Makers / Gus Wilson / Black Duck
Gus Wilson Black Duck
Augustus "Gus" Wilson (1864-1950), South Portland, Maine
$10,800
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $6,000–$8,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2024at Guyette & Deeter July 2024 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesBlack DuckSize19"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Black duck with an exaggerated, turned and cocked head as if the duck were looking in to the sky. Slight relief wing carving. Carved eyes. Measures 19" long.
Provenance
Gene and Linda Kangas collection.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Gus Wilson Black Duck to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Repaint | $1,800 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $3,000 |
| Jan 2026 | — | Repaint | $570 |
| Apr 2025 | — | Original | $18,000 |
| Nov 2024 | — | Original | $3,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Gus Wilson sales