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Ward Brothers Canvasback Pair
The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
$7,800
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $10,000–$12,000under estimate
Sold Feb 2024at Copley, February 2024
SpeciesCanvasbackConfigPairSize17.25"PaintOriginalQuantity2
The catalog record
The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1967 17 1/4 in. long
The undersides of this large and hollow pair display the date and Lem and Steve's signatures. The undersides are also marked with the Campbell's "DSC" collection stamp. Original paint with light wear, hen has tight age line along bottom and two patches of sap bleed on breast.
Provenance: Dave and Jean Campbell Collection
Provenance
Dave and Jean Campbell Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ward Brothers Canvasbacks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $2,040 |
| 1 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $720 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | — | Original | $840 |
| 30 Jul 2026 | — | Repaint | $630 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $11,400 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ward Brothers sales