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Gus Wilson Preening Scoter

Augustus Aaron Wilson (1864-1950), South Portland, Maine

Gus Wilson – Preening Scoter – 2025
$22,800
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $8,000–$12,000over estimate
Sold Apr 2025at Guyette & Deeter April 2025 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesPreening ScoterPosePreenerSize16.5"PaintRepaint

The catalog record

Early back preening scoter with large inlayed neck seat and relief wing carving. Measures 16.5" long.

Provenance

Ted and Judy Harmon collection.

Comparable sales

The 3 most recent Gus Wilson Preening Scoter to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Nov 2025—Repaint$4,800
Jul 2025—Original$3,300
Feb 2025—Repaint$1,920

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Gus Wilson sales