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Ward Brothers Half-size Preening Mallard
The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
$1,320
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $600–$900over estimate
Sold Jul 2018at Copley, July 2018
SpeciesMallardPosePreenerSize8.75"PaintOriginalSignedyesFormHalf-size
The catalog record
The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1964 8 3/4 in. long
A rare preening miniature by the Wards with crossed and raised wing tips. The underside is signed, dated, and labeled. Original paint with minor wear, minor restoration to wing tips.
Provenance: Somers G. Headley Collection Davison B. Hawthorne Collection
Provenance
Somers G. Headley Collection Davison B. Hawthorne Collection
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