Makers / Ben Schmidt / Mallard Hen
Ben Schmidt Mallard Hen
Benjamin Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan
$540
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $600–$900under estimate
Sold Nov 2025at Guyette & Deeter November 2025 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesMallard HenConfigHenSize16.5"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Mallard hen with relief wingtip carving and extensive feather stamping. Measures 16.5" long.
Provenance
Len Carnaghi collection.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ben Schmidt Mallard Hen to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $1,020 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $360 |
| Jan 2026 | — | Original | $600 |
| Dec 2025 | — | Original | $450 |
| Aug 2025 | — | — | $480 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ben Schmidt sales