Makers / Ira Hudson / Mallard
Ira Hudson One-third Size Flying Mallard Drake
Ira Hudson (1873-1949) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1930
$3,700
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $6,000–$9,000under estimate
Sold 26 Jul 2007at The Sporting Sale 2007 — Copley
SpeciesMallardConfigDrakePoseFlyingPaintOriginalFormMiniature
The catalog record
Ira Hudson (1873-1949) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1930 A delicate flying form with fine scratch feather paint, tail turn is consistent with the actual movement of a flying mallard, incised nostril and mandible carving, engraved "Ira Hudson 1932 Owner Linda Hudson," on the underside.
In original paint with a light coat of varnish, both wings have been professionally re-set and touched-up at the wing-body seams.
Provenance: Private Collection, Texas
Provenance
Private Collection, Texas
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ira Hudson Mallards to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $1,200 |
| 18 Jun 2026 | — | Repaint | $750 |
| 28 May 2026 | — | Repaint | $630 |
| 10 Oct 2025 | — | — | $1,440 |
| 25 Jul 2025 | — | Original | $45,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ira Hudson sales