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Ward Brothers Pintail Drake
The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
$1,320
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $800–$1,200over estimate
Sold 15 Feb 2020at The Winter Sale 2020 — Copley
SpeciesPintailConfigDrakeSize19"
The catalog record
The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1931 19 in. long
A turned-head pintail with the underside bearing Lem's signature, the inscription "L. T. Ward - Bro / Crisfield, Md. 1931," and the Kramer brand. As found, including tail restoration.
Provenance: Davidson Hawthorne Collection Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection, acquired from the above
Provenance
Davidson Hawthorne Collection Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection, acquired from the above
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ward Brothers Pintails to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2026 | — | Repaint | $150 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | — | Original | $1,110 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $3,467 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | Mint | — | $10,800 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $3,900 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ward Brothers sales