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Gus Wilson Preening Scoter

Augustus "Gus" Wilson (1864-1950), South Portland, Maine

Gus Wilson – Preening Scoter – 2025
$4,800
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $4,000–$6,000
Sold Nov 2025at Guyette & Deeter November 2025 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesPreening ScoterPosePreenerSize16"PaintRepaint

The catalog record

Early Monhegan style preening scoter with relief wing carving and large inlayed neck seat. Measures 16" long.

Provenance

Martin and Deborah Maloy collection.

Comparable sales

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

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2025—Original$3,300
Apr 2025—Repaint$22,800
Feb 2025—Repaint$1,920

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