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Ward Brothers Pintail Drake
Ward Brothers, Lemuel T. (1896-1983) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1936
$1,840
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$2,000
Sold 17 Jan 2011at The Winter Sale 2011 — Copley
SpeciesPintailConfigDrakeSize1936"PaintOriginalCarved1936
The catalog record
Ward Brothers, Lemuel T. (1896-1983) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1936 A carved cedar "1936" model pintail decoy. From the Jones rig and branded "Jones" on the side. Original paint with heavy gunning wear; head is loose.
Provenance: Private Collection, Texas
Provenance
Private Collection, Texas
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