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Ward Brothers Pintail Hen
The Ward Brothers, Lemuel T. (1896-1983) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1942
$5,750
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $5,000–$10,000
Sold 21 Jan 2013at The Winter Sale 2013 — Copley
SpeciesPintailConfigHenPoseTurned headConditionExcellentPaintOriginalCarved1942
The catalog record
The Ward Brothers, Lemuel T. (1896-1983) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1942
A classic 1940s Ward balsa-bodied decoy with a turned head, superb dry original paint, and the Ward Brothers' best razor-sharp bill carving. Excellent orginal paint. A few rubs and an age line at the neck seam. Keel has been removed.
Literature: Ronald J. Gard and Brian J. McGrath, "The Ward Brothers' Decoys: A Collector's Guide," Plano, TX, 1989, p 65, plates 61 and 62, similar examples illustrated.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ward Brothers Pintails to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2026 | — | Repaint | $150 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | — | Original | $1,110 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $3,467 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | Mint | — | $10,800 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $3,900 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ward Brothers sales