Duck decoy - Vintage Folk Art Duck Decoy – Hand-Carved & Finely Hand-Painted Wooden Duck – Sculpted Wings – c. - Wood
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Vintage hand-carved and hand-painted wooden duck decoy from Europe, in Folk Art style, dating to circa 1960–1970.
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Beautiful and highly decorative vintage wooden duck sculpture, entirely hand-carved and individually hand-painted, inspired by the traditional wooden waterfowl decoys historically used for hunting.
Dating approximately from the 1960s–1980s, this particularly attractive example stands out for the quality and richness of its craftsmanship.
Unlike the simpler forms normally associated with functional hunting decoys, the bird has been given an unusually elaborate sculptural treatment. Particularly striking are the separately carved, overlapping wing feathers, which create considerable depth and give the sculpture an almost three-dimensional plumage.
The hand-painted decoration is equally appealing. Warm shades of brown, ochre, golden yellow, black, grey and red are combined with finely executed linear feather patterns across the breast and body. The visible brushwork and slight irregularities of the carving clearly reveal its artisanal character.
The bird appears to be a stylised interpretation of a duck, probably inspired by the Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) rather than a strictly zoological representation. Its colourful plumage and exaggerated feather details were evidently intended to enhance its decorative presence.
The underside retains a simple dark-painted finish, while the overall construction and elaborate treatment suggest that this example was primarily conceived as a decorative Folk Art object inspired by traditional hunting decoys, rather than as a purely utilitarian floating decoy.
It remains in very good vintage condition, with attractive signs of age and minor surface wear consistent with its handcrafted nature and period. The original character of the carving and painted decoration has been preserved.
Dimensions: approx. 29 × 14 × 10 cm
Material: carved wood
Technique: hand-carved and hand-painted
Subject: stylised duck, probably Mallard-inspired
Period: circa 1960–1980
Style: Folk Art / traditional hunting-decoy inspired
A wonderfully decorative piece with considerable character, particularly suitable for collectors of Folk Art, vintage animal sculptures, hunting-related objects and traditional wooden decoys.
Seller's Story
Archivio51 is a business specializing in the research, selection and sale of vintage, design and collectible objects, chosen for their authenticity, aesthetic quality, history and character.
The selection mainly includes interior complements and decorative objects, vintage lighting, globes and maps, perpetual desk calendars, pharmacy and apothecary items, display mannequins and busts, walking sticks, objects in bronze, brass, marble, onyx and wood, industrial and workshop items, signs, decorative containers and other small collectible items.
Each piece is individually researched and selected, with particular attention to its period, provenance, materials, craftsmanship, original patina and condition. When possible, the object is also studied and contextualized to reconstruct its history, era and function.
Archivio51 operates primarily through online sales platforms, addressing collectors, vintage and design enthusiasts, interior designers and international clients seeking original and uncommon objects.
The goal is not merely to sell used objects, but to bring pieces with a story back to light and give them a new place, preserving their identity, charm and authenticity.
Archivio51 – Selection of uncommon, timeless objects.
Translated by Google TranslateBeautiful and highly decorative vintage wooden duck sculpture, entirely hand-carved and individually hand-painted, inspired by the traditional wooden waterfowl decoys historically used for hunting.
Dating approximately from the 1960s–1980s, this particularly attractive example stands out for the quality and richness of its craftsmanship.
Unlike the simpler forms normally associated with functional hunting decoys, the bird has been given an unusually elaborate sculptural treatment. Particularly striking are the separately carved, overlapping wing feathers, which create considerable depth and give the sculpture an almost three-dimensional plumage.
The hand-painted decoration is equally appealing. Warm shades of brown, ochre, golden yellow, black, grey and red are combined with finely executed linear feather patterns across the breast and body. The visible brushwork and slight irregularities of the carving clearly reveal its artisanal character.
The bird appears to be a stylised interpretation of a duck, probably inspired by the Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) rather than a strictly zoological representation. Its colourful plumage and exaggerated feather details were evidently intended to enhance its decorative presence.
The underside retains a simple dark-painted finish, while the overall construction and elaborate treatment suggest that this example was primarily conceived as a decorative Folk Art object inspired by traditional hunting decoys, rather than as a purely utilitarian floating decoy.
It remains in very good vintage condition, with attractive signs of age and minor surface wear consistent with its handcrafted nature and period. The original character of the carving and painted decoration has been preserved.
Dimensions: approx. 29 × 14 × 10 cm
Material: carved wood
Technique: hand-carved and hand-painted
Subject: stylised duck, probably Mallard-inspired
Period: circa 1960–1980
Style: Folk Art / traditional hunting-decoy inspired
A wonderfully decorative piece with considerable character, particularly suitable for collectors of Folk Art, vintage animal sculptures, hunting-related objects and traditional wooden decoys.
Seller's Story
Archivio51 is a business specializing in the research, selection and sale of vintage, design and collectible objects, chosen for their authenticity, aesthetic quality, history and character.
The selection mainly includes interior complements and decorative objects, vintage lighting, globes and maps, perpetual desk calendars, pharmacy and apothecary items, display mannequins and busts, walking sticks, objects in bronze, brass, marble, onyx and wood, industrial and workshop items, signs, decorative containers and other small collectible items.
Each piece is individually researched and selected, with particular attention to its period, provenance, materials, craftsmanship, original patina and condition. When possible, the object is also studied and contextualized to reconstruct its history, era and function.
Archivio51 operates primarily through online sales platforms, addressing collectors, vintage and design enthusiasts, interior designers and international clients seeking original and uncommon objects.
The goal is not merely to sell used objects, but to bring pieces with a story back to light and give them a new place, preserving their identity, charm and authenticity.
Archivio51 – Selection of uncommon, timeless objects.
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Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Style
Folk Art
Title
Vintage Folk Art Duck Decoy – Hand-Carved & Finely Hand-Painted Wooden Duck – Sculpted Wings – c.
Country of origin
Europe
Material
Wood
Colour
Multicolour
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
14 cm
Width
29 cm
Depth
10 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
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