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Ward Brothers Early Bluebill
The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
$960
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000under estimate
Sold 25 Jul 2019at The Sporting Sale 2019 — Copley
SpeciesScaup/BluebillSize15.5"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, c. 1919 15 1/2 in. long
This early bluebill bears both Lem and Steve's signatures and the inked inscription "L. T. WARD BRO. CRISFIELD, MD. Around 1919." Original paint with wear.
Provenance: Davison Hawthorne Collection Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection, acquired from the above in 1975
Provenance
Davison Hawthorne Collection Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection, acquired from the above in 1975
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