Makers / Ben Schmidt / Black Duck
Ben Schmidt Black Duck
Benjamin Schmidt (1884-1968) Detroit, MI, c. 1920
$403
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $400–$800
Sold 17 Jan 2011at The Winter Sale 2011 — Copley
SpeciesBlack DuckPoseTurned head
The catalog record
Benjamin Schmidt (1884-1968) Detroit, MI, c. 1920 Slightly turned head decoy with his carved feathering and original keel. Original condition.
Provenance: Private Collection, Texas
Provenance
Private Collection, Texas
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ben Schmidt Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | — | Original | $540 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $390 |
| May 2026 | — | Original | $360 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $1,200 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $570 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ben Schmidt sales