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Ward Brothers Bluebill Pair
The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
SpeciesScaup/BluebillConfigPairSize14"PaintOriginalQuantity2
The catalog record
The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1966 14 in. long
A life-size pair of bluebill carvings with slightly turned heads. The bottoms of both carvings bear the inked inscription "Shooting Stool Made by 'Steve' Painted by 'Lem' Ward Bro. - 1966 - Dr. Kramer" and an incised "MK" brand for the Kramer Collection. Original paint with minimal wear.
Provenance: Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection
Provenance
Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ward Brothers Scaup/Bluebills to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | — | $625 |
| 3 Oct 2026 | Excellent | Original | $5,460 |
| 3 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $4,260 |
| 24 Sep 2026 | — | Original | $2,520 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | Excellent | — | $4,800 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ward Brothers sales