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Gus Wilson Rocking Head Black Duck
Augustus Aaron Wilson (1864-1950) South Portland, ME, c. 1900
$1,035
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,200–$1,800under estimate
Sold Jul 2011at Copley, July 2011
SpeciesBlack DuckPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Augustus Aaron Wilson (1864-1950) South Portland, ME, c. 1900 A Maine coastal decoy with carved eyes, incised bill detail, and raised wings. The bottom was drilled four times to lighten the decoy.
Traces of original paint with gunning wear to the wood. Bottom has had a soft area in the middle chipped out.
Provenance: Bernie Galipeau Collection
Literature: William J. Mackey, Jr., "American Bird Decoys," New York, NY, 1965, plate 71, similar bird illustrated.
Provenance
Bernie Galipeau Collection
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