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Ward Brothers Bluebill Hen
The Ward Brothers, Lemuel T. (1896-1983) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, c. 1936
$1,495
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,500–$3,500under estimate
Sold Jul 2012at Copley, July 2012
SpeciesScaup/BluebillConfigHenPoseTurned head
The catalog record
The Ward Brothers, Lemuel T. (1896-1983) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, c. 1936
This example displays a turned head with nostril carving through the bill and subtle nail carving at the tip. Branded "W" or "M" on the underside. Gunning wear with mix of original and working paint. Bill has chip to right side and may be reset.
Provenance: John Collier Collection
Provenance
John Collier Collection
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