Makers / Jim Schmiedlin / Wigeon
Jim Schmiedlin Preening Wigeon Drake
Jim Schmiedlin (1945-2015) Bradford Woods, PA, 1992
$8,700
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $5,000–$7,000over estimate
Sold Feb 2024at Copley, February 2024
SpeciesWigeonConfigDrakePosePreenerSize15.5"PaintOriginalCarved1992
The catalog record
Jim Schmiedlin (1945-2015) Bradford Woods, PA, 1992 15 1/2 in. long
A rare preening wigeon with an underside bearing the maker's "JAS" brand along with his "Return for Reward" note and painted hunting history inscription. Original paint with even gunning wear.
Provenance: Kirby Roberts Collection
Provenance
Kirby Roberts Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Jim Schmiedlin Wigeon to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $7,800 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $5,700 |
| 7 Sep 2024 | Mint | — | $4,320 |
| Oct 2023 | — | — | $1,680 |
| Feb 2023 | Mint | — | $4,800 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Jim Schmiedlin sales