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Ward Brothers Miniature Pintail Pair
The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
$1,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $600–$900over estimate
Sold Jul 2024at Copley, July 2024
SpeciesPintailConfigPairSize10.5"PaintOriginalQuantity2SignedyesFormMiniature
The catalog record
The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1963 10 1/2 in. long
A meticulously carved and painted pair with turned heads and exceptional brushwork. They are both signed and dated on the undersides. Original paint with light wear and very minor craquelure to heads and hen's sides.
Provenance: Paul Proudfoot Collection
Provenance
Paul Proudfoot Collection
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