HAND CARVED AND PAINTED BOOKENDS IN THE FORM OF GOOSE HEADS BY THE RENOWNED WARD BROTHERS.

HAND CARVED AND PAINTED BOOKENDS IN THE FORM OF GOOSE HEADS BY THE RENOWNED WARD BROTHERS. Two of the most famous decoy carvers of all times were Steve and Lem Ward of Crisfield, Maryland. They carved much of their life and during that time won numerous carving awards and were sought out by decoy collectors from all over the north America and throughout the world. Their decoys over the years have proven to be tremendous investments and their artistic manner by which they rendered and painted their carvings is much sought after today. These bookends featuring carved goose heads set with glass eyes mounted on pine supports are also signed by Steven Ward on the underside by a piece of paper. Both Steve and Lem frequently signed their works, and or addressed them to whom they were made for. In this case they are signed on the bottom “Made by Steve Ward, Crisfield, Maryland for a very special friend, Julian Tyler, 1973”. SIZE: Approx 9″ tall (from top of bookend), bookend base approx. 7″ W. One orig fitted with a pen holder. CONDITION: Generally good. 4-39087 JJ10 (1,500-2,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	2389	$0.00	HAND CARVED AND PAINTED BOOKENDS IN THE FORM OF GOOSE HEADS BY THE RENOWNED WARD BROTHERS. Two of the most famous decoy carvers of all times were Steve and Lem Ward of Crisfield, Maryland. They carved much of their life and during that time won numerous carving awards and were sought out by decoy collectors from all over the north America and throughout the world. Their decoys over the years have proven to be tremendous investments and their artistic manner by which they rendered and painted their carvings is much sought after today. These bookends featuring carved goose heads set with glass eyes mounted on pine supports are also signed by Steven Ward on the underside by a piece of paper. Both Steve and Lem frequently signed their works, and or addressed them to whom they were made for. In this case they are signed on the bottom “Made by Steve Ward, Crisfield, Maryland for a very special friend, Julian Tyler, 1973”. SIZE: Approx 9″ tall (from top of bookend), bookend base approx. 7″ W. One orig fitted with a pen holder. CONDITION: Generally good. 4-39087 JJ10 (1,500-2,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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