Makers / Ben Schmidt / Pair of Pintail
Ben Schmidt Pair of Pintail
Benjamin Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan
$2,100
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000
Sold Apr 2025at Guyette & Deeter April 2025 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesPair of PintailConfigPairSize16.5"PaintOriginalQuantity2
The catalog record
Pair of pintails with relief wingtip carving. "L" stamped on the undersides for the Lancaster collection. Measure 16.5" long.
Provenance
Len Carnaghi collection.
Comparable sales
The 4 most recent Ben Schmidt Pair of Pintail to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $3,300 |
| Apr 2026 | Mint | — | $12,000 |
| Jul 2024 | Excellent | Original | $5,700 |
| Apr 2024 | Excellent | Original | $9,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ben Schmidt sales