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Ward Brothers Rare Green-winged Teal Drake
The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
$11,100
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $4,500–$6,500over estimate
Sold 15 Feb 2020at The Winter Sale 2020 — Copley
SpeciesGreen-winged TealConfigDrakePoseTurned headSize12"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, c. 1930 12 in. long
A very early peach-basket-wing teal displaying a slightly turned head that relates to their Bishops Head model decoys. Original paint with minimal wear and warm patina. Right foot is reset.
Provenance: Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection
Provenance
Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ward Brothers Green-winged Teal to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2026 | Excellent | Original | $6,600 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | — | Original | $1,500 |
| 15 Nov 2025 | — | Original | $7,800 |
| 15 Nov 2025 | — | Original | $2,100 |
| 25 Jul 2025 | — | Original | $30,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ward Brothers sales