VERNON WARD (ENGLISH, 1905-1985) OILPAINTING OF A PONDVernon Ward (English, 1905-1985) Oil on canvas board painting of swan and ducks on a pond. Signed lower right. Measures appx 12" x 12" image size, 15" x...
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TORRY WARD AND OTHER DUCK DECOY. TorryWard signed decoy, Gadwall, 1948-52, 16”L; an Illinois River decoy, 15”L....
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LONG-TAILED DRAKEMark S. McNair (b.1950)
Craddockville, VA, c. 1980
15 in. long
An exceptional early McNair with a storied history. As a fledgling decoy carver, McNair made a pilgrimage to Crisfield where...
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MINIATURE BLACK DUCK PAIRThe Ward Brothers
LemuelT. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
Crisfield, MD, 1963
9 in. long
The undersides bear the species name, makers, and date.
Original paint with light wear....
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THE CHEESEMAN GOLDENEYE DRAKEVerne Cheeseman(1897-1956)
Macomb, IL, c. 1930
11 1/2 in. long
"The carver Verne Cheeseman, from Macomb, Illinois, had many of his decoys painted by Edna, including Mallards, Canvasbacks,...
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EARLY SLEEPING MALLARD DRAKEStephenLane (1843-1900) (attr.)
Lacon, IL, c. 1890
13 in. long
A singular early and refined preening drake showcasing the distinct Lacon style in an elegant pose. The uplifted wing...
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HIGH-HEAD MALLARD PAIRWalter "Tube"Dawson (1882-1955)
Putnam, IL, c. 1920
17 in. long
Dawson learned carpentry from his father and began carving decoys at age seventeen. Over his long career in wood, he proved...
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THE PERDEW PREENING BLACK DUCKCharlesPerdew (1874-1963)
and Edna Perdew (1882-1974) Henry, IL, c. 1910
15 in. long
This early three-piece preening black duck is a singular decoy with no peers. Indeed, it is...
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PINCH-BREAST BROADBILL DRAKEThe WardBrothers
Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
Crisfield, MD, c. 1931
14 1/2 in. long
This early and exceedingly rare Ward showcases exceptional form. The underside...
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EARLY CANADA GOOSEThe Ward Brothers
LemuelT. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
Crisfield, MD, c. 1925
24 1/2 in. long
An early carving with a low neck seat and high tail, reminiscent of their humpback duck decoys.
As...
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THE WARD FLYING MALLARD PAIRThe WardBrothers
Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
Crisfield, MD, 1936 and 1937
21 in. tall and 19 in. wingspan
The Wards’ ability to capture likeness of species is...
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THE MACKEY-MULLER SHOURDS LONG-TAILHarryV. Shourds (1861-1920)
Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890
13 1/2 in. long
This Shourds carving is considered one of the pinnacle gunning decoys out of New Jersey. In addition to its...
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TURNED-HEAD WILLETLloyd J. Tyler (1898-1970)
Crisfield,MD, 1948
10 in. tall, 14 in. wide
An alert willet carving with raised wings on a driftwood base by Crisfield's self-titled "Coy Duck King." This exact Tyler carving is prominently...
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EARLY HUMPBACK BLACK DUCKThe Ward Brothers
LemuelT. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
Crisfield, MD, 1921
17 in. long
“Stephen W. Ward (1895-1976) and his brother Lemuel Travis Ward (1896-1984) of Crisfield, Maryland...
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WATERFOWLING SANTA CLAUSFrank S. Finney(b. 1947)
Capeville, VA, 1983
28 in. tall
This carving depicts legendary 20th-century decoy collector and dealer Bud Ward as Santa Claus laden with treasures.
The smiling...
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Vintage 'Lem & Steve Ward, Chrisfield,MD' painted wood sign with carved duck decoy heads and stenciled lettering, 7.25"H. x 49"L Condition: some abrasions CT Transfer Fee $10...
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(LOT OF 8) PAINTED WOOD DUCK DECOY GROUP(lot of 8) Painted wood duck decoy group, makers include Hornick Bros., Canadian Hen by Harry Jobe, Robert Kelly Pintail Drake, a Redhead Hen by Lisa Byrd, a Zack Ward example,...
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ROYAL DOULTON DUCK FIGURE, PINTAIL FEMALEHN3516With original box. Part of the Wildlife Decoys Collection.
Model 2612. Marked A WILDFOWL COUNTERFEIT BY LEM WARD to bottom base. Royal Doulton backstamp.
Artist: Harry...
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GROUP OF 19 CARVED DECOYS AND SHOREBIRDS TO INCLUDE A ...Group of 19 Carved Decoys and Shore Birds to include a Lemuel Ward duck head; Harold Morse, 1967 Best in Show; 1942 one of a kind James Ahearn mini redheads;...
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DISNEY DYE PRINT AND JAY WARD PRODUCTIONCELWalt Disney Productions dye transfer print and Jay Ward Productions animation cel. American, early to mid 20th century. Walt Disney Classics dye transfer print of Donald...
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FRAMED GROUP OF DUCK STAMPS Togetherwith a composite group of photographs featuring either Stephen or Lemuel Ward....
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WARD BROTHERS CARVED PINTAIL DUCK DECOYWardBrothers (Crisfield Maryland, 1895-1976 and 1896-1984) , carved and painted pintail duck decoy, ca. 1936, 17 1/2" l. Provenance: A New York collection.
Competitive in-house...
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WARD BROTHERS CARVED CANVASBACK DUCKDECOYWard Brothers (Crisfield Maryland, 1895-1976 and 1896-1984) , carved and painted canvasback duck decoy, with slightly turned head, 16" l. Provenance: A New York collection.
Competitive...
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PR OF DUCK DECOYS BY L.T. WARD Male& Female Canvasback Ducks by Lyle Torrance "Torry" Ward, Canada. Realistic carved and painted wood with glass eyes, engraved name on underside, 15" long. Chip to underside...
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TWO FRAMED LIMITED EDITION SIGNED WARDBROTHERS DUCK DECOY ART PRINTS. 8 3/4"H X 9 3/4"W (IMAGE) 14 1/2H X 16"W (FRAME) (ONE)Two framed limited edition signed Ward Brothers duck decoy art prints. Double pencil...
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Carved redheaded duck decoy attributedto Ward Brothers early 20th c. branded RVM 16" h. ?...
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Staffordshire Animal Tureens English19th century.? Three Staffordshire animal tureens including a black and white?bunny on a lettuce base an orange pheasant seated on a nest and a brown and white duck all unmarked;...
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Hollow carved and painted black duckdecoy clark madara, pitman, new jersey, circa 1920 Painted by Lem Ward. L: 16 in. ,000-...
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Artist pintail duck decoy; signed "ToryWard, Chas. Moore, '78." 21"L....
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(2) SIGNED DUCK DECOYS - Including:Drake with Head Tucked back by David B. Ward stamped on underside with his initials circa 1980 15'' long fine condition; PLUS Earlier Drake with inletted head glass eyes in...
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(3) OVERSIZED DECOYS - All Modern including:Seagull by David B. Ward with his stamp undated circa 1980 20'' long good condition; PLUS Redhead Duck with iron towing ring unmarked 21'' long cracked neck; PLUS Red Neck...
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(4) CARVED BIRDS - Including: A Pairof Brown Ducks by David B. Ward with his stamp undated circa late 70s 8'' & 9'' long; PLUS Seagull with wings spread on log signed 'H. Bullner' 7 1/2'' tall 11'' wide at wings;...
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