Makers / Ward Brothers / Goose (unspecified)
Ward Brothers Early Goose
The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
$1,800
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000under estimate
Sold 15 Feb 2020at The Winter Sale 2020 — Copley
SpeciesGoose (unspecified)ConfigRigPoseTurned headSize23"
The catalog record
The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1932 23 in. long
This large Ward Brothers Canada goose exhibits incised bill detail and a 45-degree turned head. The underside is inscribed "Made by Steve Ward, 1932, L. T. Ward - Bro 1932 / From Steve's own gunning rig" and bears the Kramer Collection ink stamp and brand. As found.
Provenance: Steve Ward Rig Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection
Provenance
Steve Ward Rig Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection
Comparable sales
The 4 most recent Ward Brothers geese, species not given to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 2026 | — | Original | $1,560 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | — | Repaint | $510 |
| Jul 2022 | — | Original | $2,400 |
| 16 Feb 2019 | — | Original | $120 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ward Brothers sales