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Rare and Early Ward Brothers Canvasback Drake, Crisfield, Maryland circa 1930
Estimate
5,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Height 6 3/4 in. by Width 6 in. by Length 16 in.
an elegant form, well-patinated and retaining much original paint. Possibly some old hunting touch up to the breast and white areas on sides and bottom and flaking to the white areas. Horizontal age crack on one side of the decoy and vertical crack in exposed knot on the other side. Separation crack in neck where it joins the body.
Condition
LT Ward canvasback drake. Horizontal age crack on one side, vertical crack in exposed knot, separation crack in the neck where it joins the body. Minor, in-use touch up to paint.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.