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Ward Brothers Green-winged Teal Drake
The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
$28,800
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $18,000–$24,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2017at Copley, July 2017
SpeciesGreen-winged TealConfigDrakeSize12.25"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginal
The catalog record
The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, c. 1936 12 1/4 in. long
Discussing this rare gunning bird, O'Brien describes it as, "the best likeness of a teal I have ever seen." Excellent original paint with minimal gunning wear, touch-up to reset bill.
Provenance: Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Collection
Provenance
Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ward Brothers Green-winged Teal to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2026 | Excellent | Original | $6,600 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | — | Original | $1,500 |
| 15 Nov 2025 | — | Original | $7,800 |
| 15 Nov 2025 | — | Original | $2,100 |
| 25 Jul 2025 | — | Original | $30,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ward Brothers sales