Makers / Gus Wilson / Scoter
Gus Wilson Scoter
Augustus "Gus" Wilson (1864-1950), South Portland, Maine
$7,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $6,000–$9,000
Sold Nov 2025at Guyette & Deeter November 2025 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesScoterPoseFlyingSize24.5"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Extremely rare and early flying scoter with inset wooden wings and rounded inlayed neck seat. Detailed bill carving and carved eyes. These earlier Wilson flyers feature curved wing carving and applied real duck feet. Measures 24.5" long, with a 29" wingspan.
Provenance
Martin and Deborah Maloy collection.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Gus Wilson Scoter to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | — | Repaint | $1,800 |
| Dec 2025 | — | Repaint | $480 |
| Nov 2025 | — | Repaint | $1,200 |
| Nov 2024 | — | Repaint | $2,100 |
| Jun 2024 | — | Repaint | $1,080 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Gus Wilson sales