Makers / Ben Schmidt / Black Duck
Ben Schmidt Black Duck
Benjamin Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan
$840
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $600–$900
Sold Jul 2025at Guyette & Deeter July 2025 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesBlack DuckSize16.5"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Black duck with slight relief wingtip carving and extensive feather stamping. Measures 16.5" long.
Provenance
Jim and Patti Aikin collection.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ben Schmidt Black Duck to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | — | Original | $360 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $1,200 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $570 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $510 |
| Mar 2026 | Excellent | Original | $720 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ben Schmidt sales