Oversize Scoter Decoy, Augustus "Gus" Aaron Wilson
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Oversize Scoter
Augustus "Gus" Aaron Wilson (1864-1950)
South Portland, ME, c. 1900
24 in. long
A grand Monhegan Island model monolith with raised wings. This rare seaduck decoy was carved on the scale of a Canada goose. In addition to an inletted head, inlaid patches were applied by the maker to stabilize the large body.
In old working paint with heavy gunning wear, including age lines, imperfections to wood, and old chip to left side and tail.
Augustus "Gus" Aaron Wilson (1864-1950)
South Portland, ME, c. 1900
24 in. long
A grand Monhegan Island model monolith with raised wings. This rare seaduck decoy was carved on the scale of a Canada goose. In addition to an inletted head, inlaid patches were applied by the maker to stabilize the large body.
In old working paint with heavy gunning wear, including age lines, imperfections to wood, and old chip to left side and tail.
Condition
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Oversize Scoter Decoy, Augustus "Gus" Aaron Wilson
Estimate $2,500 - $4,500
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