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Ward Brothers Preening Yellowlegs

The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)

Ward Brothers – Preening Yellowlegs – 2024
$4,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,500–$4,500
Sold Feb 2024at Copley, February 2024

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SpeciesYellowlegsPosePreenerSize12"PaintOriginal

The catalog record

The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1964 12 in. long, 10 in. tall

This yellowlegs in a rare "sunbathing" position was inspired by the work of John James Audubon (plate 349). The front of the base bears Lem's metal tag. Original paint with light wear from handling.

Provenance: Private Collection, Florida

Literature: Glenn Lawson and Ida Ward Linton, "The Story of Lem Ward," Exton, PA, 1984, pp. 124-125, related carving illustrated.

Provenance

Private Collection, Florida

Comparable sales

The 2 most recent Ward Brothers Yellowlegs to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
26 Apr 2024ExcellentOriginal$10,320
Jul 2023—Original$2,760

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ward Brothers sales