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Ward Brothers Black Duck
The Ward Brothers, Lemuel T. (1896-1983) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, c. 1948
$1,265
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$4,000under estimate
Sold 17 Jan 2011at The Winter Sale 2011 — Copley
SpeciesBlack DuckPaintOriginal
The catalog record
The Ward Brothers, Lemuel T. (1896-1983) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, c. 1948 An alert, turned-head, balsa-bodied decoy. Original paint with gunning wear.
Provenance: Private Collection, Texas
Provenance
Private Collection, Texas
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