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Ira Hudson Bluebill Hen
Ira D. Hudson (1873-1949) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1930
$2,400
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$4,000
Sold 16 Feb 2018at The Winter Sale 2018 — Copley
SpeciesScaup/BluebillConfigHenPoseSwimmingSize14"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Ira D. Hudson (1873-1949) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1930 14 in. long
A classic gunning bird with a full two-piece body, scratch paint, and a particularly fine head in a swimming posture. The underside has the Hawthorne Collection ink stamp. In original paint with gunning wear and an age line in base of neck.
Provenance: Davison B. Hawthorne Collection
Provenance
Davison B. Hawthorne Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ira Hudson Scaup/Bluebills to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2026 | — | — | $360 |
| 3 Oct 2026 | — | Repaint | $1,020 |
| 3 Oct 2026 | Good | Repaint | $510 |
| 1 Oct 2026 | — | Repaint | $210 |
| 10 Sep 2026 | — | Original | $2,400 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ira Hudson sales