Ward Brothers Flying Canvasback Pair

The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1960 19 in. long with 17 1/2 in. wingspan

This dynamic life-size canvasback pair features exceptional carved and painted detail. Each is signed and dated by Lem. Flying carvings by the Wards are rare, with only a single Canada goose illustrated (and glowingly described) in Gard and McGrath's book on the two brothers. Original paint with minimal wear.

Provenance: Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection

Literature: Richard A. Bourne Co., Inc., "Rare American Decoys and Bird Carvings," Hyannis, MA, May 20 & 21, 1977, lot 193, exact pair illustrated. Ronald J. Gard and Brian J. McGrath, "The Ward Brothers' Decoys: A Collector's Guide," Plano, TX, 1989, pl. 116, related goose illustrated.

Provenance

Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection