$2,700
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $4,000–$6,000under estimate
Sold 11 Nov 2023at Guyette & Deeter November 2023 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesPair of BluebillConfigPairSize15"PaintOriginalQuantity2
The catalog record
Both are signed and dated 1972 on the underside. Heads are turned. Excellent stipple painting on backs of both with fine detail feather painting. 15" long. G&D SOLD $2700 including 20% BP. Lot 151. https://bid.guyetteanddeeter.com/lots/view/5-W2PY0
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ward Brothers Pair of Bluebill to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2026 | Excellent | — | $4,800 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $3,300 |
| 18 Jun 2026 | — | Original | $5,040 |
| 21 May 2026 | — | Repaint | $1,800 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | — | Original | $18,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ward Brothers sales