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Ira Hudson Rare Hunter Collection Canvasback
Ira D. Hudson (1873-1949) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1920
$1,920
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$5,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2026at Copley, July 2026
SpeciesCanvasbackSize16"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Ira D. Hudson (1873-1949) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1920 16 in. long
A rare Virginia canvasback decoy with a high head and fluted banjo tail. Original paint with gunning wear and some darkening to wear in red and black areas. Right side has roughness to side and a small tail-edge chip.
Provenance: Charles Hunter Collection Estate of a Private Collection
Provenance
Charles Hunter Collection Estate of a Private Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ira Hudson Canvasbacks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $270 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $3,900 |
| 7 May 2026 | — | Repaint | $720 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | — | Repaint | $1,560 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | — | Repaint | $1,320 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ira Hudson sales