Makers / Ben Schmidt / Pair of Pintail
Ben Schmidt Pair of Pintail
Ben Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan
$12,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $6,000–$9,000over estimate
Sold Apr 2026at Guyette & Deeter April 2026 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesPair of PintailConfigPairPoseTurned headSize15.5"ConditionMintQuantity2
The catalog record
Excellent pair of pintails. Relief wingtip carving and extensive feather stamping. Hen with slightly turned head. Measure 15.5” long.
Provenance
Jim and Diane Cook collection.
Comparable sales
The 4 most recent Ben Schmidt Pair of Pintail to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $3,300 |
| Apr 2025 | — | Original | $2,100 |
| Jul 2024 | Excellent | Original | $5,700 |
| Apr 2024 | Excellent | Original | $9,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ben Schmidt sales