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Ward Brothers Knot-head Canvasback

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

Ward Brothers – Knot-Head Canvasback – 2020
$2,040
Brought, including buyer's premium
Sold 23 Jul 2020at The Sporting Sale 2020 — Copley

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SpeciesShorebird (other)Size17.5"

The catalog record

The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, c. 1929 17 1/2 in. long

A rare and early canvasback model named for its distinctive crown of the head carving. In restored condition with several cracks in the head.

Provenance: Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection

Provenance

Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection

Comparable sales

The 1 most recent Ward Brothers other shorebird to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Feb 2014——$1,680

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