Ward Brothers Canada Goose
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, 1963 24 1/2 in. long
A large, balsa-bodied Canada goose with a turned head and incised wing carving. The underside bears both brothers' signatures, the co-joined "MK" brand designating the Kramer Collection, and the inked inscription "TO OUR BEST FRIEND DR. MORTON KRAMER BALTO, MD. BY WARD BROS. CRIFIELD, MD. MADE 1963." In original paint with minimal wear.
Provenance: Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection
Literature: Glenn Lawson, "The Story of Lem Ward," West Chester, PA, 1984, p. 38, exact decoy illustrated.
Provenance
Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ward Brothers Canada Geese to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2026 | Good | Original | $39,000 |
| 18 Jun 2026 | Excellent | — | $2,760 |
| 18 Jun 2026 | Excellent | — | $1,440 |
| 18 Jun 2026 | — | Original | $990 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | — | Original | $3,120 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ward Brothers sales