Antieke houten lokeend (Wilde eend / Mallard drake)...

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).

Estimate:£92.13

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