Ward Brothers Canvasback Pair
The Ward Brothers Crisfield, MD, c. 1966
The catalog record
The Ward Brothers Crisfield, MD, c. 1966 Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, c. 1966
A classic pair of balsa gunning decoys displaying the Ward's stippled back feathering. The drake is in excellent original paint with a few minor dings and dents; the keel has been removed. The hen is in good condition with average gunning wear; a couple of the rubs have some touch up; a few age lines; worn to wood along bottom edges; keel has been removed.
Provenance: William J. Mackey, Jr. Collection The University Club of Milwaukee Decoy Collection
Provenance
William J. Mackey, Jr. Collection The University Club of Milwaukee Decoy Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ward Brothers Canvasbacks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $2,040 |
| 1 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $720 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | — | Original | $840 |
| 30 Jul 2026 | — | Repaint | $630 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $11,400 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ward Brothers sales