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Fish sculpture, fish decoys, fish carvings and fish trophies are the names given to a style of painted wood carving practiced by various artisans. The works are kept as decorations and collectible as folk art. British fish carvers include John B. Russell (Scottish), John and Dhuie Tully, P.B. Malloch and the Hardy Brothers.
Oscar's fish were the first known pieces to exhibit the traits that have become known as the "Cadillac style". His brightly colored, somewhat abstractly shaped fish were truly the design of an ingenious self-taught artist. [3] One of the reasons for the huge popularity of Oscar's decoys is that they were extremely good at attracting fish.
William Jesse Ramey (January 28, 1891 – May 26, 1963) [1] was an American vintage master carver of fish decoys. [2] His work is sometimes attributed to "Jess Ramey", though he was known to his friends as Jesse (his actual middle name).
The 70s was an era of bold styles, groundbreaking music and remarkable technological advancements. Items from this decade are sought after not just for their rarity but also for the stories they ...
Contemporary carved fish decoy. A fish decoy is an object in the shape of a fish or some other animal that is used as a decoy to attract fish. It is often used during ice fishing, particularly in the American Upper Midwest, upstate New York, and southern Canada. [1] [2] Unlike a fishing lure, a fish decoy usually doesn't have a hook. [1]
Between C. J. Trygg and his sons they carved over 10,000 figures. Many of his carvings were sold to tourists for approximately US$10.00. Adjusted for inflation what cost $10.00 in 1929 would cost $108.05 in 2005. Trygg was a craftsman in tune to the tourist trade. Trygg generally carved solo figures from basswood or pine, and mounted them on a ...