Wood
19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED WOOD DECOY W/GLASS EYES
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED DECOY FROM NEW ENGLAND WITH SPECIAL DETAILS TO THE FEATHERS THROUGH OUT THE BODY.GREAT OLD SURFACE AND FORM.THE EYES ARE GLASS AND ORIGINAL.
Pine
Mason Atlantic Coast Model Brant Decoy, circa 1920
By Mason Decoy Factory
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mason Atlantic Coast Model Brant Decoy, circa 1920, owned by the Muskeget Island Shooting Club (Nantucket). The decoy has head akin to the Challenge Grade models with glass eyes, car...
Wood
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, glass eyes, and flapping (when spun) mirrored wings, used to attract larks.
Wood
Vintage Canvas and Wood Swan Decoy
Located in Leesburg, VA
Vintage Canvas and Wood Swan Decoy Anonymous 20th century; America Wood, canvas, wire Approximate size: 19.5 (h) x 30 (w) x 10.5 (d) Once a utilitarian object, this exquisite swa...
Wire
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 his original painted finish.
Wood
Swan Decoy
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large Swan Decoy, original paint. American circa 1900-1920.
Wood
Hand Carved / Hand Painted Decoy's ( Ducks )
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 20th century hand carved / hand painted decoy's ( ducks ) Measurements for Decoy's Individually Dark Wood Decoy Height - 7.00 Width - 5.00 Depth - 17.00 Medium Wood...
Wood
Miniature Decoys, USA
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
7 miniature geese decoys of wood, signed "L. Cranmer" 1890's.
Wood
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.
Wood
French Decoy Duck
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage 19th century painted wooden duck decoy. Roughly hewn and hand painted details.
Wood, Paint
20th Century Team of French Wood Working Decoys
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
A charming team (six) of naively carved French wood working decoys, dating to the early 20th century, these have been repainted during there lifetime.
Pair of Decoys
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
A beautiful pair (Male and Female) decoys, In original dry paint finish, wonderful pagination. Heavily distressed but original paint. Most likely to have been made as decorative piec...
Wood
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.
Pine
Antique French Duck Decoy
Located in Ongar, GB
A nice early 20th century French Duck decoy made from carved wood then hand painted.
Wood
Two similar pidgeon decoys
Located in Greenwich, CT
Two carved and hand painted pidgeon decoys (stands used for display purposes only - will custom make stands for them) with painted metal eyes and beaks, wonderfully individualistic b...
Wood, Paint
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.
Wood, Paint
Canadian Goose Decoy 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This decoy has great age and wear. The paint is original to this piece.
Wood
Early Original Painted Decoy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine rustic original painted decoy is in great condition as found. Holes underneath not sure why but as found. Wonderful patina.
Wood
Canadian Goose Decoy, 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is one of three amazing Canadian geese the paint is original with old repairs, but in very good as found condition. It is so hard to find a group all made by the same carver. T...
Wood
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...
Metal
Antique French Handmade Bird Decoy
Located in Houston, TX
Found in the Provence Region of France, this antique handmade Bird Decoy is mounted on a new custom iron base. The eyes on this decoy are constructed with metal rivets. Today, these ...
Wood
Antique French Handmade Bird Decoy
Located in Houston, TX
Found in the Provence Region of France, this antique handmade Bird Decoy is mounted on a new custom iron base. The eyes on this decoy are constructed with metal rivets. Today, these ...
Wood
Antique French Handmade Bird Decoy
Located in Houston, TX
Found in the Provence Region of France, this antique handmade Bird Decoy is mounted on a new custom iron base. The eyes on this decoy are constructed with metal rivets. Today, these ...
Wood
Antique French Handmade Bird Decoy
Located in Houston, TX
Found in the Provence Region of France, this antique handmade bird decoy is mounted on a new custom iron base. The eyes on this decoy are constructed with metal rivets. Today, these ...
Wood
Antique French Handmade Bird Decoy
Located in Houston, TX
Found in the Provence Region of France, this antique handmade Bird Decoy is mounted on a new custom iron base. The eyes on this decoy are constructed with metal rivets. Today, these ...
Wood
Antique French Handmade Bird Decoy
Located in Houston, TX
Found in the Provence Region of France, this antique handmade bird decoy is mounted on a new custom iron base. The eyes on this decoy are constructed with metal rivets. Today, these ...
Wood
19th Century Folk Art Decoy
Located in Copenhagen, K
Very nice folk art decoy duck.
Wood
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...
