Gus Wilson Swimming Turned-head Scoter Hen
Augustus Wilson (1864-1950) South Portland, ME, c. 1910
The catalog record
Augustus Wilson (1864-1950) South Portland, ME, c. 1910 An unusual Wilson species and form, this racy sea-duck with inletted head has a great dry surface, with incised bill, eye, and raised wing carving. It appears the bird was never rigged for hunting.
In original paint, tight neck crack, rubs to the edge of the bill, three knot-hole imperfections on the underside of the bird.
Provenance: Peter Brams Collection
Literature: G. and L. Kangas, Decoys: A North American Survey, Spanish Fork, UT, 1983, p. 102, exact bird.
Provenance
Peter Brams 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