Duck and Fish Decoys, Folk Art, Art Glass, Decorative Arts and Furniture
Lot 65:
Description
An antique hand-carved and painted wooden fish spearing decoy, modeled after a trout. The decoy features a dark-painted dorsal surface and a reddish-brown underside, accented with yellow-painted dots and black vertical markings along the sides. The notched tail displays yellow painted rays. The piece is fitted with four thin metal fins, comprising two pectoral and two pelvic fins, and a metal screw eye is located on the dorsal surface for attachment. The eyes are painted yellow with black pupils. The decoy shows construction consistent with traditional folk art spearing decoys, characterized by a lead-weighted belly (visible in the underside view) and a utilitarian design for ice fishing. No maker marks or signatures are present.
Length: 7.25 inches.
Condition report:
The decoy is in good antique condition with signs of significant age and use. There is extensive paint wear and loss, particularly on the belly and tail sections. The painted finish exhibits age-related crackling throughout. The metal fins show a dark patina and surface oxidation.
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