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Ward Brothers Mallard Pair
The Ward Brothers, Lemuel T. (1896-1983) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, c. 1936
$4,313
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $7,000–$10,000under estimate
Sold 17 Jan 2011at The Winter Sale 2011 — Copley
SpeciesMallardConfigPairPaintOriginalQuantity2
The catalog record
The Ward Brothers, Lemuel T. (1896-1983) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, c. 1936 Cedar-bodied decoys by the Ward brothers with slightly turned heads. Original paint with wood filler replaced on the top of both heads; gunning wear; bills may have been touched up.
Provenance: Private Collection, Texas
Provenance
Private Collection, Texas
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ward Brothers Mallards to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2026 | Good | — | $866 |
| 3 Oct 2026 | Excellent | Original | $7,800 |
| 3 Oct 2026 | — | Repaint | $6,000 |
| 24 Sep 2026 | — | Original | $2,640 |
| 24 Sep 2026 | — | Original | $540 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ward Brothers sales