$48,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $30,000–$50,000
Sold 23 Apr 2026at Guyette & Deeter April 2026 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesPintailSize17.25"ConditionMint
The catalog record
Important pintail. Flat bottom style with partially inlaid neck seat and scratch feather paint detail. “SGH” stamped twice on underside for the collection of Somers Headly. William Purnesll Jr collection brand on underside. Measures 17.25” long.
Provenance
Somers Headly collection. William Purnell collection. Jim and Diane Cook collection.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ira Hudson Pintail to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Mar 2026 | — | Repaint | $870 |
| 14 Feb 2026 | Excellent | Repaint | $2,160 |
| 14 Feb 2025 | — | — | $780 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | — | Repaint | $420 |
| 9 Nov 2024 | — | Original | $9,600 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ira Hudson sales