Makers / Gus Wilson / Scoter
Gus Wilson Surf Scoter
Augustus Aaron Wilson (1864-1950) South Portland, ME, c. 1900
SpeciesScoterPaintRepaint
The catalog record
Augustus Aaron Wilson (1864-1950) South Portland, ME, c. 1900 A classic Maine sea duck decoy, slightly oversized, with a laminated body joined by pegs and a nicely sculpted inletted head.
In early working repaint with gunning wear and seam separations at body laminations.
Provenance: Bernie Galipeau Collection
Literature: Quintina Colio, American Decoys, Ephrata, PA, 1972, pp. 30-31, similar decoy illustrated. Joel Barber, "Wild Fowl Decoys," New York, NY, 1954, pl. 42 and 75, similar decoys illustrated.
Provenance
Bernie Galipeau Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Gus Wilson Scoters to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | — | $3,900 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $1,140 |
| Mar 2026 | — | Repaint | $930 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $3,900 |
| Jan 2026 | — | Repaint | $1,800 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Gus Wilson sales