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Gus Wilson Robin

Augustus Aaron Wilson (1864-1950) South Portland, ME, c. 1930

Gus Wilson – Robin – 2011
$2,300
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$4,000
Sold Jul 2011at Copley, July 2011

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SpeciesSongbirdPoseCallingFormDecorative

The catalog record

Augustus Aaron Wilson (1864-1950) South Portland, ME, c. 1930 A calling robin exhibiting carved, raised wings with incised feather detail. The bird has painted tack eyes and wire legs with triangular feet. Original condition with minimal wear.

Provenance: Anne and Leon W. Powell, Jr., M.D. Collection Bernie Galipeau Collection

Provenance

Anne and Leon W. Powell, Jr., M.D. Collection Bernie Galipeau Collection

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Gus Wilson Songbirds to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Apr 2026—Original$3,600
Apr 2026GoodOriginal$1,800
Apr 2026—Original$1,320
Apr 2026Mint—$960
Apr 2026—Original$600

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