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Black Scoter Decoy by Augustus Aaron "Gus" Wilson (1864-1950)
Estimate:
$100 - $10,000
Sold
$7,000
Live Auction
The Sporting Sale 2023
Description
Black Scoter
Augustus Aaron "Gus" Wilson (1864-1950)
South Portland, ME, c. 1900
15 1/2 in. long
A classic and refined Monhegan-Island-style sea duck with raised wings and a tucked head, positioning the bill just above the breast.
Old paint with some darkening and moderate gunning wear.
Literature: Joel Barber, "Wild Fowl Decoys," New York, NY, 1954, p. 59, diagram of similar scoter illustrated.
Augustus Aaron "Gus" Wilson (1864-1950)
South Portland, ME, c. 1900
15 1/2 in. long
A classic and refined Monhegan-Island-style sea duck with raised wings and a tucked head, positioning the bill just above the breast.
Old paint with some darkening and moderate gunning wear.
Literature: Joel Barber, "Wild Fowl Decoys," New York, NY, 1954, p. 59, diagram of similar scoter illustrated.
Condition
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