Ira Hudson Canada Goose

Ira D. Hudson (1873-1949) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1930 Originally collected by William J. Mackey, Jr., and sold in the second session of his auction, lot 318. The goose displays one tack eye, a gently curved neck, and raised "V" wing carving. Mackey's collection ink stamp is on the underside.

In vintage in-use repaint with gunning wear, a broken bill, and age cracks.

Literature: Richard A. Bourne, "Very Rare and Important Bird Decoys from the Collection of the late William J. Mackey, Jr. of Belford, New Jersey," Hyannis, MA 1976, lot 318, exact decoy illustrated.