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Ward Brothers Black Duck
The Ward Brothers, Lemuel T. (1896-1983) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1948
$1,680
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,500–$3,500under estimate
Sold 24 Jul 2016at The Sporting Sale 2016 — Copley
SpeciesBlack DuckPaintOriginalCarved1948
The catalog record
The Ward Brothers, Lemuel T. (1896-1983) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1948
An oversize model with a high humped back. Inscribed "L.T. Ward-Bro, Crisfield, MD. -1948- Lem Ward" on bottom. Original paint with gunning wear and in-use tail chip repair. Age lines along back and around neck.
Literature: Ronald J. Gard and Brian J. McGrath, "The Ward Brothers' Decoys: A Collector's Guide," Plano, TX, 1989, p. 80, similar decoys illustrated.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ward Brothers Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Oct 2026 | Excellent | Original | $4,080 |
| 1 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $1,320 |
| 30 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $6,120 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | — | — | $5,100 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $24,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ward Brothers sales