Flying Pintail Drake, Ira D. Hudson (1873-1949)

Ira Hudson DowitcherIra Hudson (1873-1949), Chincoteague, Virginia. Ira Hudson was good carpenter and excellent boat builder but by 1920 he had established himself as the finest decoy maker in the are

Ira Hudson (1873-1949). Chincoteague, VA., circa 1925. Sculptural hissing goose decoy. H 9" L 25 -1/2" W 7-1/2". Condition: As found original condition with imperfections as noted in images. Copy and

American, early 20th century, Ira Hudson (1873-1949) Bluebill carved wood decoy, c. 1920s, Chincoteague, 13 in., tack eyes rusted out, minor loss to top of head at nail, lacking most original paint, s

1/2 size flying mallard drake, Ira Hudson, Chincoteague, Virginia. Inset wings with carved fan tail. 10.5" long.

Ira D. Hudson (1873-1949) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1940 10 1/2 in. long These Hudson butterballs are an exceedingly rare find. Acquiring the maker's buffleheads in untouched, original paint is nearly impo

Canada Goose Ira D. Hudson (1873-1949) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1930 21 in. long A classic Hudson goose with a sharp tail cut, shoulder carving behind the neck, and strong swirl paint. A multi-talented cr

Ira Hudson (VA, 1873-1949), Goose Chincoteague, Virginia, the head is rounded and sits on a raised neck shelf; remnants of the original fret painting on the sides remain. Length 23 in. Virginia's most

Hissing Goose Ira D. Hudson (1873-1949) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1920 24 1/2 in. long A classic Virginia goose with a two-piece body. Heavy wear and repaint with a neck crack and partial bill repair.

FINE AND RARE PINTAIL DRAKE by Ira Hudson, Chincoteague, VA. Good original paint with possible strengthening to white areas. Some in-use nicks and wear. Very good structural condition. Retains strong

Canvasback Decoy Ira D. Hudson (1873-1949) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1930 17 in. long Bears a conjoined "HF" incised marking and a mounted block as a weight on the underside. As found. Provenance: Estate o

OUTSTANDING BLACK DUCK by Ira Hudson, Chincoteague, VA, (1873-1949). Excellent original paint and condition. Swirl painted feather work to back. Retains strong speculum paint to sides. Wide tail with

OUTSTANDING BLACK DUCK by Ira Hudson, Chincoteague, VA, (1873-1949). Excellent original paint and condition. Swirl painted feather work to back. Retains strong speculum paint to sides. Wide tail with

Ira D. Hudson (Chincoteague, Virginia, 1873-1949). Carved and Painted Dabbling Duck Decoy, rounded bottom. H: 7.75 in., W: 15.5 in., D: 5.75 in.

Pintail Drake Norman Hudson (1898-1980) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1925 18 in. long This large-bodied pintail was selected for Henry Stansbury's book on the Hudson family. While all of Ira Hudson's (1863-19

flying pintail drake by unknown carver, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, excellent condition, tight age crack on bottom, 22"L & 1 loon by unknown maker, glass eyes, 23"L, John Treutelaar Collec

OVERSIZED CANVASBACK DRAKE by Ira Hudson, Chincoteague, VA. Some original paint remaining. Areas of repaint to head and black areas, with scratch feather paint visible. Carved fluted tail

CANVASBACK DRAKE by Ira Hudson, Chincoteague, VA. Very good restored paint and condition by Bob Coleman. Rigging removed. “183 Ira Hudson” written on bottom

Milt Weiler (1910-1974), watercolor on paper. 7.5" x 10.25". "Bufflehead drake 1910, Ira Hudson, Chincoteague, Virginia". Signed under decoy. Professionally matted and framed. Provenance: Dr. Lloyd Gr

Bluebill Drake by Ira Hudson Chincoteague, VA. In good structural gunning condition. Paint is old working paint. A fine example of his early "football" form.

BLUEBILL DRAKE by Ira Hudson, Chincoteague, VA. Old paint that appears to be original with some possible touch up. Good structural condition. Classic paint pattern on back. Retains strip weight. 500-7

EARLY CANVASBACK DRAKE by Ira Hudson, Chincoteague, VA. Very old working paint and good structural condition. Tight checks to back and underside. Retains glass eyes. Weight removed. Retains leather ri

EARLY BLUEBILL DRAKE by Ira Hudson, Chincoteague, VA. Restored paint and condition. Professional repair to tail tip and bill. Retains rusted tack eyes. Weights and rigging removed. 300-400

BLUEBILL DRAKE by Ira Hudson, Chincoteague, VA. Restored paint and condition. Retains pad weight and metal tag, with notation 161. 300-400

Bottom marked Northern Pintail, Frank J. Scherber, 8/08. Bird measures 18" bill to tail.