$72,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $60,000–$90,000
Sold 9 Nov 2024at Guyette & Deeter November 2024 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesGoldeneyeConfigHenSize15.5"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Extremely rare and important fat-jaw model goldeneye hen circa late 1920’s. Slightly turned and tucked head with wide cheek carving. Slight ice groove carving on back. Scratch feather paint detail. Signed and dated 1935 by the Ward Brothers at a later date. Measures 15.5" long. G&D SOLD $72000 including 20% BP. Lot 23. https://bid.guyetteanddeeter.com/lots/view/5-1HIAH7
Provenance
Purchased from Bobby Richardson in 1981. D.C. North collection.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ward Brothers Goldeneye to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $156,000 |
| 18 Jun 2026 | — | Original | $5,400 |
| 18 Jun 2026 | Good | Repaint | $660 |
| 14 Feb 2026 | Excellent | — | $1,080 |
| 28 Feb 2025 | — | Repaint | $1,800 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ward Brothers sales