Makers / Ben Schmidt / Scaup/Bluebill
Ben Schmidt Bluebill Hen
Benjamin Schmidt (1884-1968) Detroit, MI, c. 1940
$288
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $400–$800under estimate
Sold Jul 2008at Copley, July 2008
SpeciesScaup/BluebillConfigHen
The catalog record
Benjamin Schmidt (1884-1968) Detroit, MI, c. 1940 A fine old gunning bluebill with the maker's classic bill and wing carving. Old paint with areas of gunning wear and touch up; lightly hit by shot; still rigged.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ben Schmidt Scaup/Bluebills to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | — | $438 |
| 24 Sep 2026 | — | Original | $510 |
| 2 Aug 2026 | — | Original | $330 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $4,200 |
| Mar 2026 | — | Original | $330 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ben Schmidt sales