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Gus Wilson Turned-head White-winged Scoter
Augustus "Gus" Aaron Wilson (1864-1950) South Portland, ME, c. 1920
$1,140
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,500under estimate
Sold Jul 2026at Copley, July 2026
SpeciesScoterPoseTurned headSize19.5"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Augustus "Gus" Aaron Wilson (1864-1950) South Portland, ME, c. 1920 19 1/2 in. long
Wilson is known for creating decoys with dynamic forms; this turned-head decoy is mounted with an inletted neck seat. Original paint with gunning wear, chip to right edge of bill, old fill to some neck cracks, and roughness to left side.
Provenance: Estate of Edwin Schultz
Provenance
Estate of Edwin Schultz
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Gus Wilson Scoters to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | — | $3,900 |
| Mar 2026 | — | Repaint | $930 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $3,900 |
| Jan 2026 | — | Repaint | $1,800 |
| Dec 2025 | — | Repaint | $480 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Gus Wilson sales