Ward Brothers Pintail Drake
The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
The catalog record
The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, c. 1967
Signed in ink on the bottom "L.T. Ward-Bros., Crisfield, Lem Ward, Steve Ward,-1967-". In original paint; the breast has an old dry sap bleed under the paint; small dent and a short age line.
Provenance: William Butler Collection
Literature: Byron Cheever, "L.T. Ward and Bro., Wildfowl Counterfeiters," Spanish Fork, UT, 1981, p. 30, plate 24. Ronald J. Gard and Brian J. McGrath, "The Ward Brothers' Decoys: A Collector's Guide," Wolf City, TX, 1989, p. 67, plate 38.
Provenance
William Butler Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ward Brothers Pintails to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2026 | — | Repaint | $150 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | — | Original | $1,110 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $3,467 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | Mint | — | $10,800 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $3,900 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ward Brothers sales