Makers / Gus Wilson / Preening Scoter

Gus Wilson Preening Scoter

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

Gus Wilson – Preening Scoter – 2025
$1,920
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $300–$500over estimate
Sold Feb 2025at Guyette & Deeter First Quarter Super Sale 2025
SpeciesPreening ScoterPosePreenerSize16.25"PaintRepaint

The catalog record

Scoter with inletted head in a breast preening pose, body is made of two vertically laminated pieces, measures 16.25".

Provenance

Gene and Linda Kangas collection

Comparable sales

The 3 most recent Gus Wilson Preening Scoter to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Nov 2025—Repaint$4,800
Jul 2025—Original$3,300
Apr 2025—Repaint$22,800

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