Q: Are the two ducks identical or different?
They are different — the duo represents a male and a female mallard, each hand-painted in their characteristic colors. The male has a metallic green head, a brown chest, and gray sides that are the signature of the mallard. The female is painted in her more discreet speckled brown tones. Two plumages, two distinct characters in a single sculpture.
Q: Can this duo really stay outside all year round, even in the garden?
Yes — the technical sheet explicitly mentions the outdoor garden in addition to the interior and the balcony. The polyresin is tested down to -20 °C and treated to be UV-resistant. Its lightness (250 g) does require choosing a slightly sheltered spot from the wind outdoors — in a pot, at the foot of a hedge, or on a non-exposed surface — to prevent them from tipping over in strong winds.
Q: Does this duo specifically represent mallards?
Yes — the hand-painted feather details correspond to the characteristics of the mallard (Anas platyrhynchos), the most common wild duck species in Europe. It is the bird seen on all the ponds and rivers in the countryside — immediately recognizable by the male's iridescent green head.
Q: Can we buy multiple duos to create a more lively pond?
Yes — two or three duos placed at different distances in a garden or around a pond create a very realistic pond scene. The slight variations in paint between the pieces (each being hand-painted) enhance the naturalness of the composition.
Q: Is this a good gift for someone who loves the countryside or waterfowl?
Very well suited — the mallard is the most universal and evocative countryside bird in Europe. Two together, in their distinct plumages, form an immediately warm and nostalgic scene. Compact size (easy to wrap), affordable price, universal appeal — all the criteria for a successful spontaneous gift for a nature and countryside lover.