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Gus Wilson Preening Black Duck

Augustus Aaron Wilson (1864-1950), South Portland, Maine

Gus Wilson – Preening Black Duck – 2024
$19,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $12,000–$18,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2024at Guyette & Deeter July 2024 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesPreening Black DuckPosePreenerSize16.25"PaintOriginal

The catalog record

Preening black duck with relief wing carving and carved eyes. Head is turned with bill tucked into feathers. Inlet neck seat, head, and bill all carved from one piece of wood. Measures 16.25" long.

Provenance

George Combs collection. Alan and Elaine Haid collection.

Comparable sales

The 2 most recent Gus Wilson Preening Black Duck to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Apr 2025—Original$1,800
Nov 2024—Original$4,800

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