Makers / Ira Hudson / Black Duck
Ira Hudson Standing Black Duck
Ira D. Hudson (1873-1949) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1930
$3,900
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $8,000–$10,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2017at Copley, July 2017
SpeciesBlack DuckPoseStandardSize17.5"PaintOriginalFormDecorative
The catalog record
Ira D. Hudson (1873-1949) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1930 17 1/2 in. long
A classic black duck displaying the makers dynamic form. Professionally cleaned to original paint, with some craquelure, wear, a left wing tip chip, and mounted on a new base.
Provenance: Henry H. Stansbury Collection Private Collection, Maryland
Literature: Henry H. Stansbury, "Ira D. Hudson and Family," Lewes, DE, 2002, pp. 7, 10, 143-151, front and back dust-jacket covers, related examples illustrated.
Provenance
Henry H. Stansbury Collection Private Collection, Maryland
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