Ira Hudson Flying Pintail Drake

Ira D. Hudson (1873-1949) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1930 Ira Hudson's flying waterfowl carvings represent some of the finest examples of American folk art. Their strong appeal has vaulted Hudson's work to the forefront of americana from Virginia. This example with its full cheek carving, impeccable provenance and stylish paint, place it amongst an elite group of Hudson fliers. In original paint with some professional restoration to lower tertial area of the lower wing. Upper wing tip, tail and lower wing have been professionally reset. very minor touch up to top edge of lower wing.

Provenance: Originally purchased from Hudson in 1940 for $7.00 Private Collection, by descent in the family Private Collection, Maryland

Literature: Henry A. Fleckenstein, Jr., "Southern Decoys of Virginia and the Carolinas," Exton, PA, 1983, p. 75, plate 91. Quintina Colio, "American Decoys," Ephrata, PA, 1972, p. 95, similar example illustrated. Richard A. Bourne Co. Inc., "Collection of the late William J. Mackey, Jr.," Hyannis, MA, July 18, 1973, lot 574, similar example illustrated. Richard A. Bourne Co. Inc., "Collection of the late William J. Mackey, Jr.," Hyannis, MA, August 21, 1973, lot 251, similar example illustrated.

Provenance

Originally purchased from Hudson in 1940 for $7.00 Private Collection, by descent in the family Private Collection, Maryland