Ward Brothers The Du Pont Tucked-head Brant

The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)

$8,400
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $8,000–$12,000
Sold Jul 2023at Copley, July 2023

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SpeciesBrantSize15"PaintOriginalSignedyes

The catalog record

The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1971 15 in. long

A decorative brant displaying uplifted wing tips, a turned and tucked head, and incised wing, tail, and bill detail. The hollow body is signed "Lem Ward," inscribed "Made for the William K. du Pont Collection," dated, and bears the species' common and Latin names on the underside. Original paint with minimal wear.

Provenance: William K. du Pont Collection, acquired directly from the maker Private Collection, Massachusetts

Provenance

William K. du Pont Collection, acquired directly from the maker Private Collection, Massachusetts

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Ward Brothers Brant to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
15 Nov 2025—Original$8,400
30 May 2025——$3,000
14 Sep 2024ExcellentOriginal$3,300
Feb 2024—Original$5,100
28 Apr 2023—Original$4,800

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ward Brothers sales