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Hollow Canada Goose Decoy, The Ward Brothers

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Hollow Canada Goose Decoy, The Ward Brothers

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Description

Hollow 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. The underside is signed and dated by the brothers.

The underside also retains a note from the oracle of Crisfield: "The stone cast away by the clod becomes a jewel into the hands of a genius, Lem Ward"
Outstanding original paint with minimal wear and hairline crack on left side of neck.

Condition

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Hollow Canada Goose Decoy, The Ward Brothers

Name: Hollow Canada Goose Decoy, The Ward Brothers
SKU: 104718747
Price: 4250 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $7,000 - $10,000

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Starting Price $3,500

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