Makers / Gus Wilson / Songbird
Gus Wilson Orchard Oriole
Augustus Aaron Wilson (1864-1950) South Portland, ME, c. 1920
$575
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$2,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2012at Copley, July 2012
SpeciesSongbirdPaintOriginalFormDecorative
The catalog record
Augustus Aaron Wilson (1864-1950) South Portland, ME, c. 1920 A bird carving with a two-piece body, carved eyes, raised wings, and tail carving. Mostly original paint with an old crazed coat of sealer with some gray touch-up and an old reset bill.
Provenance: Private Collection, Massachusetts
Provenance
Private Collection, Massachusetts
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Gus Wilson Songbirds to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $3,600 |
| Apr 2026 | Good | Original | $1,800 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $1,320 |
| Apr 2026 | Mint | — | $960 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $600 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Gus Wilson sales