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Gus Wilson Rocking-head Black Duck
Augustus "Gus" Aaron Wilson (1864-1950) South Portland, ME, c. 1920
$2,040
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $600–$900over estimate
Sold Jul 2026at Copley, July 2026
SpeciesBlack DuckSize18"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Augustus "Gus" Aaron Wilson (1864-1950) South Portland, ME, c. 1920 18 in. long
This decoy has Wilson's lively rocking-head design. Original paint with even wear, original filled crack in right side and nail tip showing on left breast.
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 | — | Repaint | $1,800 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $3,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Gus Wilson sales