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Ward Brothers Pintail Drake
The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
$863
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$1,500under estimate
Sold Jul 2010at Copley, July 2010
SpeciesPintailConfigDrakePoseTurned head
The catalog record
The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, c. 1948
This gunning decoy has a balsa body with an upswept cedar tail and slightly turned head.
The paint is a mixture of original and gunning touch up with wear, including a few small scrapes. The keel has been removed.
Provenance: William Butler Collection
Provenance
William Butler 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