Rocking-head Black Duck Decoy, Augustus Aaron Wilson (1864-1950) - Jul 14, 2022 | Copley Fine Art Auctions In Ma
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Rocking-Head Black Duck Decoy, Augustus Aaron Wilson (1864-1950)

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Rocking-Head Black Duck Decoy, Augustus Aaron Wilson (1864-1950)
Rocking-Head Black Duck Decoy, Augustus Aaron Wilson (1864-1950)
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Description
Rocking-Head Black Duck
Augustus Aaron Wilson (1864-1950)
South Portland, ME, c. 1900
19 1/2 in. long

A coastal Maine decoy with carved eyes, incised bill detail, raised wings, and an ingenious rocking head.
Original paint with gunning wear, including chip to right edge of tail, wear to bill tip, and tight cracks in neck. Original imperfection to wood on left side.

Literature: William J. Mackey Jr., "American Bird Decoys," New York, NY, 1965, pl. 71, similar rocking-head bird illustrated.
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Rocking-Head Black Duck Decoy, Augustus Aaron Wilson (1864-1950)

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