Gus Wilson Gull

Augustus Aaron Wilson (1864-1950) South Portland, ME, c. 1920 A rare, life-size, standing gull carving by this important Maine decoy and folk art carver. The bird exhibits an inserted bill, carved raised eyes, an inletted head, raised wings, and heavy wire legs with looped wire feet. Original paint with an old coat of sealer and thin gray touch-up to areas of wear. Expected age lines and tight cracks.

Literature: Gene Kangas, "Gus Wilson, Folk Artist," Decoy Magazine, Lewes, DE, November/December 1994, p. 10, similar carving illustrated.