Ward Brothers Decorative Wigeon Pair

Lemuel T. Ward (1896-1984) Crisfield, MD, 1960 12 in. long

A pair of hollow wigeon with the drake in full display preening and the hen featuring a slightly turned head and raised, crossed carved wings. Both have carved speculum and tail-feather detail and are signed and dated on the underside. Each is finished with Lem's elaborate and finest decorative paint. Outstanding original paint with minimal wear.

Provenance: Norris Pratt Collection Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection, acquired from the above, 1964 Private Collection, Florida

Literature: Glenn Lawson, "The Story of Lem Ward," West Chester, PA, 1984, p. 52, exact carvings illustrated.

Provenance

Norris Pratt Collection Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection, acquired from the above, 1964 Private Collection, Florida