Ira Hudson (VA, 1876-1949), Canvasback

Ira Hudson (VA, 1876-1949), CanvasbackChincoteague, Virginia, circa 1930s, carved and painted wood, tack eyes. Length 15.75 in. Canvasbacks by Ira Hudson are rare. This example has the raised brow, ta

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

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

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 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

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.

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

EARLY BLUEBILL HEN by Ira Hudson, Chincoteague, VA. Very old working paint and good structural condition. Old repair to bill and crack at base of neck. Football model. Retains pad weight and rigging r

EARLY BLACK DUCK by Ira Hudson, Chincoteague, VA. Appears to be original paint with gunning wear. Very good structural condition with check the length of back. Head with detailed paint and bill carvin