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Ira Hudson One-half-size Flying Mallard
Ira Hudson (1873-1949) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1940
$960
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$2,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2018at Copley, July 2018
SpeciesMallardPoseFlyingSize10"PaintOriginalFormHalf-size
The catalog record
Ira Hudson (1873-1949) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1940 10 in. long
A full-bodied flyer with deep eye grooves and a fluted tail. This carving hung in a prominent place on Hawthorne's living room wall. Original paint with touch-up around reset wings.
Provenance: Davison B. Hawthorne Collection
Provenance
Davison B. Hawthorne Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ira Hudson Mallards to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $1,200 |
| 18 Jun 2026 | — | Repaint | $750 |
| 28 May 2026 | — | Repaint | $630 |
| 10 Oct 2025 | — | — | $1,440 |
| 25 Jul 2025 | — | Original | $45,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ira Hudson sales