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Ben Schmidt Canvasback Pair

Benjamin Schmidt (1884-1968) Detroit, MI, c. 1930

Ben Schmidt – Canvasback Pair – 2011
$1,150
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$1,500
Sold Jul 2011at Copley, July 2011

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The catalog record

Benjamin Schmidt (1884-1968) Detroit, MI, c. 1930 Displaying Schmidt's traditional wing detail, carved bills, and their original keels. The drake is branded "EAO" on the bottom. Original paint with in-use paint touch-up to the black areas and light gunning wear.

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Ben Schmidt Canvasbacks to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
10 Oct 2026—Original$630
26 Sep 2026——$330
26 Sep 2026——$270
Aug 2026—Original$180
Jul 2026—Original$1,560

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ben Schmidt sales