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Ira Hudson High-head Brant
Ira D. Hudson (1873-1949) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1930
$1,320
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $600–$900over estimate
Sold Jul 2025at Copley, July 2025
SpeciesBrantSize16.25"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Ira D. Hudson (1873-1949) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1930 16 1/4 in. long
The sleek body has a raised neck seat and strong swirl paint along the sides. This rare high-head brant's crown stands nine inches tall from the table up. Original paint with even gunning wear, neck has some flaking, a restored chip at bottom right edge of reset base, and tight cracks.
Provenance: Jeff and Joyce Hay Collection
Provenance
Jeff and Joyce Hay Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ira Hudson Brant to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $1,380 |
| 17 Sep 2026 | — | Repaint | $510 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | Good | Repaint | $306 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $10,800 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | — | Repaint | $1,320 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ira Hudson sales