$4,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$4,000over estimate
Sold Apr 2026at Guyette & Deeter April 2026 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesBluebillPoseTurned headSize13.75"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Rare hollow carved bluebill. Full round body with relief wing carving and slightly turned head. Never rigged or weighted. Decoy was mounted to a presentation plaque. Measures 13.75" long.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ben Schmidt Bluebill to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | — | Original | $330 |
| Dec 2025 | Excellent | Original | $450 |
| Jul 2025 | — | — | $420 |
| Jun 2025 | — | Original | $390 |
| May 2023 | — | Original | $720 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ben Schmidt sales