Makers / Ira Hudson / Redhead
Ira Hudson Redhead Drake
Ira Hudson (1873-1949) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1920
$518
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $150–$250over estimate
Sold Jul 2008at Copley, July 2008
SpeciesRedheadConfigDrake
The catalog record
Ira Hudson (1873-1949) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1920 An early decoy by this great Virginia carver. Carved from heart wood with painted eyes.
Lot 497 pictured right Repainted as a bluebill with considerable gunning wear. There is an age split along the back; the neck has a crack and there are age lines.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ira Hudson Redheads to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Oct 2026 | — | Repaint | $570 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | — | Original | $22,800 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | — | Original | $510 |
| 5 Apr 2025 | — | — | $630 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | — | — | $330 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ira Hudson sales