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Ward Brothers Black Duck
The Ward Brothers, Lemuel T. (1896-1983) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, c. 1936
$1,955
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$4,000under estimate
Sold 16 Jan 2012at The Winter Sale 2012 — Copley
SpeciesBlack Duck
The catalog record
The Ward Brothers, Lemuel T. (1896-1983) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, c. 1936 A solid cedar decoy with a "P" and a "WHP JR" brand for the William Purnell collection. Retains a second coat of Ward paint, c. 1950, an old reset tail chip and a bill chip.
Provenance: William H. Purnell Jr. Collection Private Collection, Maryland
Provenance
William H. Purnell Jr. Collection Private Collection, Maryland
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ward Brothers Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Oct 2026 | Excellent | Original | $4,080 |
| 1 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $1,320 |
| 30 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $6,120 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | — | — | $5,100 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $24,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ward Brothers sales