$6,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000over estimate
Sold 25 Jul 2026at Guyette & Deeter July 2026 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesWigeonPoseTurned headSize14"PaintRepaint
The catalog record
Widgeon. Circa 1937 with turned head and fancy paint detail. Decoy was repainted by the Ward Brothers in 1967 and signed and dated at that time. Measures 14" long. G&D SOLD $6000 including 20% BP. Lot 318. https://bid.guyetteanddeeter.com/lots/view/5-2IKLJ1
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ward Brothers Wigeon to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 2026 | Excellent | Original | $1,920 |
| 18 Jun 2026 | — | Repaint | $1,560 |
| 15 Nov 2025 | — | Original | $144,000 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | — | Original | $1,320 |
| 12 Apr 2024 | — | — | $3,840 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ward Brothers sales