Exceptionally Rare Pair of Half Size Black Duck Decoys

Exceptionally Rare Pair of Half Size Black Duck Decoys
Gus Wilson (1864-1950), So. Portland, ME, Ca. 1925

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Replicas of Wilson's full-size decoys, incluiding a preener, exhibiting Wilson's classic features (inletted necks, carved eyes and carved raised shoulders). Preener has additional wing and tail carving. Worn original paint below waterline.

Hairline shrinkage crack in base of preener.

One of a kind "decoys" reportedly made for children's use on his fish pond.

Pictured in Engers' "The Great Book of Waterfowl Decoys," as the chapter lead-in illustration for his discussion of Gus Wilson.

10 1/2" long.

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Exceptionally Rare Pair of Half Size Black Duck Decoys Gus Wilson (1864-1950), So. Portland, ME, Ca. 1925

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Exceptionally Rare Pair of Half Size Black Duck Decoys
Gus Wilson (1864-1950), So. Portland, ME, Ca. 1925