Ward Brothers Wigeon Pair

Lemuel T. Ward (1896-1984) Crisfield, MD, 1963 A pair of decorative wigeons with the drake displaying up-lifted primary and secondary wing feathers and the hen featuring a back-preening head and raised, crossed carved wings. Both have carved speculum and tail feather detail, raised sides, and are signed and dated on the underside "Made by Lem T. Ward, Crisfield, Md., -1963-." The bottom of the decoys is branded "W.H.P. Jr" for the William Purnell, Jr. collection. Both are in outstanding original paint with minimal wear. The hen shows some minor craquelure and a couple very small dents.

Provenance: William H. Purnell, Jr. Collection, acquired from the maker

Provenance

William H. Purnell, Jr. Collection, acquired from the maker