Ward Brothers Preening Pintail Drake
The Ward Brothers, Lemuel T. (1896-1983) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1965
The catalog record
The Ward Brothers, Lemuel T. (1896-1983) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1965
The bottom is signed and dated in ink, "L. T. Ward, 1965," inscribed "Pintail, Sprigtail, Made for Fred and Lee Elleberg's Collection," and exhibits a Noyes Museum ink stamp. Original paint with minimal wear, restoration to tail with chip at tip, and reset right wing-tips.
Provenance: Fred and Lee Elleberg Collection Reid Newcomb Collection Private Collection
Literature: Byron Cheever, "Ward Bros," Spanish Fork, UT, 1966, p. 34, plate 12, similar decoys illustrated.
Provenance
Fred and Lee Elleberg Collection Reid Newcomb Collection Private Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ward Brothers Pintails to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2026 | — | Repaint | $150 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | — | Original | $1,110 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $3,467 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | Mint | — | $10,800 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $3,900 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ward Brothers sales