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Ira Hudson Broadbill Pair
Ira D. Hudson (1873-1949) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1930
SpeciesScaup/BluebillConfigPairSize13.75"PaintOriginalQuantity2
The catalog record
Ira D. Hudson (1873-1949) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1930 13 3/4 in. long
A fine pair of full-bodied broadbill with pronounced crowns, cheek carving, painted tack eyes, scratched wing paint, and fluted paddle tails. Mostly original paint with working paint to black on drake and brown on hen. Each has age line coming up from underside.
Provenance: William K. du Pont Collection
Provenance
William K. du Pont Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ira Hudson Scaup/Bluebills to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2026 | — | — | $360 |
| 3 Oct 2026 | — | Repaint | $1,020 |
| 3 Oct 2026 | Good | Repaint | $510 |
| 1 Oct 2026 | — | Repaint | $210 |
| 10 Sep 2026 | — | Original | $2,400 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ira Hudson sales