Outstanding Ruddy Duck Decoy by The Ward Brothers

Pair of vintage duck decoys to include a canvasback carved wood drake duck decoy signed L.T. Ward Bro, dated 1940 and the initials GLM (Glen L. Martin). 16 1/2" long and a black duck decoy by David Fo

Black 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 or

Turned-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 undersid

Signed by Lem Ward and Dated 1932 from Crisfield, MD.From the Estate of Andy Reese - Western NY Collector

Early 20th century, likely Maryland. Manner of Ward Brothers. The piece has been used and shows good signs of age. The piece looks to have been used little however. The base is impressed with the name

Lem Ward signed duck decoy print, pictured are the Ward brothers Lemel and Stephen in their later years with their famous sign in the center and colored duck decoys, 1978 limited edition #303/950, at

SIX DECOY BOOKS AND CATALOGS, consisting of "Floating Sculpture" by H. Huster and D. Knight. Also, "Ward Brothers Decoys" by R. Gard and B. McGrath, "Decoys, Sixty Living and Outstanding Carvers" by L

Decoy, Crisfield, MD, Glass Eyes, Solid Body, Body appears to be Mostly Original, Head appears to be Restored, crack in Neck, Otherwise Good, Slightly Left Turned Head, Excellent Form & Great Profile,

Black duck, Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland. Hollow carved shooting stool model with head turned approximate 45 degrees. Signed and dated 1965 on underside. Measures 14.5" long.

High-Head Ruddy Duck Cameron T. McIntyre (b. 1968) New Church, VA, c. 2000 11 in. long Signed with an incised "CTM" on the underside. Original paint and wear. Provenance: Michael Boxer Collection

Ruddy Duck Decoy Josh Brewer (b. 1982) Little Deer Isle, ME 10 1/2 in. long A pert little chip-carved ruddy duck. Underside bears maker's incised signature. Original paint with light wear. Size 10 1/2

OUTSTANDING RUDDY DUCK HEN by Delbert “Cigar” Daisey, Chincoteague, VA. Mint original paint and unused condition. Fine detailed feathering and broad carved tail. Branded CIGAR and signed with nota

Circa 1900, likely Virginia or North Carolina. The piece having a nice elegant form with older repainted surface. Bill having an early crack and head with a tight crack at neck. L11 1/8" Sold from the

St. Catharine's Ontario. National Champion Carver

Lot Updates It appears that it could be an original head that was refitted to the body. At some point, the head was off, the seam was cleaned out, and then refitted, probably when the bird's surface w

A carved and painted ruddy duck decoy, branded RWB and dated '00 on base. 5-1/2in tall x 8-1/2in long x 5-1/4in wide.

A 5 1/2 inch miniature Knott's Island style Ruddy Duck by Curtis W. Waterfield (1926-2017), Virginia Beach, VA, signed on the underside with a "CWW" brand. Original paint with minimal wear.

A carved and painted ruddy duck decoy. Branded "RWB" and dated '00 on base. 5-1/2 in tall x 8-1/2 in wide x 5-1/4 in deep.

By Bill Toothill - marked '83.

Kemblesville, PA, glass eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint, makers signature & dated 1969 on bottom, Dr. Paul A. Johnsgard Collection, 10"L, est. 400 - 600

Early 20th century. Signed Roy Harris at the base. L12" L11 1/2" The pair having been purchased from Brunk Auctions Bob Timberlake Collection held in 2006. Sold from the collection of a Charleston, So

An 11 3/4 inch Ruddy Duck decoy attributed to being from North Carolina rig. A mixture of original paint and old in-use paint with wear and a tight age crack along the bottom.

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. T

Rochester, MI, George is a highly decorated competitive carver winning several Best of Shows as well as placing in the top 3 multiple times in various carving contests throughout the United States, gl