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Gus Wilson Pair of Merganser

Augustus "Gus" Wilson (1864-1950), South Portland, Maine

Gus Wilson – Pair of Merganser – 2026
$3,900
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$4,000
Sold Apr 2026at Guyette & Deeter April 2026 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesPair of MerganserConfigPairSize8.75"PaintOriginalQuantity2Size classMiniature / decorative

The catalog record

Exceedingly rare pair of 1/3 size mergansers. Wilson's early Monhegan style with relief wing carving, inlaid neck seats, and reared back heads. Heads are slightly turned with extended crests. Measure 8.75" and 9.75" long.

Provenance

Dr. John Dinan collection. Jim Doherty, Jr. collection. Joseph Ellis collection.

Comparable sales

No other Gus Wilson Pair of Merganser in the data yet.

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Gus Wilson sales