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David Ward Great Blue Heron

David B. Ward (1947-2020) Essex, CT, c. 2000

$1,920
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2022at Copley, July 2022

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SpeciesHeronSize35.5"PaintOriginal

The catalog record

David B. Ward (1947-2020) Essex, CT, c. 2000 54 1/4 in. tall, 35 1/2 in. long

A rare life-size hollow heron decoy with the maker's "DBW" stamp. Original paint with light wear.

Provenance: Estate of Paul W. Masengarb

Provenance

Estate of Paul W. Masengarb

Comparable sales

The 3 most recent David Ward Herons to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
20 Dec 2024Excellent—$930
Feb 2024—Original$2,640
23 Jul 2020—Original$2,520

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All David Ward sales