Ward Brothers painted goose decoy.Ward Brothers painted goose decoy. 25'' Length 9'' Ht.
TWO DECOYS. American late 20thTWO DECOYS. American late 20th century carved wood. Two decoys with original paint and glass eyes signed ''Gary Ward'' dated 1975. 12''l.
WARD BROTHERS PINTAIL DRAKE DECOY,WARD BROTHERS PINTAIL DRAKE DECOY, CRISFIELD, MARYLAND,...Ward Brothers Pintail Drake Decoy, Crisfield, Maryland, 1948, original paint, turned head (worn), desirable model, signed "Steve and Leon Ward", (crack on left side near bottom and seam separation rear right, small crack on the back with paint loss.) length 18 inches, width 7 1/2 inches. Provenance: The Estate of Diana Atwood Johnson
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TORRY WARD AND OTHER DUCK DECOY.TORRY WARD AND OTHER DUCK DECOY. Torry Ward signed decoy, Gadwall, 1948-52, 16”L; an Illinois River decoy, 15”L.
RIG OF NINE MALLARD DECOYSBy theRIG OF NINE MALLARD DECOYSBy the Victor Decoy Company. Some old in-use repaint. Considerable wear.
Three drake decoys: wood with tracThree drake decoys: wood with trac
PR OF DUCK DECOYS BY L.T. WARDPR 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 of tail on one, otherwise very good condition.
FOUR ASSORTED MALLARD DECOYS TwoFOUR ASSORTED MALLARD DECOYS Two relief carved and painted wood with chains (one in the sleeping position), and two working decoys with lead weights.
OWL DECOYBy the Herters Decoy FactoryOWL DECOYBy the Herters Decoy Factory of Weseca Minnesota. In balsa wood with original paint.
Four painted wooden shore birdFour painted wooden shore bird decoys marked 'W.E.K' on wooden stands largest 11 1/2'' h.
WARD BROTHERS CARVED PINTAIL DUCKWARD BROTHERS CARVED PINTAIL DUCK DECOYWard Brothers (Crisfield Maryland, 1895-1976 and 1896-1984) , carved and painted pintail duck decoy, ca. 1936, 17 1/2" l. Provenance: A New York collection.
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Neck crack. Age cracks to body. Bill/beak replaced and repainted.
A GROUP OF FIVE WORKING DECOYSA GROUP OF FIVE WORKING DECOYS Three Red-Headed Drakes, a Teal-Wing Hen, and a second hen possibly a Red-Head Hen, all with weights and anchor rings.
(6) DAVID B. WARD SHOREBIRD DECOY(6) DAVID B. WARD SHOREBIRD DECOY CARVINGS & (1) ODD - Seven Plovers in various plumage ranging in size from 12'' to 8'' long all with stands six stamped 'DBW' and dated 77 78 81 or 83 the textured one is stamped indistinctly under the tail all in ve
BLACK DUCKThe Ward Brothers
LemuelBLACK DUCKThe Ward Brothers
Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
Crisfield, MD, c. 1948
17 1/2 in. long
A classic 1940s Ward gunning decoy with excellent paint feathering. This turned-head balsa-bodied decoy bears Lem's signature and date on the underside and a Richardson Collection ink stamp.
Original paint with heavy gunning wear and some darkened areas of wood.
Group of four decoys 20th centuryGroup of four decoys 20th century
Ten carved fish decoys. ?Ten carved fish decoys. ?
Contemporary carved and paintedContemporary carved and painted decoys to include two mallard plaques a crow decoy and two head plaques. ?
Two Decoys one is a blue wing tealTwo Decoys one is a blue wing teal hen and the other one is a mallard.
CARVED AND PAINTED CANADA GOOSECARVED AND PAINTED CANADA GOOSE DECOYDiminutive Ward Brothers (Crisfield, Maryland 1895-1976 and 1896-1984), carved and painted Canada goose decoy, with a balsa body and turned head, inscribed on underside Canada Goose L. T. Ward Bro Crisfield Md. 1961, with carved initials AH. Provenance: A New York collection.
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Good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.
WARD BROTHERS CARVED CANVASBACKWARD BROTHERS CARVED CANVASBACK DUCK DECOYWard 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.
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Neck repair and bill is restored, small loss to tail.
A pair of carved painted duck decoysA pair of carved painted duck decoys and three pigeon decoys
[Decoy] Mallard Hen by Dewey Pertuit[Decoy] Mallard Hen by Dewey Pertuit Raceland LA.
Lot four misc. decoys includingLot four misc. decoys including cork composition and wood.
THE WARD FLYING MALLARD PAIRTheTHE WARD FLYING MALLARD PAIRThe Ward Brothers
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 on full display with this grand pair. Few Ward carvings command the presence of these dynamic ducks alighting. Each bird features fully outstretched wings with carved feather delineation, applied “peach basket” feathers on the back, turned heads on reaching necks, flared bills, and carved feet. The drake also has three curl feathers above the tail. No other Ward flyers of this design have come to light.
