Ira Hudson Brant

Ira D. Hudson (1873-1949) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1930 Dr. McCleery spent half a lifetime collecting decoys and constantly upgrading them. This sterling example reflects his commitment to that end goal. In excellent original paint with minimal wear from handling.

Provenance: James M. McCleery, M.D. Collection Private Collection

Literature: Robert Shaw, "Call to the Sky; The Decoy Collection of James M. McCleery, M.D.." Houston, TX, 1992, p. 81, exact decoy illustrated. Henry A. Fleckenstein, Jr., "Southern Decoys of Virginia and the Carolinas," Exton, PA, 1983, p. 33, plate I, similar decoy illustrated. Henry H. Stansbury, "Ira D. Hudson and Family," Lewes, DE, 2002, p. 76, similar decoy illustrated. Sotheby's and Guyette & Schmidt, "American Waterfowl Decoys: The Distinguished Collection of Dr. James M. McCleery," New York, NY, 2000, lot 180, exact decoy illustrated.

Provenance

James M. McCleery, M.D. Collection Private Collection