{"product_id":"primitive-wooden-duck-decoy-folk-art-hand-carved-british-sculpture","title":"Primitive Wooden Duck Decoy Folk Art Hand Carved British Sculpture","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"70\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"70\"\u003ePrimitive Wooden Duck Decoy Folk Art Hand Carved British Sculpture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"378\"\u003eA wonderfully primitive hand carved wooden duck decoy with exceptional age, presence, and authentic surface wear. This sculptural example has a pleasingly compact form with a thick rounded body, raised head, and simple stylised bill, capturing the essence of traditional British folk carving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"742\"\u003eThe original painted surface has worn back extensively over time, revealing layers of aged wood and creating a beautifully dry, tactile patina highly valued by collectors and decorators. The head is separately carved, a common and honest structural feature in early hand made decoys, reflecting traditional construction methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"993\"\u003eThe underside retains its original weighted plate, confirming its intended function as a working or display decoy. The surface shows natural age cracking, wear, and shrinkage consistent with genuine age, adding to its authenticity and visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003eThis is a strong decorative example, ideal for primitive interiors, country house settings, or collectors of British folk art and wooden decoys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003eGood antique condition with heavy age-related wear, paint loss, surface cracking, and patina throughout. Original weighted plate present to underside. Structurally sound and displays well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1439\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003eH: 13 cm x L: 23 cm x W: 12.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1447\"\u003eEarly to mid 20th century, circa 1920s–1950s\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unbranded","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56390015713660,"sku":null,"price":155.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/9302\/3204\/files\/23C613DD-BADF-4EC8-80B4-7D302A0EE020.jpg?v=1771694806","url":"https:\/\/www.vintagewhiteantiques.com\/products\/primitive-wooden-duck-decoy-folk-art-hand-carved-british-sculpture","provider":"Vintage White Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}