Makers / Gus Wilson / Black Duck
Gus Wilson Black Duck
Augustus "Gus" Wilson (1864-1950), South Portland, Maine
$3,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $5,000–$8,000under estimate
Sold Apr 2026at Guyette & Deeter April 2026 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesBlack DuckPoseCallingSize17.75"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Calling black duck. Relief wing carving and slightly turned inlaid head. Open bill carving. Measures 17.75" long.
Provenance
Don Leonard collection.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Gus Wilson Black Duck to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Repaint | $1,800 |
| Jan 2026 | — | Repaint | $570 |
| Apr 2025 | — | Original | $18,000 |
| Nov 2024 | — | Original | $3,000 |
| 7 Sep 2024 | — | — | $720 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Gus Wilson sales