Makers / Gus Wilson / Black Duck
Gus Wilson Black Duck
Augustus Aaron Wilson (1864-1950) South Portland, ME, c. 1920
$600
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$1,500under estimate
Sold 12 Feb 2016at The Winter Sale 2016 — Copley
SpeciesBlack DuckPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Augustus Aaron Wilson (1864-1950) South Portland, ME, c. 1920 A turned-head decoy with carved eyes, bill detail, an inletted head, and raised wings. Original paint with gunning wear, crack in neck with possible touch-up, filler loss to knot in breast, and an age line along the back.
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 | — | Original | $2,040 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Repaint | $1,800 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Gus Wilson sales