Ward Brothers "sunbathing" Blue-winged Teal

The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1967 10 3/4 in. long

This titled work with exceptional composition, paint, and provenance is prominently featured in "The Story of Lem Ward" book. This singular work was kept by the Ward family, having been owned by Lem's daughter, Ida Ward Linton.

An area painted on the burl base reads, "SUNBATHING, LEM WARD, WILDFOWL COUNTERFITTER IN WOOD, 1967." Original paint with minor wear.

Provenance: Ida Ward Linton Collection Private Collection, Maryland Michael Boxer Collection

Literature: Glenn Lawson and Ida Ward Linton, "The Story of Lem Ward," Exton, PA 1984, p. 71, exact bird illustrated.

Provenance

Ida Ward Linton Collection Private Collection, Maryland Michael Boxer Collection