Makers / Ward Brothers / Blue-winged Teal
Ward Brothers Preening Blue-winged Teal Drake
The Ward Brothers, Lemuel T. (1896-1983) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1969
$6,900
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $6,000–$9,000
Sold 24 Jul 2016at The Sporting Sale 2016 — Copley
SpeciesBlue-winged TealConfigDrakePosePreenerPaintOriginalCarved1969
The catalog record
The Ward Brothers, Lemuel T. (1896-1983) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1969
Inscribed on the bottom "Lem Ward, Counterfeiter in Wood, Since 1918, -1969-." Original paint with minor wear.
Provenance: Reid Newcomb Collection Private Collection
Literature: Glenn Lawson, "The Story of Lem Ward," West Chester, PA, 1984, p. 71, similar duck carving illustrated.
Provenance
Reid Newcomb Collection Private Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ward Brothers Blue-winged Teal to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2026 | Mint | Original | $51,000 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | — | Original | $4,800 |
| Feb 2026 | Excellent | Original | $18,000 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | Excellent | — | $1,500 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | Excellent | — | $990 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ward Brothers sales