Antique Decoys

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Duck Paint

Hand Carved Wooden Duck Decoys

Antique Decoys For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique decoys for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, paint and metal, all antique decoys available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique decoys available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique decoys bearing Folk Art or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique decoys have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Joseph Lincoln, Doug Jester and George Peterson are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Decoys?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $950, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $25,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right Decoys for You

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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