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Ward Brothers Paddle Tail Goldeneye
The Ward Brothers, Lemuel T. (1896-1983) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1948
$900
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $200–$400over estimate
Sold 24 Jul 2016at The Sporting Sale 2016 — Copley
SpeciesGoldeneyePaintOriginalCarved1948Signedyes
The catalog record
The Ward Brothers, Lemuel T. (1896-1983) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1948 signed "L.T. Ward Bro. Crisfield, MD-1948-Lem Ward" on bottom. Original paint with gunning wear, restoration to bill and tail, and loss of balsa to bottom edges.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ward Brothers Goldeneyes to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2026 | Excellent | — | $4,200 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $156,000 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $6,600 |
| 18 Jun 2026 | — | Original | $5,400 |
| 18 Jun 2026 | Good | Repaint | $660 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ward Brothers sales