Makers / Ward Brothers / Scaup/Bluebill
Ward Brothers Scaup
L T Ward Bros, Crisfield, MD, Bluebill Pair
$4,260
Brought, including buyer's premium
Hammer $3,550
SpeciesScaup/BluebillConfigPairPoseTurned headSize50"PaintOriginalQuantity2Carved1972Signedyes
The catalog record
Very nicely done pair of turned head scaup decoys, neither of which have ever been rigged. Each display great form and original paint throughout. Some minor paint shrinkage on the back of hen. Each are marked “1 of 50”, signed and dated 1972. Formerly of the Chris Worch Collection
Provenance
Formerly of the Chris Worch Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ward Brothers Scaup/Bluebills to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | — | $625 |
| 3 Oct 2026 | Excellent | Original | $5,460 |
| 24 Sep 2026 | — | Original | $2,520 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | Excellent | — | $4,800 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $3,300 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ward Brothers sales