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Ben Schmidt Black Duck
Benjamin S. Schmidt (1884-1968) Centerline, MI, c. 1930
$540
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $200–$400over estimate
Sold Jul 2025at Copley, July 2025
SpeciesBlack DuckSize17"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Benjamin S. Schmidt (1884-1968) Centerline, MI, c. 1930 17 in. long
This decoy has extensive chiseled feather detail. Original paint with gunning wear, touch-up to brown strip on head, and some cracks to endgrain.
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