Tom Taber Signed Vintage Wooden Duck Decoy 1980s

Description: For your consideration is this Tom Taber Signed Vintage Wooden Duck Decoy 1980s. Tom Taber was born and raised in Michigan into a family of sportsmen. At an early age he was introduced to the sport of duck hunting by his Great Uncle “Doc,” and they always hunted over Doc’s finely carved decoys. Tom would often help his uncle repair and repaint the decoys during the off season. Over time, Tom became very talented at the art of carving and painting duck decoys. He hand-finished his carvings in semi-transparent stains and paints, which allow the natural character of the wood to show through. Many of his pieces are carved from well seasoned wood, often decades old. Using distressed wood is a familiar aspect for some of his most beautiful carvings. His unique staining and coloring methods bring out the full warmth and grain of the wood, which in turn enhances the shading and coloring of his decoys that has also become his trademark. No other artist has had such an impact on the world of wildlife carvings. During the 1980s, Tom Taber designed many limited run and special editions for Ducks Unlimited, and he formed “Woodendare” with master carvers Hersey Kyle Jr. and John Fairfield. These carvings are normally distinguished by special medallions, branded signatures, and they continue to honor Tom Taber with Ducks Unlimited special issues. This Tom Taber Signed Vintage Wooden Duck Decoy is a stunning example of Tom's early work. This decoy duck is in good vintage condition. Please inspect all of the photos, as we have tried to cover every possible angle. This Tom Taber Signed Vintage Wooden Duck Decoy is 15 inches long, 5-1/2 inches wide, and 6 inches tall.

Price: 280 USD

Location: Yorba Linda, California

End Time: 2024-11-25T00:13:49.000Z

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