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Ward Brothers Black Duck
The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
$1,560
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $700–$1,000over estimate
Sold Feb 2024at Copley, February 2024
SpeciesBlack DuckSize17"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, c. 1948 17 in. long
The underside of the balsa body displays the date and Lem and Steve's signature. Mostly original paint with moderate gunning wear, including a tail chip. Some touch-up mostly to sides, tail area, and bottom edge.
Provenance: Private Collection, Florida
Provenance
Private Collection, Florida
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ward Brothers Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Oct 2026 | Excellent | Original | $4,080 |
| 1 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $1,320 |
| 30 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $6,120 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | — | — | $5,100 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $24,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ward Brothers sales