Ira Hudson Canada Goose

Ira D. Hudson (1873-1949) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1920 A traditional Mid-Atlantic goose decoy by the foremost decoy carver from Chincoteague Island. This classic has tack eyes, spoke-shaved texture, and blended painted feathering. The original rigging and a Mackey collection ink stamp are on the bottom. In good original paint with minor gunning wear. Paint crazed on end grain with small areas of flaking. Age split along bottom and tight age lines on one side of body. Crack in neck with gunning repair and slight neck seam separation.

Provenance: William J. Mackey, Jr. Collection. Private Collection

Literature: Richard A. Bourne Co. Inc., "Collection of the late William J. Mackey, Jr.," Hyannis, MA, August 20, 1974, lot 242, similar example.

Provenance

William J. Mackey, Jr. Collection. Private Collection