Ward Brothers The Sterling Ward Redhead Pair
The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
The catalog record
The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1967 15 in. long
A highly refined pair of redheads made for the Ward's close Crisfield friend, Ralph Sterling. The undersides of these hollow birds are signed, dated, dedicated, tagged, and resigned by the makers. In the last inscription, Lem states that these are the best redheads he ever made. Original paint with light wear and one small spot of touch-up to drake's right shoulder.
Provenance: Ralph Sterling Collection, acquired directly from the makers Michael Boxer Collection
Provenance
Ralph Sterling Collection, acquired directly from the makers Michael Boxer Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ward Brothers Redheads to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $5,100 |
| 18 Jun 2026 | — | — | $3,480 |
| 24 Apr 2026 | — | Original | $4,200 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | — | Original | $3,600 |
| 7 Dec 2025 | — | Repaint | $3,120 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ward Brothers sales