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Ira Hudson Black Duck
Ira D. Hudson (1873-1949) Chincoteague Island, VA, c. 1930
$1,265
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $800–$1,200over estimate
Sold Jul 2010at Copley, July 2010
SpeciesBlack DuckPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Ira D. Hudson (1873-1949) Chincoteague Island, VA, c. 1930 A full-bodied, round bottom model with tack eyes and scratch paint feather detail. Original paint is worn to wood in places and has nice even craquelure. End of bill is rough, age lines at neck seam and weight has been removed.
Provenance: Private Collection, Princeton, New Jersey
Literature: Henry A. Fleckenstein, Jr., "Southern Decoys of Virginia and the Carolinas," Exton, PA, 1983, p. 71, plate 80.
Provenance
Private Collection, Princeton, New Jersey
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ira Hudson Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | — | $313 |
| 3 Oct 2026 | Excellent | Repaint | $204 |
| 1 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $960 |
| 17 Sep 2026 | — | — | $1,320 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | — | Original | $270 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ira Hudson sales