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Ward Brothers Pintail Pair

The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)

Ward Brothers – Pintail Pair – 2019
$4,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$5,000
Sold 25 Jul 2019at The Sporting Sale 2019 — Copley

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SpeciesPintailConfigPairSize16.5"PaintOriginalQuantity2Signedyes

The catalog record

The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1948 16 1/2 in. long

A pair of turned-head, balsa-bodied pintails signed and dated on the underside. The hen displays particularly elaborate feather paint. Original paint with light gunning wear; the drake's bill has been reset and repainted.

Provenance: Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection

Literature: Ronald J. Gard and Brian J. McGrath, "The Ward Brothers' Decoys: A Collector's Guide," Plano, TX, 1989, p. 65, related examples illustrated.

Provenance

Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Ward Brothers Pintails to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
15 Oct 2026—Repaint$150
20 Aug 2026—Original$1,110
26 Jul 2026—Original$3,467
25 Jul 2026Mint—$10,800
25 Jul 2026ExcellentOriginal$3,900

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ward Brothers sales