Capriola Decoys for Sale

First ever lifesize flying bird by Capriola. 23″ long, 36″ wingtip to wingtip. Carved from northern white cedar and painted in oils in 2025. The body is hollow carved and mounted on a metal rod connected to a circular floor base. The wings are carved and mounted to the body with brass hinges for removal and transport to the field. Comes complete with a custom box for transport. Branded, signed and dated by the carver.

From 1986, and carved from coast redwood; rasp finish underneath vibrant oil paints. In continuous use for close to 40 years with little wear, except drake is lightly hit by shot. Rigged with keel and weight, signed and dated by the maker.

Carved from northern white cedar, hollowed and painted in oils by Capriola in 2026. Raised wing carving and detailed bills along with fine comb painting and feather blending make this pair an exceptional buy. Weighted with a lead strip and with leather tabs for anchor line attachment. Branded, signed, and dated by the maker.

Carved from northern white cedar, hollowed, and painted in oils by Capriola in 2025. Exceptionally light with detailed carving and paint. Weighted with a lead pad and fitted with a leather tab for anchor line attachment. Branded, signed, and dated by the maker.

Carved from redwood, hollowed and painted in oils by Capriola sometime in the late 1980’s. Strong comb painting with fine patina from honest wear. Crack in neck. From the makers rig of approximately 120 diving duck decoys deployed hunting Humboldt Bay and the lagoons of the North Coast of California.

This lifesize drake canvasback by Capriola was completed late in 2025 and features a first-ever backdrop painted by the artist. The piece features detailed carving from the bill to the tail. Comb painting and blending complement this fine work of art. The bird is in white cedar and oils, and the skyscape is oil on masonite. Signed and dated by the maker.

Carved from northern white cedar, extremely hollow and lightweight and painted in oils by Capriola in 2024. Hunted over for two seasons, but with little wear or damage. Unweighted but with leather tabs for anchor line attachment. Dated and signed by the maker.

Carved from redwood by Capriola in 2023, hollowed, and painted in oils. Weighed with lead pad; leather tab for anchor line attachment Branded, signed, and dated by the maker.

2025 Brant carved by Capriola, influenced by Humboldt Bay California makers. Carved from northern white cedar and painted in oils. Head is dovetailed into body and a hardwood dowel for the bill is inset the entire length of the head. The body is hollow-carved and fitted with lead ballast weight and leather thongs for anchors fore and aft. Branded, signed and dated by the carver.

One of few black ducks carved by Capriola. Oversized and carved from coast redwood; painted in oils. It is hollow with relief carving in the wings and tail; chip carved body, wooden eye. Fitted with a lead pad for ballast and a leather thong for anchor line attachment. Unsigned and undated but likely from the early 1990’s. Branded “RC”. Hen to match is available.

Carved from northern white cedar, hollowed and painted in oils by Capriola.in 2025 Features blue mussel carved into bill. Head inleted into body. Fitted with lead pad for ballast and leather tab for anchor line attachment. Branded, signed and dated by the maker.

Chip-carved from redwood, and painted in oils with wear and patina added by Capriola. Unrigged. Branded and signed by the maker.

These decoys from Capriola’s personal hunting rig were made in 1993 from old-growth redwood, hollowed and painted in oils. Natural finish on the bottoms highlight the wood grain of the redwood bodies and oak keels. Branded, signed and dated by the maker.

This pair of scaup is from Capriola’s personal hunting rig (2017). Carved from old-growth redwood, hollowed, and painted in oils. Chip-carved heads and subtle blending add appeal to these decoys influenced by decoys of the last century. Weight inset in bottom board. Branded, signed and dated by the maker.

Carved by Capriola in 2025 after early Falk Family decoys of Humboldt Bay California. Solid old-growth redwood with head inset into body. Dowel inset for bill strength. Lead strap and leather thongs complete this functional and traditional design.

Demonstration bird by Capriola from mentoring program sponsored by the Pacific Flyway Decoy Association (2025). High density cork with cedar bottom board and head. Fitted with an oak keel. Branded and signed by the maker.

Made from northern white cedar by Capriola in 2025, these decoys are hollowed and painted in oils. Detailed bills compliment the body contours, wing and tail carving of these fine examples. Fitted with lead pad for ballast and leather tab for anchor line attachment. Branded, signed and dated by the maker.

This drake canvasback is carved by Capriola from Port Orford cedar and is hollowed and painted in oils. Originally carved in 1994, the bird was completely stripped and repainted in 2024 by the maker. Body contours are carved in along with detailed carving of the speculum, wingtips and tail. Comb painting and blending complement this fine decoy from the makers hunting rig. Natural finish bottom branded and signed by the maker. Matching hen available.

Chip carved by Capriola from redwood with wear and patina added by the maker. Horsehair crest and stylish profile set this decoy apart from other doubtful antiques.

A trio of drake teal completed by Capriola in 2023. Carved from northern white cedar, hollowed and painted in oils. Branded, dated, and signed by the maker.