Day 3: Fine Art & Decorative Works
Sat, Jul 18, 2015 09:00AM EDT - Sun, Jul 19, 2015 09:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 959
Ira Hudson and R. D. Wilson Decoys
Estimate: $600 - $900
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
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, some touchup to white at a later date, bill repainted, split to head, chip loss to tail; finely carved Redhead decoy, R. D. Wilson, Mineola, Texas, two-piece body, branded "SGH" for collector Sommers F. Headley, old original paint, the base with lead weight and original leather strap and hook, some surface losses, 13-1/4 in. Wilson was featured in "Southern Living" magazine, November 2005 . Notes: Wilson was featured in "Southern Living" magazine, November 2005. Provenance: Private Collection, Henderson, North Carolina
Brunk Auctions
117 Tunnel Road
Asheville, NC 28805
