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Ward Brothers Black Duck

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

Ward Brothers – Black Duck – 2022
$2,520
Brought, including buyer's premium
Sold Jul 2022at Copley, July 2022

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SpeciesBlack DuckSize16"PaintOriginal

The catalog record

The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1969 16 in. long

This turned-head black duck bears the makers' signatures and Lem's inscription on the underside of the hollow body, "Painted a little special for a special friend Paul Nock." Original paint with light wear.

Provenance: Paul Nock Collection John Maddox Collection Michael Boxer Collection

Provenance

Paul Nock Collection John Maddox Collection Michael Boxer Collection

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Ward Brothers Black Ducks to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
3 Oct 2026ExcellentOriginal$4,080
1 Oct 2026—Original$1,320
30 Jul 2026—Original$6,120
25 Jul 2026——$5,100
24 Jul 2026ExcellentOriginal$24,000

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