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Ben Schmidt Bluebill Hen

Benjamin Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan

Ben Schmidt – Bluebill Hen – 2025
$1,800
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $600–$900over estimate
Sold Apr 2025at Guyette & Deeter April 2025 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesBluebill HenConfigHenPoseTurned headSize13.25"ConditionExcellent

The catalog record

Bluebill hen with slightly turned head and relief wingtip carving. Feather stamping on body. Signed on the underside. Measures 13.25" long.

Provenance

Len Carnaghi collection.

Comparable sales

The 3 most recent Ben Schmidt Bluebill Hen to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Dec 2025ExcellentOriginal$540
Dec 2025——$330
Mar 2023—Original$390

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ben Schmidt sales