Duck decoys increase in value according to the rarity of the species, the beauty of the bird’s pose, and the skill of the carver. More than 600 decoys were featured at a Maryland auction. This curlew decoy by Thomas Gelston won a $258,750 bid. Take a gander at the wild prices for decoys.
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