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Ward Brothers Canvasback Pair
The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
$2,760
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $4,000–$6,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2024at Copley, July 2024
SpeciesCanvasbackConfigPairSize18"PaintOriginalQuantity2Signedyes
The catalog record
The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1967 18 in. long
This outstanding hollow pair has raised wing tips and is signed and dated by the Wards on the underside. Original paint with light wear.
Provenance: Patty Holst Collection, acquired from the Wards Paul Proudfoot Collection, acquired from the Ward Foundation, 1990
Provenance
Patty Holst Collection, acquired from the Wards Paul Proudfoot Collection, acquired from the Ward Foundation, 1990
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