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Ward Brothers Preening Snow Goose

The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)

$11,400
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $6,000–$9,000over estimate
Sold Feb 2021at Copley, February 2021

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SpeciesSnow/Blue GoosePosePreenerSize17"PaintOriginalSignedyes

The catalog record

The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1971 17 in. long

A decorative snow goose featuring a shoulder-preening pose with raised and crossed carved wings. The hollow body is signed "Lem Ward," inscribed "Made for the William K. du Pont Collection," dated, and bears the species' common and Latin names on the underside. Original paint with minimal wear.

Provenance: William K. du Pont Collection, acquired directly from the maker

Provenance

William K. du Pont Collection, acquired directly from the maker

Comparable sales

The 4 most recent Ward Brothers Snow/Blue Geese to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
25 Jul 2026—Original$5,700
25 Jul 2026—Original$1,800
25 Jul 2026——$1,200
24 Apr 2026—Original$8,400

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ward Brothers sales