Makers / Gus Wilson / Black Duck
Gus Wilson Black Duck
Augustus Aaron Wilson (1864-1950) South Portland, ME, c. 1940
$2,300
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$1,500over estimate
Sold Jul 2011at Copley, July 2011
SpeciesBlack DuckPoseTurned headPaintRepaint
The catalog record
Augustus Aaron Wilson (1864-1950) South Portland, ME, c. 1940 A turned head decoy with an inletted head. Exhibits carved eyes, bill carving, slightly carved raised wings, and a bottom board. In-use repaint with light gunning wear.
Provenance: Bernie Galipeau Collection
Provenance
Bernie Galipeau Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Gus Wilson Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2026 | — | Repaint | $630 |
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | — | $1,125 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $15,600 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $2,040 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Repaint | $1,800 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Gus Wilson sales