Wood
Early 20th Century Working Tufted Decoy
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Early 20th century naïve carved sectional wood hunting decoy, original tack eyes, charming worn paint.
Wood
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. Height 15.00cm Width 35.00cm Depth 15.00cm
Wood
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. France, circa 1930. Marked or signed BM.
Wood
19th Century Carved Wooden Decoy Duck
Located in Copenhagen, K
Beautifully carved decoy duck. The carving really shows the feathers.
Wood
French Working Thrush Decoy, circa 1900
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
A wonderful naïve French working thrush decoy. Remnant original, faded, dark blue and yellow paint, original tack eyes. The naivety of this example suggests it was made by either the...
Wood
Danish Early 20th Century Duck Decoy
Located in Kastrup, DK
Early 20th century decoy duck. Hand painted pine wood. Denmark circa 1920-1930.
Wood
Late 19th Century Canadian Goose Decoy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful Canadian goose decoy is in great condition. This Goose has original paint and great patina.
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.
Wood, Cork
19th Century Canadian Goose Sitting Decoy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand carved and original painted Canadian goose has a wonderful patinated surface and great form. The condition is very good and has shrinkage crack on the base consistent ...
Wood
19th c. French Hunting Decoys-Sold Individually
Located in Houston, TX
These items were inserted into the ground and then a string was pulled that would spin the top of the decoy mimicking a bird's wings. Birds would fly towards it thinking it was anot...
Metal
Couple of 19th Century French Snipe Decoys
Located in Buisson, FR
Nice couple of French snipe decoys, France 19th century. Weathered, small losses. Measurement is of the largest one and includes the base.
Wood
Early 20th Century English Carved Decoy Goose
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century carved decoy goose We are proud to offer a highly decorative and authentic working example of a carved wooden early 20th Century English decoy goose.
Wood
Oscar Peterson Brook Trout Decoy, circa 1920s
By Oscar Peterson
Located in Nantucket, MA
Oscar Peterson Brook Trout Decoy, Cadillac, Michigan, circa 1920s, an early Period II Peterson working ice fishing decoy painted in a Classic brook trout pattern with black and red s...
Wood
Early 20th Century Naive Jack Snipe Working Decoy
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Naive jack snipe working wader decoy, early 20th century. Original paint remnants, dry finish. Pas-De-Calais region, France. Later metal stand.
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 historical paint, England, circa 1920. Priced as a pair.
Wood
Early 20th Century Hand-Painted Wooden Duck Decoy
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hand-painted wooden duck decoy, circa 1920-1930s.
Wood
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.
Wood
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Whirligig Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Folk Art whirligig figure We are proud to offer a true example of an early 20th century whirligig figure. Hand carved from scratch with some lovely naïve detail. ...
Pine, Paint
Life Size Swan Decoy
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Decorative swan decoy carved from a barn beam. Glass eyes, original paint. Carved by Fred and Sally Schieber and stamped "F&S" on bottom. F&S carved wood swans were decorative decoys...
Wood
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.
Hardwood, Paint
Set of 6 Hand Carved and Painted Shorebird Decoys
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Hand carved and painted shorebirds by Wayne Baker. Grouping of six wood shore birds with tacked eyes. Each mounted to white wash stand and signed underside. Very neat collection disp...
Wood
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...
Pine
Massachusetts Goldeneye Hen Decoy, circa 1920s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early vintage goldeneye ("whistler") hen decoy, from Massachusetts, circa 1920s, having a solid carved pine wide body with sloping tail, the hand whittled head with long neck set on ...
Pine
Life Size Swan Decoy by Reggie Birch
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Full size whistling swan decoy by Reggie Birch, Chincoteague, Virginia. "R. Birch" carved in underside. A large railroad spike is attached as a balise. Two oak boards have been glued...
Wood
Vintage Handmade Wooden Whirligig Officer, European Folk Art, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large figural standing officer or Policeman whirligig. Its hand-carved from Pine and handprinted black and white. The face is plain yet skillfully carved with painted facial features...
Pine
Daniel Bruffee Swan Decoy
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Swan decoy by Daniel L. Bruffee. Came from a New York Collector. Swan is well-carved and smoothly painted with black beak and yellow and black glass eyes. Daniel Bruffee resides in P...
Wood, Paint
Life Size Swan Decoy by Frank Finney
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Swan decoy by Frank Finney (1947 - ) of Cape Charles, Virginia. This large swan is made in the style of the famous John Williams. Frank is considered one of the finest makers of deco...
Wood
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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