Gus Wilson Pair of Black Duck

One in calling pose with lifted, reared back head and open bill. Relief wing carving, inlaid neck seat, and carved eyes. Other in extremely rare swimming, double wing up pose, that was never rigged or weighted. Has applied, lifted wings, inlaid neck seat and carved eyes. Measure 17.5" and 19.75" long.

Provenance

The caller was formerly in the collection of George Thompson and was purchased at a Harmon Auction in 1989. The swimmer is Ex Bertram K. and Nina Fletcher Little collection. Purchased at Sotheby's January 1994. Russ and Karen Goldberger collection.