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Ira Hudson Canvasback Hen
Ira D. Hudson (1873-1949) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1920
$2,400
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,500
Sold 12 Feb 2015at The Winter Sale 2015 — Copley
SpeciesCanvasbackConfigHenPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Ira D. Hudson (1873-1949) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1920 This classic Hudson decoy exhibits exceptional form, a long body, tack eyes, carved bill detail, original weights, and a branded "P" for the Purnell collection. Original paint with flaking, in-use repair to neck cracks and tight age cracks, along the bottom.
Provenance: William H. Purnell, Jr. Collection
Provenance
William H. Purnell, Jr. Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ira Hudson Canvasbacks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $270 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $3,900 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $1,920 |
| 7 May 2026 | — | Repaint | $720 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | — | Repaint | $1,560 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ira Hudson sales