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Jim Schmiedlin Wood Duck Drake
Jim Schmiedlin (1945-2015) Bradford Woods, PA, 1997
$9,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $4,500–$5,500over estimate
Sold 16 Feb 2019at The Winter Sale 2019 — Copley
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The catalog record
Jim Schmiedlin (1945-2015) Bradford Woods, PA, 1997 15 1/2 in. long
Signed, dated, and branded by the maker on the bottom.
Schmiedlin, who recently passed away, made very few decoys of this species, making it a rare opportunity to collect one of his most desirable works. Original paint with minor gunning wear.
Provenance: Herb Wetanson Collection
Provenance
Herb Wetanson Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Jim Schmiedlin Wood Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | — | Original | $17,400 |
| Nov 2024 | Excellent | Original | $11,400 |
| 18 May 2024 | — | Original | $3,720 |
| Apr 2024 | Excellent | Original | $5,400 |
| Apr 2023 | Excellent | Original | $48,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Jim Schmiedlin sales