Carved in the mid-1930s, these exceptionally early and highly accomplished decoratives show clear parallels to the Wards’ classic ‘36 model gunning decoys, which originated at the same time. Important to the legacy of the brothers, these carvings place the Wards among the likes of A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) and Charles “Shang” Wheeler (1872-1949) as two of the earliest makers of decorative American bird carvings.
These important carvings were originally purchased by Fred and Lynn Vogel, early decoy collectors who also owned an antique shop in Dewey Beach, Delaware. In the 1970s Oliver “Tuts” Lawson, a friend and protégé of the Wards, often visited Lynn Vogel who also sold Lawson’s carvings in the shop. During those visits Lawson remembers seeing just the single hen mallard, though he was aware that a drake had at one time accompanied her. Copley is pleased to represent these reunited carvings as a pair.
With their elaborate and extensive carving details, these boldly carved mallards are in very good condition given their age. They represent two of the most important decorative Ward carvings ever to come on the market.
The drake is signed "L.T. Ward, Crisfield, MD -1936-" on the underside. The hen is signed "Lem Ward, Crisfield, Md, -1937-" on the underside of right wing.
Original paint with some craquelure and wear, touch-up to some of drake’s craquelure. Drake has crack in each leg and restoration to two primary feather tips and left side of tail. The hen is in excellent structural condition with touch-up to top of tail joint. Hen’s base has been added to match drake’s.
Provenance: Fred and Lynn Vogel, acquired directly from the Ward Brothers
Private Collection, Virginia (drake only)
Private Collection, Texas (drake only)
Private Collection, Maryland (hen only)
Private Collection
Literature: Ronald J. Gard and Brian J. McGrath, "The Ward Brothers' Decoys: A Collector's Guide," Plano, TX, 1989.
Russell A. Fink, “Catalog of American Bird Decoys,” Lorton, VA, 1976, lot 240, exact drake illustrated.
Exhibited: Salisbury, Maryland, The Ward Museum, 2017-2023.
Two duck decoys: hooded mergansers,Two duck decoys: hooded mergansers, glass eyes, flat bottoms with applied circular weights, each 21 in. Areas of repaint.
TWO DECOYS. One carved and paintedTWO DECOYS. One carved and painted wooden mallard hen duck decoy. With tack eyes and weighted base. 17 1/2'' l. Together with one tin painted shorebird decoy. 9 1/2'' l. Duck with beak repair. Paint loss wear fading. Signs of use. Shorebird with wear and losses.
GROUP OF WOOD DUCK DECOYS AND BOXGroupGROUP OF WOOD DUCK DECOYS AND BOXGroup of Wood Duck Decoys and Box,
TWO AMERICAN PAINTED WOOD SHOREBIRDTWO AMERICAN PAINTED WOOD SHOREBIRD DECOYS PROBABLY MASSACHUSETTS Each with iron tack eyes and cut-out tail mounted on driftwood stand. Provenance: Property from the Collection of Gerald Kornblau. Decoys 6 x 12 in.
[Decoy] Ring Necked Duck by Dewey[Decoy] Ring Necked Duck by Dewey Pertuit.
Carved redheaded duck decoy attributedCarved redheaded duck decoy attributed to Ward Brothers early 20th c. branded RVM 16" h. ?
(3) OVERSIZED DECOYS - All Modern(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 Grebe glass eyes unsigned 20
Three early working decoys, untouched
LargestThree early working decoys, untouched
Largest 8"h x 17.5"l x 6"w
Three duck decoys: one probablyThree duck decoys: one probably a blue wing teal or green wing teal, tack eyes, 6-3/4 x 15 in., separation on bottom, shot wounds, worn paint with some repainted areas ; one cedar merganser crudely hand carved, black, white and red paint, 6 x 17-1/2 in., extensive surface wear and shot wounds, repairs to head, separation down back ; one for display, carved and painted, marked on base "Captain Harry Jolie(?)", 12 in., good condition . Private Collection, Fairview, North Carolina
DECOY. American 1st half-20thDECOY. American 1st half-20th century soft wood. Original paint with working touch ups. Glass eyes. Shot scars. 17''l.
WARD BROTHERS BLUEBILL DECOY CRISFIELD,WARD BROTHERS BLUEBILL DECOY CRISFIELD, MARYLAND, 20TH CENTURY LENGTH 15".WARD BROTHERS BLUEBILL DECOY, Crisfield, Maryland, 20th Century, Signed and dated on base "1936 L.T. Ward Crisfield. Md Lem Ward". Dimensions: Length 15".
TWO FINE CONTEMPORARY DECOYS ONTWO FINE CONTEMPORARY DECOYS ON DRIFTWOOD Carved and painted wading birds, made in the manner of early working shorebird decoys.