Ira Hudson Brant

Ira D. Hudson (1873-1949) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1930 16 in. long

Henry Stansbury, in his book on Hudson, writes, "The best rig of Ira Hudson brant decoys belonged to the Bob-O-Dell Gun Club on the Eastern Shore of Virginia." The club was founded by members of General Motors on an island that is now part of the Assateague National Seashore, adjacent to Hudson's home on Chincoteague Island. This large hollow brant appears to be virtually identical to the birds from the club's rig. Original paint with gunning wear, including appealing craquelure and tight age lines in neck and back.

Provenance: Joe Engers Collection Private Collection

Literature: Henry H. Stansbury, "Ira D. Hudson and Family," Lewes, DE, 2002, pp. 74-75, closely related brant illustrated and discussed. Henry A. Fleckenstein Jr., "Southern Decoys of Virginia and the Carolinas," Exton, PA, 1983, p. 36, closely related example illustrated.

Provenance

Joe Engers Collection Private Collection