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Ward Brothers Black Duck
The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
$1,920
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$1,500over estimate
Sold 15 Feb 2020at The Winter Sale 2020 — Copley
SpeciesBlack DuckSize17.5"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1948 17 1/2 in. long
A fine balsa-bodied black duck with an upswept tail. The underside bears the inked inscription "Ward - Bros. Crisfield, Md. 1948." In original paint with professional restoration to the lower half of bill.
Provenance: Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection
Provenance
Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection
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