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Ward Brothers Miniature Mallard Pair
The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
$2,160
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $800–$1,200over estimate
Sold Jul 2017at Copley, July 2017
SpeciesMallardConfigPairSize8"PaintOriginalQuantity2SignedyesFormMiniature
The catalog record
The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1954 8 in. long
Signed and dated on the bottom by the makers. Original paint with minimal wear. The hen has a tight crack in the bill and base of the neck.
Provenance: Private Collection, New York
Provenance
Private Collection, New York
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ward Brothers Mallards to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2026 | Good | — | $866 |
| 3 Oct 2026 | Excellent | Original | $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