Makers / Gus Wilson / Black Duck
Gus Wilson Black Duck
Augustus Aaron Wilson (1864-1950) South Portland, ME, c. 1910
$633
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $400–$600over estimate
Sold 16 Jan 2012at The Winter Sale 2012 — Copley
SpeciesBlack DuckPoseSwimmingPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Augustus Aaron Wilson (1864-1950) South Portland, ME, c. 1910 In a swimming posture, this decoy displays Wilson's signature carved head detail and raised wings. The decoy retains its original rigging on the underside. Original paint with in-use touch-up and gunning wear.
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