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Ward Brothers Early Turned-head Canada Goose
The Ward Brothers, Lemuel T. (1896-1983) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, c. 1930
$1,800
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $4,000–$5,000under estimate
Sold 17 Feb 2017at The Winter Sale 2017 — Copley
SpeciesCanada GoosePoseTurned headPaintRepaint
The catalog record
The Ward Brothers, Lemuel T. (1896-1983) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, c. 1930
This early carving has a turned head with full cheeks, a ridged back, and a high thin tail. Contemporary repaint with small repair to bill tip.
Provenance: Private Collection, Maryland
Literature: Ronald J. Gard and Brian J. McGrath, "The Ward Brothers' Decoys: A Collector's Guide," Plano, TX, 1989, pp. 110-111, plates 94, 95, and 96, similar decoys illustrated.
Provenance
Private Collection, Maryland
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ward Brothers Canada Geese to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2026 | Good | Original | $39,000 |
| 18 Jun 2026 | Excellent | — | $2,760 |
| 18 Jun 2026 | Excellent | — | $1,440 |
| 18 Jun 2026 | — | Original | $990 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | — | Original | $3,120 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ward Brothers sales