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Gus Wilson Calling Black Duck
Augustus "Gus" Aaron Wilson (1864-1950) South Portland, ME, c. 1920
$15,600
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $7,000–$10,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2026at Copley, July 2026
SpeciesBlack DuckPoseCallingSize18"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Augustus "Gus" Aaron Wilson (1864-1950) South Portland, ME, c. 1920 18 in. long
This open-billed caller is one of the finest Wilson puddle ducks known. It was a prominent feature of the John Dilworth Collection sale by Richard Bourne in 1981. Original paint with even gunning wear.
Provenance: John Dilworth Collection Private Collection
Literature: Richard A. Bourne Co. Inc, "Rare American Decoys and Bird Carvings," October 23, 1981, lot 58, exact decoy illustrated.
Provenance
John Dilworth Collection Private Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Gus Wilson Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2026 | — | Repaint | $630 |
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | — | $1,125 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $2,040 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Repaint | $1,800 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $3,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Gus Wilson sales