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Ward Brothers Wigeon Drake
The Ward Brothers, Lemuel T. (1896-1983) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1948
$3,738
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $5,000–$7,000under estimate
Sold 17 Jan 2011at The Winter Sale 2011 — Copley
SpeciesWigeonConfigDrakePaintOriginalCarved1948Signedyes
The catalog record
The Ward Brothers, Lemuel T. (1896-1983) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1948
A turned-head, balsa-bodied decoy with its original weighted keel. Signed on the underside "L.T. Ward- Bro, Crisfield, Md. Lem Ward, Steve Ward." The Ward brothers made very few widgeon gunning decoys. This working bird is a classic '48 that was retired and never touched. Original paint with gunning wear.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ward Brothers Wigeon to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2026 | — | Repaint | $6,000 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | Excellent | — | $1,080 |
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $10,800 |
| 18 Jun 2026 | Excellent | Original | $1,920 |
| 18 Jun 2026 | — | Repaint | $1,560 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ward Brothers sales