Makers / Ira Hudson / Bufflehead
Ira Hudson Bufflehead Drake
Ira Hudson (1873-1949) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1910
$1,725
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$5,000under estimate
Sold 17 Jan 2011at The Winter Sale 2011 — Copley
SpeciesBuffleheadConfigDrake
The catalog record
Ira Hudson (1873-1949) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1910 An early, delicately carved decoy by this Island maker. His first decoys were carved from ship spars and this decoy's round body is reflective of that use. A mixture of original paint and repaint with gunning wear.
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