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Gus Wilson Turned-head Mallard Hen
Augustus "Gus" Aaron Wilson (1864-1950) South Portland, ME, c. 1920
$840
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,200–$1,600under estimate
Sold 25 Jul 2019at The Sporting Sale 2019 — Copley
SpeciesMallardConfigHenPoseTurned headSize17"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Augustus "Gus" Aaron Wilson (1864-1950) South Portland, ME, c. 1920 17 in. long
Few mallards by Wilson have surfaced. This example has a turned head and the underside bears a branded "E.C.S." Original paint with gunning wear, including a neck crack.
Provenance: Private Collection, Rhode Island
Provenance
Private Collection, Rhode Island
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Gus Wilson Mallards to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $7,800 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $2,100 |
| Jul 2024 | — | Original | $6,600 |
| Jul 2024 | — | Original | $4,500 |
| Jul 2024 | — | Original | $600 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Gus Wilson sales