Makers / Ben Schmidt / Hooded Merganser
Ben Schmidt Hooded Merganser
Benjamin Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan
$5,100
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$4,000over estimate
Sold Nov 2024at Guyette & Deeter November 2024 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesHooded MerganserPoseTurned headSize13.5"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Rare hooded merganser with slightly turned head. Signed and dated 1963 on the underside. Carved speculums and wingtips. 13.5" long.
Comparable sales
The 1 most recent Ben Schmidt Hooded Merganser to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Excellent | — | $2,700 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ben Schmidt sales