Ira Hudson (1873-1949), Chincoteague, Virginia.

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 (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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Yellowlegs, Ira Hudson, Chincoteague, Virginia, circa 1900. Balsa body with relief wingtip carving and scratch feather paint detail. "JB French" ink stamp on underside. Provenance: Ex Joe French colle

Extensive restoration to head/neck (difficult to determine the extent of restoration, possibly the whole head and neck). Mix of old and new paint, splits. Hollow bodied construction. Appx. 24" long.

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

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

Pair of pintails, Norman Hudson, Chincoteague, Virginia. Raised neck seat and tack eyes. Measure 15" and 18" long. Literature: "Ira Hudson and Family," Henry Stansbury, page 125 exact decoys.

Plump bufflehead hen, Delbert Hudson, Chincoteague, Virginia, circa 1950s. A football style body with extended paddle tail. Square pad weight on underside, along with museum inventory numbers "62.89.4

EARLY BRANT by Ira Hudson, Chincoteague, VA. Appears to be good original paint with some in-use wear and scuffing. Retains rusted tack eyes. Dry surface in areas. Ice groove and painted feather work t

EARLY BLACK DUCK by Ira Hudson, Chincoteague, VA, circa 1920. Excellent original paint showing some in-use gunning wear. Structurally excellent. Weights removed. Early full-size football style with st

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

EARLY BRANT attributed to Ira Hudson, Chincoteague, VA. Restored paint and condition. Hollow cedar construction. Weight removed

EARLY BRANT by Ira Hudson, Chincoteague, VA. Very rare high-head model. Very good old paint that may be original. Good structural with in-use wear. Professional repair by Russ Allen to small area on r

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

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.