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Ira Hudson Dowitcher

Ira D. Hudson (1873-1949) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1910

Ira Hudson – Dowitcher – 2018
$15,600
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $8,000–$12,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2018at Copley, July 2018

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SpeciesDowitcherConfigRigSize9.75"PaintOriginal

The catalog record

Ira D. Hudson (1873-1949) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1910 9 3/4 in. long

This sandpiper represents one of Hudson's earliest and most stylish models. It features the maker's deeply carved and curved wing tips. The reaching head has fat cheeks and sharp eye brows. This rig was originally sourced by William J. Mackey, Jr. Original paint with gunning wear, a replaced bill, and a small old tail chip repair.

Provenance: Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Collection

Literature: Milton C. Weiler and William J. Mackey, Jr., "Classic Shorebird Decoys: A Portfolio of Paintings," New York, NY, 1971, pl. 10, related example illustrated.

Provenance

Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Collection

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Ira Hudson Dowitchers to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
8 Aug 2023—Original$30,000
Feb 2021—Original$4,200
25 Jul 2019—Original$780
16 Feb 2019—Original$7,500
Jul 2018——$5,100

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ira Hudson sales