$22,800
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $18,000–$22,000over estimate
Sold 26 Apr 2024at Guyette & Deeter April 2024 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesHigh-head BroadbillPoseSwimmingSize16"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Rare high-head broadbill in slight swimming position. Head is turned, cocked, and slightly forward. Thick stipple paint on body. Signed by the Ward brothers on the underside. This was reportedly Bud Ward's favorite Ward Brothers decoy. Measures 16" long. G&D SOLD $22800 including 20% BP. Lot 307. https://bid.guyetteanddeeter.com/lots/view/5-14MJW2
Provenance
Bobby Richardson collection. Donal C. O'Brien collection. Private southern collection.
Comparable sales
The 1 most recent Ward Brothers High-head Broadbill to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2025 | — | Original | $38,400 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ward Brothers sales