$230
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $300–$500under estimate
Sold Jul 2013at Copley, July 2013
SpeciesCurlewSignedyes
The catalog record
David B. Ward (b. 1947) Essex, CT, c. 1980 An antique-style, silhouette, shorebird decoy with an old iron spike bill. Faintly signed by the maker on the underside. Original condition with applied wear by the maker.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent David Ward Curlews to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | Excellent | Original | $1,560 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | Excellent | Original | $1,080 |
| 25 Oct 2024 | — | — | $480 |
| 18 May 2024 | Mint | — | $1,440 |
| 18 May 2024 | Mint | Original | $660 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All David Ward sales