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Ben Schmidt Pintail Drake
Benjamin S. Schmidt (1884-1968) (attr.) Centerline, MI, c. 1930
$1,320
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $800–$1,200over estimate
Sold Feb 2023at Copley, February 2023
SpeciesPintailConfigDrakeSize15"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Benjamin S. Schmidt (1884-1968) (attr.) Centerline, MI, c. 1930 15 in. long
The turned-head carving displays incised feather detail and a rasp-finished. Original paint with even gunning wear, including a hairline crack at top of bill and a tail chip which has been darkened.
Provenance: Estate of A. Michael Prus
Provenance
Estate of A. Michael Prus
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ben Schmidt Pintails to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $3,300 |
| Apr 2026 | Mint | — | $12,000 |
| Oct 2025 | — | — | $480 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $960 |
| May 2025 | Excellent | — | $1,200 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ben Schmidt sales