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Ward Brothers Redhead Pair
The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
$2,880
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000
Sold 16 Feb 2019at The Winter Sale 2019 — Copley
SpeciesRedheadConfigPairSize14.5"PaintOriginalQuantity2Signedyes
The catalog record
The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1966 14 1/2 in. long
A matching pair of hollow cedar shooting stool model redheads. Each is signed and dated 1966, and bear the inscription "EXTRA PAINT JOB FOR OUR FRIEND J. NEWNAM VALLIANT." Original paint with minimal wear, some crazing on hen and a crack in hen's back.
Provenance: Richard and Lynn Gove Collection
Provenance
Richard and Lynn Gove 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