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Ward Brothers Bluebill Drake
The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
$575
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $600–$900under estimate
Sold Jul 2010at Copley, July 2010
SpeciesScaup/BluebillConfigDrakePaintRepaintSignedyes
The catalog record
The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, c. 1948
Balsa-bodied decoy with an inserted tail and carved head, signed on the bottom "-1948-,Ward Bro's, Crisfield, MD, Lem and Steve." This decoy was returned to the Ward brothers for restoration. The stippled wing paint is original but the bill, tail chips, and an age line around the neck were repaired and repainted by the Wards.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ward Brothers Scaup/Bluebills to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | — | $625 |
| 3 Oct 2026 | Excellent | Original | $5,460 |
| 3 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $4,260 |
| 24 Sep 2026 | — | Original | $2,520 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | Excellent | — | $4,800 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ward Brothers sales