The Piece

About this piece

We have been fortunate to find a small collection of original Decoy ducks.

Characterful antique folk art decoy duck, shaped and painted by hand with the kind of honest surface and irregularity that only comes with age.

Originally made as a working decoy, it has developed a fabulous timeworn patina, with areas of wear and softened paint that give it real depth and individuality. Pieces like this were created as functional objects rather than decoration, which is precisely what makes them so appealing today.

We love these displayed individually as small sculptural objects, although they work particularly well gathered together as a collection on a console, drapers table or open shelf. Their simple form sits brilliantly alongside both antique and contemporary pieces.

A great little piece of folk art with plenty of personality, history and decorative presence.

Height 16cm Width 33cm

Condition report +

Patina perfect

Provenance +

Found in France

Why we chose this piece +

We love objects that were made as a functional piece and have become beautiful over time which is exactly what has happened to these Decoy ducks. Plenty of character and charm as well as decorative presence.

Delivery & returns +

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TallBoy Antiques

Why we chose it

We love objects that were made as a functional piece and have become beautiful over time which is exactly what has happened to these Decoy ducks. Plenty of character and charm as well as decorative presence.

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