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Ben Schmidt Canvasback
Benjamin Schmidt (1884-1968) Detroit, MI, c. 1940
$225
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $300–$500under estimate
Sold 26 Jul 2007at The Sporting Sale 2007 — Copley
SpeciesCanvasback
The catalog record
Benjamin Schmidt (1884-1968) Detroit, MI, c. 1940 In original paint with even gunning wear, lightly hit by shot, some working repaint to bill, breast and underside.
Provenance: Peter Muller Collection Dr. S. Lloyd Newberry Collection
Literature: D. Webster and W. Kehoe, Shelburne Museum Decoys, Shelburne, VT, 1961, p. 58.
Provenance
Peter Muller Collection Dr. S. Lloyd Newberry Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ben Schmidt Canvasbacks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $630 |
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $330 |
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $270 |
| Aug 2026 | — | Original | $180 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $1,560 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ben Schmidt sales