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Ward Brothers Black Duck
The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
$4,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,500–$3,500over estimate
Sold Feb 2025at Copley, February 2025
SpeciesBlack DuckSize17.75"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginalSignedyes
The catalog record
The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, c. 1948 17 3/4 in. long
An exceptional '48 decoy with a very full balsa body and excellent feathering. The underside is signed and dated by the makers and bears the Pappas Collection ink stamp. Excellent original paint with light gunning wear.
Provenance: Peter Pappas Collection Trenton Spolar M.D. Collection
Provenance
Peter Pappas Collection Trenton Spolar M.D. Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ward Brothers Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Oct 2026 | Excellent | Original | $4,080 |
| 1 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $1,320 |
| 30 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $6,120 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | — | — | $5,100 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $24,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ward Brothers sales