Makers / Ben Schmidt / Pair of Canvasback
Ben Schmidt Pair of Canvasback
Ben Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan
$4,500
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000over estimate
Sold Apr 2024at Guyette & Deeter April 2024 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesPair of CanvasbackConfigPairPosePreenerSize13.5"PaintOriginalQuantity2
The catalog record
Rare rigmate pair of preening canvasbacks. Drake's bill tucked in to back feathers. Measure 13.5" long.
Provenance
Jim and Patti Aikin collection.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ben Schmidt Pair of Canvasback to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | — | Original | $1,020 |
| May 2026 | — | Original | $930 |
| Sep 2025 | — | Original | $1,080 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $1,200 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $840 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ben Schmidt sales