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Ira Hudson Broadbill Pair
Ira D. Hudson (1873-1949) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1930
$4,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$4,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2022at Copley, July 2022
SpeciesScaup/BluebillConfigPairSize13.75"PaintOriginalQuantity2
The catalog record
Ira D. Hudson (1873-1949) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1930 13 3/4 in. long
A fine pair of full-bodied broadbill with pronounced crowns, cheek carving, painted tack eyes, scratched wing paint, and fluted paddle tails. Mostly original paint with working paint to black on drake and brown on hen. Each has age line coming up from underside.
Provenance: William K. du Pont Collection Private Collection
Provenance
William K. du Pont Collection Private 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