$144,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $30,000–$50,000over estimate
Sold 25 Apr 2024at Guyette & Deeter April 2024 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesShovelerConfigHenPoseTurned headSize14.75"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
One of a kind, shoveler hen circa 1930's. Slightly turned head with very wide bill carving true to the species. "LT Ward & Bro" ink stamp on underside. Also identified by the Ward Brothers on the underside. Measures 14.75" long. G&D SOLD $144000 including 20% BP. Lot 21. https://bid.guyetteanddeeter.com/lots/view/5-14MG4V
Provenance
Found by John Delph. Alan and Elaine Haid collection.
Comparable sales
No other Ward Brothers Shoveler in the data yet.
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ward Brothers sales