{"product_id":"1976-pa-folk-art-swan-decoy-signed-geo-dohner-stick-neck-tundra","title":"1976 PA Folk Art Swan Decoy – Signed Geo Dohner (Stick-Neck Tundra)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; color: #911203; font-weight: bold; padding: 10px; border: 1px dashed #911203;\"\u003e\n~ This item does not include free shipping due to its size. Please see estimated regional Ground freight costs below: ~\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding: 0; margin: 10px auto; width: fit-content; max-width: 100%; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eConnecticut:\u003c\/strong\u003e $19.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003ePennsylvania \/ East Coast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around $19.95\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eWisconsin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around $19.36\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eMissouri, Illinois, Florida, \u0026amp; Georgia:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around $22.52\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eNew York:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around $22.45\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eTexas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around $26.93\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eWest Coast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around $34.02\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\nPlease visit our “Contact Us” page and provide your zip code so we can give you an exact freight quote. Thank you!\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful, non-working Eastern Pennsylvania authentic “stick-neck” (Tundra) swan decoy is an exemplary piece of American folk art, hand-carved and signed by George Dohner in 1976. A custom, removable wreath adorns her neck, adding a charming touch of patriotic flavor to this Bicentennial-era treasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the 1970s resurgence of American folk art and Bicentennial celebrations, local Pennsylvania woodworkers and hunters frequently tried their hand at carving decorative waterfowl. Notably, a prominent, multi-generational business named Dohner Memorials was established in Pennsylvania by brothers John and George Dohner. While best known for their master stone monumental work, the family line carried the name \"George Dohner\" down through generations in eastern PA. It was highly common for artisans in stone-carving lineages to possess adaptable, expert woodworking and sculpting skills as personal passions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause real Tundra and Mute swans were rarely hunted legally, working swan decoys were historically uncommon compared to ducks and geese. However, around the mid-1970s, swans became highly sought-after as bold, primitive folk-art statements for the home. Carvers favored them because their long, elegant necks allowed for striking artistic expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(175, 120, 23);\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Authentic Construction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-Piece Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e The neck and body were carved separately and joined securely from the underside using a countersunk Flathead screw recessed 1\/2\" into the body. This traditional mechanical fastening ensures the neck remains rock-solid with zero wobble.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHonest Aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tight cosmetic hairline cracks are visible where the neck meets the body. As wood expands and contracts in different directions over 50 years, the original factory putty naturally cures and shifts. This is highly desired by collectors as physical proof of age and authenticity. There is a small circular mound of excess paint near the tail on the right hand side. Wear is evident in the front bottom breast location as shown along with dark areas that resemble scuff marks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-Carved Wooden Eyes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rather than using mass-produced taxidermy glass eyes available at the time, Dohner hand-turned and recessed organic wooden eyes, giving the swan a wonderfully primitive appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Layered Signature:\u003c\/strong\u003e To ensure his mark survived the test of time, Dohner deeply carved his signature and \"1976\" into the bottom before tracing over it in dark ink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(175, 120, 23);\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtisan:\u003c\/strong\u003e George (\"Geo\") Dohner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eastern Pennsylvania\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1976 (Bicentennial Era)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent vintage folk-art condition with stable, tight joints and minor honorable surface wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#af7817\" style=\"color: #af7817;\"\u003eOverall height including the head is 10 1\/2\" tall, beak to tail 20 1\/2\" long, measures 3 1\/2\" tall from the back side near the tail and is 4\" deep (side to side). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1087","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44248007442475,"sku":null,"price":350.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2590\/2072\/files\/SwanDecoySignedandDatedGalleryEnhanced.jpg?v=1782389255","url":"https:\/\/fanaticscountryattic.com\/products\/1976-pa-folk-art-swan-decoy-signed-geo-dohner-stick-neck-tundra","provider":"Fanatic's Country Attic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}