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Set of Five Small American Folk Art Fish Decoys
$950per set
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CA$1,329.51per set
A$1,485.50per set
CHF 777.08per set
MX$18,217.01per set
NOK 9,929.63per set
SEK 9,415.92per set
DKK 6,228.46per 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).
Though all parts are intact (fins, tails), 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:
Black: H: 1.25" x L: 5.25" x D: 1.75"
Green: H: 1" x L: 5.75" x D: 2.25"
Silver: H: 1.5" x L: 5.75" x D: 2"
Yellow: H: 1" x L: 5" x D: 2.13"
Orange: H: 1.25" x L: 5.63" x D: 2".
- Dimensions:Height: 1 in (2.54 cm)Width: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)Depth: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 5
- Style:Folk Art (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1945
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. natural patina present from age and use along with paint losses / general wear.
- Seller Location:Brooklyn, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: SKU000037891stDibs: LU1444226243052
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