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Ira Hudson Black Duck
Ira D. Hudson (1873-1949) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1920
$1,610
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000under estimate
Sold 21 Jan 2013at The Winter Sale 2013 — Copley
SpeciesBlack DuckPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Ira D. Hudson (1873-1949) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1920 A classic football-shaped, tack-eyed decoy with carved bill detail and fluted tail carving. Original rigging and a "P" brand on the underside. Original paint with even gunning wear and a few tight age cracks, one along the bottom.
Provenance: William H. Purnell, Jr. Collection Private Collection
Literature: Henry H. Stansbury, "Ira D. Hudson and Family," Lewes, DE, 2002, p. 61, similar decoys illustrated.
Provenance
William H. Purnell, Jr. Collection Private Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ira Hudson Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | — | $313 |
| 3 Oct 2026 | Excellent | Repaint | $204 |
| 1 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $960 |
| 17 Sep 2026 | — | — | $1,320 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | — | Original | $270 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ira Hudson sales