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Ward Brothers Sleeping Bluebill
The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
$2,040
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,500–$3,500under estimate
Sold Feb 2024at Copley, February 2024
SpeciesScaup/BluebillPoseSleeperSize13"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1972 13 in. long
The underside displays the date and Lem and Steve's signatures. Original paint with light wear and minor craquelure to breast and wing tips.
Provenance: Private Collection, Florida
Provenance
Private Collection, Florida
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ward Brothers Scaup/Bluebills to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | — | $625 |
| 3 Oct 2026 | Excellent | Original | $5,460 |
| 3 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $4,260 |
| 24 Sep 2026 | — | Original | $2,520 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | Excellent | — | $4,800 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ward Brothers sales