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Ira Hudson Bufflehead
Ira D. Hudson (1873-1949) Chincoteague, VA, c . 1920
$2,040
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $600–$900over estimate
Sold Feb 2014at Copley, February 2014
SpeciesBuffleheadConfigDrakePaintOriginal
The catalog record
Ira D. Hudson (1873-1949) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1920 A tack-eyed bufflehead with an old "jelly jar" label on the bottom which describes the bird as a "Little Whistler Drake." In original paint with touch-up along age line, gunning wear, and age cracks.
Provenance: Milton C. Weiler Collection Descended in the Weiler family
Provenance
Milton C. Weiler Collection Descended in the Weiler family
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ira Hudson Buffleheads to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $9,000 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | — | Original | $1,800 |
| 7 Dec 2025 | — | Original | $1,020 |
| 28 Feb 2025 | — | Repaint | $2,400 |
| 14 Dec 2024 | — | Repaint | $2,160 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ira Hudson sales