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Ward Brothers Redhead Pair
The Ward Brothers, Lemuel T. (1896-1983) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1967
$2,300
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$5,000under estimate
Sold 17 Jan 2011at The Winter Sale 2011 — Copley
SpeciesRedheadConfigPairPaintOriginalQuantity2Carved1967Signedyes
The catalog record
The Ward Brothers, Lemuel T. (1896-1983) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1967 A pair of balsa-bodied, turned-head decoys with stippled and detailed paint. The drake is signed "Ward Bro.,1967, Made by Steve, Painted by Lem" on the bottom.
Original paint with minor wear from handling.
Provenance: Private Collection, Texas
Provenance
Private Collection, Texas
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