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Ward Brothers Miniature Mallard Pair

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

Ward Brothers – Miniature Mallard Pair – 2023
$1,680
Brought, including buyer's premium
Sold Jul 2023at Copley, July 2023

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SpeciesMallardConfigPairSize8.5"PaintOriginalQuantity2FormMiniature

The catalog record

The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1957 8 1/2 in. long

Both bear the "SGH" stamp on the underside of their balsa bodies designating the Somers G. Headley Collection. The underside of the hen is marked "best grade" in ink and, indeed, they are fine early mini pair. Original paint with minimal wear.

Provenance: Somers G. Headley Collection Private Collection, Florida

Provenance

Somers G. Headley Collection Private Collection, Florida

Comparable sales

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

SoldConditionPaintBrought
11 Oct 2026Good—$866
3 Oct 2026ExcellentOriginal$7,800
3 Oct 2026—Repaint$6,000
24 Sep 2026—Original$2,640
24 Sep 2026—Original$540

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