Makers / Ira Hudson / Merganser
Ira Hudson Merganser Drake
Ira D. Hudson (1873-1949) Chincoteague, VA, 1920
$2,520
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,500over estimate
Sold 23 Jul 2020at The Sporting Sale 2020 — Copley
SpeciesMerganserConfigDrakeSize15.5"PaintOriginalCarved1920
The catalog record
Ira D. Hudson (1873-1949) Chincoteague, VA, 1920 15 1/2 in. long
An early gunning decoy by one of Virginia's top makers. Mostly original paint with working touch-up, gunning repair to left side, and chips and rubs to bill, crest, and tail.
Provenance: Private Collection, New Hampshire
Provenance
Private Collection, New Hampshire
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ira Hudson Mergansers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $16,800 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $930 |
| 26 Jun 2026 | — | Repaint | $780 |
| 18 Jun 2026 | — | Original | $720 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | — | Original | $102,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ira Hudson sales