$1,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $600–$900over estimate
Sold Apr 2025at Guyette & Deeter April 2025 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesBlack DuckConditionExcellentPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Black duck circa 1950. Hollow bottom board with keel removed. Raised extended wingtips. Superb feather stamping.
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