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Ira Hudson Mallard Hen
Ira D. Hudson (1873-1949) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1940
$518
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $800–$1,200under estimate
Sold Jul 2010at Copley, July 2010
SpeciesMallardConfigHenSize44"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Ira D. Hudson (1873-1949) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1940 Decoy from the rig of E.T. Calhoun of Delaware and stamped "E.T. Calhoun" on the bottom and "E.T.C. 44" on lead weight. Original scratch feather detail with nice patina, tack eyes, carved bill and notched tail carving. In original paint with gunning wear, worn to the wood in places. Large age crack along the back and through the tail.
Literature: Henry H. Stansbury, "Ira D. Hudson and Family," Lewes, DE, 2002, p. 107.
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