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Ward Brothers Mallard Drake
The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
$1,380
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$4,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2009at Copley, July 2009
SpeciesMallardConfigDrakePoseTurned headPaintOriginal
The catalog record
The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, c. 1942
A full-bodied balsa decoy with an inserted tail and a turned head. In original paint with professional restoration along the right side, back and head, where a propeller may have hit the bird.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ward Brothers Mallards to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2026 | Good | — | $866 |
| 3 Oct 2026 | Excellent | Original | $7,800 |
| 3 Oct 2026 | — | Repaint | $6,000 |
| 24 Sep 2026 | — | Original | $2,640 |
| 24 Sep 2026 | — | Original | $540 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ward Brothers sales