$144,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $80,000–$120,000over estimate
Sold 15 Nov 2025at Guyette & Deeter November 2025 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesWigeonConfigDrakePoseTurned headSize15"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Very rare hump back style widgeon drake, circa 1925. With turned head, extended, upswept tail and stipple paint on back and sides. This important decoy was used on a print of Ward Brothers decoys by Milt Weiler. And is the only humpback widgeon we have offered in the last two decades. Measures 15" long. G&D SOLD $144000 including 20% BP. Lot 150. https://bid.guyetteanddeeter.com/lots/view/5-22XQPG
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ward Brothers Wigeon to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2026 | — | Repaint | $6,000 |
| 18 Jun 2026 | Excellent | Original | $1,920 |
| 18 Jun 2026 | — | Repaint | $1,560 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | — | Original | $1,320 |
| 12 Apr 2024 | — | — | $3,840 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ward Brothers sales