Makers / Gus Wilson / Mallard Drake
Gus Wilson Mallard Drake
Augustus "Gus" Wilson (1864-1950), South Portland, Maine
$6,600
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $10,000–$15,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2024at Guyette & Deeter July 2024 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesMallard DrakeConfigDrakeSize18.5"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Extremely rare mallard drake with applied, raised wings. Carved eyes and inlet neck seat. Measures 18.5" long.
Provenance
Charlie Hunter, III collection. Gene and Linda Kangas collection.
Comparable sales
The 4 most recent Gus Wilson Mallard Drake to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | — | Original | $4,500 |
| Jul 2024 | — | Original | $600 |
| Sep 2023 | — | Original | $1,200 |
| Mar 2023 | — | Repaint | $1,800 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Gus Wilson sales