Ward Brothers Grouse

Lemuel T. Ward (1896-1984) Crisfield, MD, 1968 An extremely rare ruffed grouse in full strut. This is one of five made by Lem, a similar piece is held in the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art in Salisbury, Maryland. This accurately carved upland bird is carved from a single piece of wood. On the legs and underside Lem used a natural fiber incorporated with paint to create a unique feather effect. "Made for my personal friend Dr. Morty Kramer. Lem Ward 1968" written on top of base. In excellent original condition, with minor shallow ding on back; slight age line on left foot.

Provenance: Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection

Literature: Ida Ward Linton and Glenn Lawson, The Story of Lem Ward, Westchester, PA, 1984. p. 111, exact bird illustrated.

Provenance

Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection