Makers / Ira Hudson / Bufflehead
Ira Hudson Bufflehead Drake
Ira D. Hudson (1873-1949) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1940
$1,680
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$1,500over estimate
Sold 12 Feb 2016at The Winter Sale 2016 — Copley
SpeciesBuffleheadConfigDrakePaintOriginal
The catalog record
Ira D. Hudson (1873-1949) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1940 A rare Hudson bufflehead with a balsa body. The underside has a Purnell Collection "P" brand. Original paint with craquelure, gunning wear, age lines, imperfection on left side, and chips.
Provenance: William H. Purnell, Jr. Collection, acquired on Fenwick Island, Delaware
Provenance
William H. Purnell, Jr. Collection, acquired on Fenwick Island, Delaware
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ira Hudson Buffleheads to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $9,000 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | — | Original | $1,800 |
| 7 Dec 2025 | — | Original | $1,020 |
| 28 Feb 2025 | — | Repaint | $2,400 |
| 14 Dec 2024 | — | Repaint | $2,160 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ira Hudson sales