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Ward Brothers Paddle-tail Goldeneye Hen
The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
$1,680
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$4,000under estimate
Sold 25 Jul 2019at The Sporting Sale 2019 — Copley
SpeciesGoldeneyeConfigHenSize13.5"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginal
The catalog record
The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1948 13 1/2 in. long
This goldeneye hen displays excellent bill and head carving with a crisp extended paddle tail, and Lem's best feather paint.
The underside of the balsa body displays the "MK" brand designating the Kramer Collection. Excellent original paint with minor even gunning wear.
Provenance: Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection, acquired in 1990
Provenance
Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection, acquired in 1990
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ward Brothers Goldeneyes to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2026 | Excellent | — | $4,200 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $156,000 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $6,600 |
| 18 Jun 2026 | — | Original | $5,400 |
| 18 Jun 2026 | Good | Repaint | $660 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ward Brothers sales