Ward Brothers Preening Pintail Drake
The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
The catalog record
The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, c. 1965 17 in. long
This animated hollow decorative features Lem's most elaborate carving and painting. Inscribed and signed on the bottom. Original paint with some areas of craquelure and minimal wear.
Provenance: Private Collection, Maryland
Literature: Byron Cheever, "Ward Bros," Spanish Fork, UT, 1966, p. 34, plate 12, similar decoys illustrated. Glenn Lawson and Ida Ward Linton, "The Story of Lem Ward," Exton, PA 1984, p.113, similar bird illustrated.
Provenance
Private Collection, Maryland
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