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Jim Schmiedlin Long-tailed Duck Pair
Jim Schmiedlin (1945-2015) Bradford Woods, PA, c. 1988
$6,600
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $4,000–$6,000over estimate
Sold 16 Feb 2018at The Winter Sale 2018 — Copley
SpeciesLong-tailed DuckConfigPairSize18"PaintOriginalQuantity2
The catalog record
Jim Schmiedlin (1945-2015) Bradford Woods, PA, c. 1988 18 in. long
Both birds are hollow, branded “JAS," and have the maker’s "Return for Reward" note on the underside. Original paint with gunning wear.
Provenance: Private Collection
Provenance
Private Collection
Comparable sales
The 4 most recent Jim Schmiedlin Long-tailed Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $4,080 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $5,700 |
| Nov 2023 | — | Original | $4,500 |
| Aug 2023 | Excellent | Original | $12,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Jim Schmiedlin sales