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Ben Schmidt Mallard Hen
Benjamin Schmidt (1884-1968) Detroit, MI, c. 1940
$345
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $600–$900under estimate
Sold Jul 2010at Copley, July 2010
SpeciesMallardConfigHenPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Benjamin Schmidt (1884-1968) Detroit, MI, c. 1940 Slightly turned, high head, decoy with early carved feather detail and unusual bottom board construction with "AW" scratched in. Original paint with a coat of sealer and gunning wear, worn to wood in places. Age lines at seams, a few scars, a tight age crack on one side, and original rigging.
Provenance: Bernie Galipeau Collection
Provenance
Bernie Galipeau Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ben Schmidt Mallards to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $240 |
| Jul 2026 | Mint | Original | $2,400 |
| Jul 2026 | Mint | — | $1,200 |
| May 2026 | — | Original | $420 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $1,020 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ben Schmidt sales