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Ward Brothers Preening Mallard
Lemuel T. Ward (1896-1984) Crisfield, MD, 1965
$2,520
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,500–$5,500under estimate
Sold Jul 2023at Copley, July 2023
SpeciesMallardPosePreenerSize13"PaintOriginalCarved1965
The catalog record
Lemuel T. Ward (1896-1984) Crisfield, MD, 1965 13 in. long
A decorative preener with excellent paint and a hollow body. The underside displays the date, the maker's metal plate, and Lem's signature. Original paint with light wear, slight chew to right wing tip, and some craquelure mostly to front of wings.
Provenance: Private Collection, Florida
Provenance
Private Collection, Florida
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