Gus Wilson Swimming Goldeneye Hen

Augustus "Gus" Aaron Wilson (1864-1950) South Portland, ME, c. 1910 15 1/2 in. long

Wilson goldeneye decoys are fairly scarce and this swimmer appears to be one of the best hens to appear at auction in at least twenty years. She exhibits refined Wilson form and paint in a classic whistler pose with a lifted head that is slightly turned. It appears to have never been hunted. Original paint with light wear and typical original Wilson imperfections to wood.