$3,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $4,000–$6,000under estimate
Sold Apr 2023at Guyette & Deeter Spring 2023 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesBlack DuckSize18.75"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Relief wing carving and carved eyes. Rocking head model, to move with the motion of the waves. Also with open bill carving. Three holes drilled on one side of the underside to off set the weight of missing wood from a defect in the log. Measures 18.75" long.
Provenance
George and Miriam Van Wallegham 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