Carved Wooden Duck Decoy 1900 - 1920

Name: Early 20th Century Carved Hand Painted Decoy
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1012074
Price: 275 GBP
Availability: InStock

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A hand-carved early 20th-century wooden duck decoy styled with distressed black and white painted finish and yellow eye detail.

EARLY 20TH CENTURY CARVED HAND PAINTED DECOY

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ObjectDecorative Objects
Period1900 - 1920
StyleFolk Art
MaterialTimber, Paint
ColourBlack, White
MotifsHand-carved profile, Distressed painted finish, Avian form
SizeH 16.5 cm (6 in) x W 33 cm (13 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

This early 20th-century folk art decoy duck originates from around 1920 and takes an avian form carved from timber. The piece has a hand-carved profile finished in a distressed black and white paint scheme, complemented by a yellow eye detail and a white patch near the bill. The surface shows expected paint losses and wear, revealing the age and character of the object. Measuring 16.5 cm high, 33 cm wide, and 15 cm deep, this solid wooden ornament suits display on a bookshelf within a highland hunting lodge interior setting. The Scandinavian style matches traditional decorative objects and brings a rustic accent to modern home shelves or study display areas.

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Originating as functional tools for wildfowlers, hand-carved wooden duck decoys evolved into a recognized form of folk art during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Traditional decoys were typically carved from softwoods such as pine, cedar, or balsa, then finished with durable oil-based or tempera paints to withstand water exposure.

Authentic working decoys often feature hand-carved tool marks, natural paint distress from field use, and structural signs such as lead weights or rigging attachments on the base.

Position the decoy on a curated bookshelf, mantelpiece, or console table alongside modern ceramics or framed botanical prints to introduce visual texture.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry, soft-bristled brush and display the item away from direct heat sources and moisture to prevent paint flaking.

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Early 20th Century Carved Hand Painted Decoy

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