Antieke houten lokeend (Wilde eend / Mallard drake) - Duck decoy - – Volkskunst – ca. 1930/1940 - Wood
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An antique European folk art wooden decoy of a male mallard drake, hand-carved and hand-painted, dating to circa 1930–1940, measuring 33 cm long by 15 cm wide in good antique condition with minor signs of aging.
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Beautiful and highly decorative antique European hunting decoy of a male wild duck (Anas platyrhynchos), dating from about the 1930s–1940s. This atmospheric object is a splendid example of authentic folk art.
The hood is immediately recognizable by its deep-green head, light neck ring, and characteristic ochre-colored bill. The wing mirror is painted with bold, expressive lines in shades of black and gold/cream, giving the creature a beautifully graphic and rustic appearance.
The decoy is entirely hand-carved from a single piece of wood. The surface shows a wonderfully aged character with extensive, natural patina and a handsome patina. The paint layers have, over the decades, acquired a lovely matte, weathered texture with the grain of the wood subtly visible here and there. The underside is completely flat finished for stability.
A perfect collectible for enthusiasts of early hunting paraphernalia, taxidermy, and curiosities, or as a distinctive focal point in a country or eclectic interior.
Specifications:
• Object: Mallard decoy / hunting decoy
• Species: Wild duck (drake Mallard)
• Material: Wood (hand-carved and hand-painted)
• Dating: Circa 1930–1940
• Region of origin: Europe
• Dimensions: 33 cm (length) x 15 cm (width)
• Condition: In good antique condition with authentic signs of use and paint wear in accordance with age (see photos for an accurate impression of the condition).
Beautiful and highly decorative antique European hunting decoy of a male wild duck (Anas platyrhynchos), dating from about the 1930s–1940s. This atmospheric object is a splendid example of authentic folk art.
The hood is immediately recognizable by its deep-green head, light neck ring, and characteristic ochre-colored bill. The wing mirror is painted with bold, expressive lines in shades of black and gold/cream, giving the creature a beautifully graphic and rustic appearance.
The decoy is entirely hand-carved from a single piece of wood. The surface shows a wonderfully aged character with extensive, natural patina and a handsome patina. The paint layers have, over the decades, acquired a lovely matte, weathered texture with the grain of the wood subtly visible here and there. The underside is completely flat finished for stability.
A perfect collectible for enthusiasts of early hunting paraphernalia, taxidermy, and curiosities, or as a distinctive focal point in a country or eclectic interior.
Specifications:
• Object: Mallard decoy / hunting decoy
• Species: Wild duck (drake Mallard)
• Material: Wood (hand-carved and hand-painted)
• Dating: Circa 1930–1940
• Region of origin: Europe
• Dimensions: 33 cm (length) x 15 cm (width)
• Condition: In good antique condition with authentic signs of use and paint wear in accordance with age (see photos for an accurate impression of the condition).
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Antieke houten lokeend (Wilde eend / Mallard drake)
Number of objects
1
Title
– Volkskunst – ca. 1930/1940
Country of origin
Europe
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
12 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
33 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940
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