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Gus Wilson Preening Scoter

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

Gus Wilson – Preening Scoter – 2025
$3,300
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $5,000–$8,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2025at Guyette & Deeter July 2025 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesPreening ScoterPosePreenerSize16"PaintOriginal

The catalog record

Early scoter with slightly turned breast, preening head. Large inlayed neck seat and relief wing carving. Measures 16" long.

Comparable sales

The 3 most recent Gus Wilson Preening Scoter to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Nov 2025—Repaint$4,800
Apr 2025—Repaint$22,800
Feb 2025—Repaint$1,920

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