Makers / Ward Brothers / Wigeon
Ward Brothers Turned-head Wigeon
Lemuel T. Ward (1896-1984) Crisfield, MD, 1937
$4,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$2,000over estimate
Sold 16 Feb 2018at The Winter Sale 2018 — Copley
SpeciesWigeonConfigDrakePoseTurned headSize13.75"Carved1937Signedyes
The catalog record
Lemuel T. Ward (1896-1984) Crisfield, MD, 1937 13 3/4 in. long
This drake baldpate features Lem's most intricate paint, signed "Ward Brothers Crisfield MD For my friend -Dave Hawthorn- Lem Ward 1967." Second coat of Ward paint in 1967.
Provenance: Davison B. Hawthorne Collection
Provenance
Davison B. Hawthorne Collection
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