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Pinch-Breast Redhead Drake Decoy by The Ward Brothers

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Pinch-Breast Redhead Drake Decoy by The Ward Brothers

Item Details

Description

Pinch-Breast Redhead Drake
The Ward Brothers
Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
Crisfield, MD, c. 1932
15 in. long

An rare pinch-breast redhead. The underside is signed by Lem, dated 1932, bears the inscription "Repainted by Lem Ward," and displays the Kramer ink stamp twice along with the incised Kramer "MK" brand.
Second coat of Lem Ward paint with tight crack at base of neck.

Provenance: Dan Marshall Collection
Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection, acquired from the above, 1967
Private Collection, Florida

Condition

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Dimensions

15 in

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Pinch-Breast Redhead Drake Decoy by The Ward Brothers

Name: Pinch-Breast Redhead Drake Decoy by The Ward Brothers
SKU: 169930192
Price: 1100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,800 - $2,400

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Starting Price $900

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