What is a vintage duck decoy?

A vintage duck decoy is a carved wooden or papier mâché sculpture originally made to attract wildfowl during shooting. Today these items are collected and displayed as decorative folk art objects within homes.

How were old decoys used?

Fowlers placed these carved birds upon the water or shoreline to draw wild ducks within range. Their form and painted plumage needed to look convincing from a distance rather than display fine artistic detail.

How do I date a wooden decoy?

Dating relies upon identifying the tool marks left by the maker, the type of timber utilised, and the composition of the paint layers. Nineteenth-century examples show different wear patterns and construction methods compared to pieces from the nineteen-thirties.

Where do these decoys originate?

The pieces seen here include English and French examples representing local country traditions. Regional styles emerge through the choice of timber and the specific painting techniques applied to the bird.

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These vintage duck decoy pieces bring rustic folk art character into a room through hand-painted surfaces and carved timber forms.

19th century

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3 Painted and Carved Decoy Ducks

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Vintage Duck Decoy

3 Painted and Carved Decoy Ducks

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