Lot 0056

Early Curlew - David Ward

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David Ward Curlew Shorebird: Essex, CT, glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint, this curlew features a metal bill, relief carved wing detail with split carved tail, hairline age crack through neck otherwise in excellent co

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David Ward Semi-Palmated Plover: Essex, CT, glass eyes, strong original paint with distressed wear, great form with relief carved wing detail, comes with driftwood stand, makers initials on bottom, Roger Ludwig Collection, 7"L, est.

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DAVID B. WARD PREENING SWAN DECOY: Large Hand Carved Preening Swan Decoy by talented Connecticut decoy carver David B. Ward. With his signature initials on the bottom and the date 1981. Among the largest native species of waterfowl in

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Woodcock by David B. Ward (1947-2020): Woodcock David B. Ward (1947-2020) Essex, CT, c. 2010 9 in. long The underside bears the maker's "DBW" stamped signature. Original paint with light wear. Provenance: Kirby Roberts Collection

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Sandpiper by David B. Ward (1947-2020): Sandpiper David B. Ward (1947-2020) Essex, CT, c. 2000 8 in. long A turned-head carving with stippled paint detail and raised wings. The underside bears a "DBW" stamped signature. Original paint with

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DAVID B. WARD SIGNED WATERFOWL DECOY: Possibly a Bufflehead hen. Stamped "DBW 77" and signed again in ink DW '80 underneath. Dimensions: H 5.25" x L 10" x D 5.5" Condition: Some surface dirt, a few scuffs and small losses to paint.

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MALLARD PAIR, D. DOWNEY: FINE PAIR OF EARLY MALLARDS by David Downey, Florence, NJ (1893-1953). Very good restored paint and condition. Hollow construction. Both with carved feather detailed to wings and fluted tail carving.

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(2) DUCK DECOYS - WARD BROTHERS & FLORENCE NJ: 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

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1935 Model Mallard Decoy by The Ward Brothers: 1935 Model Mallard The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, c. 1935 18 in. long A rare early model with a turned and canted head. Professionally restored with dis

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Travis Ward Sr Maryland Carved& Painted Duck Decoy: (Maryland, 1865-1926) Carved and painted canvasback decoy having a very nice elegant form and early painted surface which is possibly the first surface. H8 1/2" L18" W7 1/2" Recently discovered in a C

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Early Crisfield Goose Decoy: Early Crisfield Goose Crisfield, Maryland, c. 1920 24 in. long This early gunning warrior appears to have a body by Lloyd Tyler and a head possibly by the Ward brothers. Old paint with heavy gunning w

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Chincoteague, Virginia sickle bill curlew shorebird decoy: Early to mid 20th century. Old, probably original, paint. Bill restored or replaced, see close-up photos of associated touch-up to front of head. Appx. 9" long, 11 3/4" tall with stand. Surface loss t

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Old duck decoy: Old duck decoy Length: 16".Circa 1900.Estate of Daniel W Collins, Mount Laurel New Jersey.Collins graduated Harvard and spent his life, according to his attorney, 'giving away money and spending money

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The Ward Bobwhite Quail Carving by Lemuel T. Ward (1896-1984): The Ward Bobwhite Quail Lemuel T. Ward (1896-1984) Crisfield, MD, 1966 8 1/2 in. tall, 8 in. wide This carving of a preening bobwhite quail is unique and may be the only standing quail done by the War

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Rare Curlew Decoy, Charles Birch (1867-1956): Rare Curlew Charles Birch (1867-1956) Willis Wharf, VA, c. 1910 15 in. long A rare Birch curlew with a pronounced shark-fin raised wing. The body is finished with tight scratched feathering. The under

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Early Goldeneye Pair by Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924): Early Goldeneye Pair Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1900 14 in. long A recently discovered pair of early goldeneye with especially pronounced crowns and uplifted heads. These lively h

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David B. Ward (1947-2020) - Essex, CT c.1977 - 9" tall- Representative of Davids earlier works, this plump and folky Curlew bears an as aged by the maker surface and carved wing details. Comes with the original base. Stamped with his DBW initials under the stick hole with 77 on the otherside. - - Condition: Mint as aged by artist

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Early Curlew - David Ward

Name: Early Curlew - David Ward
Brand: David B
SKU: 176247869
Price: 550 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $600 - $900

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