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Vintage Carved Wood Duck Decoy c. 1950

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Item Details

Description

Dimensions: 14 1/4"(l) x 5 1/4"(w) x 6 1/2"(h)
Weight: 2 pounds 1.6 ounces

For your consideration is a hand-painted carved wood duck decoy circa 1950 or before. Glass eyes intact. Date estimate based on form, technique and partial retail label on underside with 5-digit phone number. The paint on this decoy is heavy but shows the underlying wood texture and the weight has been removed. Head is currently not affixed to body.

Provenance: From a private collection in Fredericksburg, Texas.

Keywords: folk art handmade carving wooden bird hunting collectible decor cabin rustic.

Condition

Item is in good overall condition with no missing pieces or breaks. Decoy could have been repainted but if it was, it was repainted quite some time ago. Please see all images for more information on condition.

Dimensions

6.5 x 5.25 x 14.25 in

Weight

34 oz

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Vintage Carved Wood Duck Decoy c. 1950

Name: Vintage Carved Wood Duck Decoy c. 1950
SKU: 120908570
Price: 30 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $200

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Starting Price $20

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