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Jim Schmiedlin Rare Wigeon Pair
Jim Schmiedlin (1945-2015) Bradford Woods, PA, 1984
$7,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $4,000–$6,000over estimate
Sold 25 Jul 2019at The Sporting Sale 2019 — Copley
SpeciesWigeonConfigPairPoseTurned headSize17"PaintOriginalQuantity2Carved1984
The catalog record
Jim Schmiedlin (1945-2015) Bradford Woods, PA, 1984 17 in. long
Both birds are hollow. The drake has a turned head and the hen is in a tucked-head position. The drake bears the inscription on the bottom "Only pair made." Branded “JAS" and inscribed "Return for Reward" along with the carver's name and address on the undersides of both birds. Original paint with gunning wear.
Provenance: Jim Schmiedlin Rig
Provenance
Jim Schmiedlin Rig
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Jim Schmiedlin Wigeon to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $7,800 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $5,700 |
| 7 Sep 2024 | Mint | — | $4,320 |
| Feb 2024 | — | Original | $8,700 |
| Oct 2023 | — | — | $1,680 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Jim Schmiedlin sales