{"product_id":"frank-balestrieri-ooak-miniature-american-wood-duck-decoy-1987","title":"Frank Balestrieri OOAK Miniature American Wood Duck Decoy (1987)","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"1226\" data-start=\"218\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"250\" data-start=\"218\"\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"545\"\u003eThis striking \u003cstrong data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"180\"\u003eOOAK miniature American Wood Duck decoy by Frank Balestrieri (1987)\u003c\/strong\u003e captures one of North America’s most visually distinctive waterfowl in beautifully scaled form. Hand-carved from \u003cstrong data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"302\"\u003ewood\u003c\/strong\u003e and intricately \u003cstrong data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"335\"\u003ehand-painted\u003c\/strong\u003e, this piece showcases the drake’s unmistakable features, including its rich \u003cstrong data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"434\"\u003egreen crested head\u003c\/strong\u003e, crisp \u003cstrong data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"467\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ewhite facial striping\u003c\/strong\u003e, and vividly patterned \u003cstrong data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"511\"\u003ebreast and wings\u003c\/strong\u003e rendered in fine, layered detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"982\"\u003eDespite its small size, the artistry is remarkably expressive—each brushstroke contributing to a lifelike presence that reflects Balestrieri’s skill in \u003cstrong data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"750\"\u003etraditional decoy carving and wildlife artistry\u003c\/strong\u003e. Signed and dated by the artist, this piece carries a strong sense of \u003cstrong data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"864\"\u003eauthenticity and collectible provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it especially appealing to collectors who appreciate \u003cstrong data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"981\"\u003efolk art traditions translated into miniature scale\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003eIt lends itself beautifully to styling \u003cstrong data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003eon a dollhouse writing desk\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003ewithin a rustic cabin vignette\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003eas a subtle decorative accent in a study or lodge-inspired interior\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it introduces a touch of the natural world through finely crafted detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1591\" data-start=\"1228\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1239\" data-start=\"1228\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1591\" data-start=\"1228\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWood\u003cbr data-end=\"1283\" data-start=\"1280\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e1:12 scale; \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e1 ¼\" long x ½\" tall\u003cbr data-end=\"1337\" data-start=\"1334\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eExcellent vintage condition\u003cbr data-end=\"1382\" data-start=\"1379\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist \/ Maker\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFrank Balestrieri (1987)\u003cbr data-end=\"1422\" data-start=\"1419\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Miss Seattle Collection\" href=\"https:\/\/www.magpieminiatures.com\/collections\/miss-seattle\/Miss-Seattle-Collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMiss Seattle Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1591\" data-start=\"1228\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eYou are purchasing \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ethe \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOOAK miniature American Wood Duck decoy by Frank Balestrieri (1987).\u003c\/span\u003e Everything else you see is not included, but is used to demonstrate scale suggestions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frank Balestrieri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52127963644178,"sku":null,"price":175.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2171\/2146\/files\/20250715_170641.jpg?v=1773759044","url":"https:\/\/www.magpieminiatures.com\/products\/frank-balestrieri-ooak-miniature-american-wood-duck-decoy-1987","provider":"Magpie Miniatures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}