Makers / Ben Schmidt / Black Duck
Ben Schmidt Black Duck
Benjamin Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan
$6,600
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $700–$1,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2025at Guyette & Deeter July 2025 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesBlack DuckSize17"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Black duck with slightly turned and tucked head. Incised feather carving. Measures 17" long.
Provenance
Jim and Patti Aikin collection.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ben Schmidt Black Duck to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | — | Original | $360 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $1,200 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $570 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $510 |
| Mar 2026 | Excellent | Original | $720 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ben Schmidt sales