Makers / Gus Wilson / Black Duck
Gus Wilson Black Duck
Augustus "Gus" Wilson (1864-1950), South Portland, Maine
$4,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $4,000–$6,000
Sold Jul 2024at Guyette & Deeter July 2024 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesBlack DuckPoseFlyingSize19"
The catalog record
Early style flying black duck, with applied curved wings and wooden feet. "BD19" stamped on underside of tail. Measures 23.25" long, with a 26.5" wingspan.
Provenance
Gene and Linda Kangas collection.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Gus Wilson Black Duck to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Repaint | $1,800 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $3,000 |
| Jan 2026 | — | Repaint | $570 |
| Apr 2025 | — | Original | $18,000 |
| Nov 2024 | — | Original | $3,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Gus Wilson sales