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Grouping of Five Hand-Painted and Carved American Folk Art Fish Decoys

$850per set
£638.54per set
€736.34per set
CA$1,179.49per set
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CHF 686.80per set
MX$16,073.02per set
NOK 8,759.79per set
SEK 8,240.89per set
DKK 5,495.76per set
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Group of five Folk Art fish decoys composed of painted tinned iron sheet metal or aluminum fins and tails and carved wooden weighted lead bodies, some with applied eyes; others with painted (ca. 1940s-1950, USA). The only non-weighted / all carved wood example is the black fish. One fin is missing from each silver and orange decoy (common with examples of this age). There is natural patina present from age and use along with paint losses / general wear. A nice collection of an artifact that is often considered one the first forms of Folk Art. Measurements: Tan: H: 1.75" x L: 16.25" x D: 6.25" Silver: H: 2" x L: 11.25" x D: 3.5" Striped: H: 1.75" x L: 8.75" x D: 2.5" Orange: H: 2.5" x L: 8.75" x D: 3.5" Black: H: 2.5" x L: 7" x D: 4.25".
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)Width: 16.25 in (41.28 cm)Depth: 6.25 in (15.88 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 5
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Aluminum,Metal,Wood
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1940s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. One fin is missing from each silver and orange decoy (common with examples of this age). There is natural patina present from age and use along with paint losses / general wear.
  • Seller Location:
    Brooklyn, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SKU000037881stDibs: LU1444226243192

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