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Ward Brothers Rare Bufflehead Drake
The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
$2,040
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,500–$3,500under estimate
Sold Jul 2024at Copley, July 2024
SpeciesBuffleheadConfigDrakeSize12"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1966 12 in. long
The underside of the hollow body displays a date and Lem and Steve's signature. Original paint with light wear.
Provenance: Paul Proudfoot Collection, acquired from the Ward Foundation, 1989
Provenance
Paul Proudfoot Collection, acquired from the Ward Foundation, 1989
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ward Brothers Buffleheads to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $10,800 |
| 18 Jun 2026 | — | Original | $3,960 |
| 24 Apr 2026 | — | Original | $13,200 |
| 24 Apr 2026 | — | Original | $6,600 |
| 7 Dec 2025 | — | Original | $2,040 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ward Brothers sales