2023The Ward Bobwhite Quail Carving by Lemuel T. Ward (1896-1984)The Ward Bobwhite Quail Lemuel T. Ward (1896-1984) Crisfield, MD, 1966 8 1/2 in. tall, 8 in. wide This carving of a preening bobwhite quail is unique and may be the only standing quail done by the WarSee Sold Price
Sold2022Miniature Bluebill Pair, The Ward BrothersMiniature Bluebill Pair The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1948 7 in. long A miniature pair of bluebill carvings with balsa bodies and slightly turned headsSee Sold Price
Sold2021Lemuel T. (Lem) Ward (1896-1984), Canada GeeseLemuel T. (Lem) Ward (1896-1984) Canada Geese, 1971 signed and dated "Lemuel T. Ward 1971" lower right oil on canvas, 24 by 34 in. Provenance: Private Collection, GeorgiaSee Sold Price
Sold2021Hollow Canada Goose Decoy, The Ward BrothersHollow Canada Goose The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1967 24 in. long The Wards made very few hollow decoys such as this large turned-head Canada goose. TSee Sold Price
Sold2021Decorative Canvasback Pair, The Ward BrothersDecorative Canvasback Pair The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1971 16 1/2 in. long Lem was exceptionally fond of his decorative canvasbacks and described aSee Sold Price
Sold2023Redhead Pair by The Ward BrothersRedhead Pair The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1967 15 in. long The undersides display the date, the species, the makers’ ink stamp, and Lem and Steve'sSee Sold Price
Sold2021Canvasback Pair, The Ward BrothersCanvasback Pair The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1972 16 1/2 in. long A pair of canvasback decoys, both are signed and dated on the bottom "Lem & Steve" aSee Sold Price
Sold2022Miniature Gadwall Pair, The Ward BrothersMiniature Gadwall Pair The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, c. 1950 7 1/2 in. long A rare turned-head pair with hump-backed balsa bodies. Signed and dated bySee Sold Price
SoldCanvasback Hen and Drake Decoys by The Ward BrothersCanvasback Hen and Drake The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1948 and 1952 16 in. long The undersides of the balsa bodies are signed and dated "1948" and "19See Sold Price
Sold2023Miniature Mallard Pair by The Ward BrothersMiniature Mallard Pair The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1963 9 in. long A turned-head pair that has been signed, dated, and identified by the makers on thSee Sold Price
SoldGoldeneye Drake DecoyGoldeneye Drake The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, c. 1940 15 in. long The underside of this hollow drake displays the date and Lem's signature. Lem appliedSee Sold Price
Sold2024Black Duck Decoy by The Ward BrothersBlack Duck The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, c. 1948 17 in. long The underside of the balsa body displays the date and Lem and Steve's signature. Mostly orSee Sold Price
SoldTurned-Head Black Duck Decoy by The Ward BrothersTurned-Head Black Duck The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1969 16 in. long Bears makers' signatures and the R.H. Richardson collection stamp on the undersidSee Sold Price
Sold1935 Model Mallard Decoy by The Ward Brothers1935 Model Mallard The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, c. 1935 18 in. long A rare early model with a turned and canted head. Professionally restored with disSee Sold Price
Sold2023Canvasback Decoy by The Ward BrothersCanvasback The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, c. 1948 15 3/4 in. long A balsa-bodied decoy signed and dated by the Wards on the underside. This is the firstSee Sold Price
SoldFour Canvasback Decoys by The Ward BrothersFour Canvasbacks The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD 16 1/2 in. long Three Ward 1948 model balsa decoys with mixed repaint and restoration. One 1970s canvasbaSee Sold Price
SoldMiniature Pintail HenMiniature Pintail Hen The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1963 9 in. long The underside displays the date, the makers’ name, and the species. Excellent oriSee Sold Price
Sold2022Life Size Bufflehead Pair by the Ward BrothersAn 11 inch hen and a 12 inch drake Bufflehead pair by Steve Ward (1895-1976) and Lem Ward (1896-1984), from Crisfield, Maryland. They exhibit slightly turned heads with carved bill detail, classic forSee Sold Price
Sold2021Canada Goose by the Ward BrothersWard Brothers Swimming Canada Goose Ward Brothers, Lemuel (1895-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976), Crisfield, MD A 25 ¾ inch decoy with glass eyes and superb carved bill detail, signed (later) “See Sold Price
Sold2021Pintail Drake by the Ward Brothers, MDMaryland Pintail Drake Ward Brothers, Lemuel (1897-1984) and Steven (1895-1976), Crisfield, MD A 16 ¼ inch balsa-bodied decoy exhibiting a low head, an upswept tail, glass bead eyes, and a woodenSee Sold Price
Sold2022Mammoth Canvasback PairMammoth Canvasback Pair Lem Ward (1896-1984) and Norris Pratt Crisfield, MD and Kemblesville, PA, 1961 16 1/2 in. long For much of his career, Lem painted and his brother, Steve, carved. This "MammothSee Sold Price
Sold2015QUAIL CARVINGCarved and painted wood; carved by Zack Ward; detail carving on wings; Provenance: Fleckenstein Estate; L-9", G-VGSee Sold Price
Sold2021Miniature Bobwhite Quail, Frank S. Finney (b. 1947)Miniature Bobwhite Quail Frank S. Finney (b. 1947) Capeville, VA, c. 2020 4 1/2 in. tall A calling bobwhite quail carving signed with the maker's stamp and incised "F" on the bottom of the base. OrigiSee Sold Price
Sold2021Pair of shovelers, Bob White, Tullytown, Pennsylvania.Pair of shovelers, Bob White, Tullytown, Pennsylvania. Hollow carved with tucked heads and wide spoon bills. Raised V wingtips and relief tail feather carving. Bob White quail weights on underside. MeSee Sold Price
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