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Jim Schmiedlin Turned-head Mallard Hen
Jim Schmiedlin (1945-2015) Bradford Woods, PA, 1991
$2,100
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$4,000
Sold 16 Feb 2018at The Winter Sale 2018 — Copley
SpeciesMallardConfigHenPoseTurned headSize17.25"PaintOriginalCarved1991
The catalog record
Jim Schmiedlin (1945-2015) Bradford Woods, PA, 1991 17 1/4 in. long
This hollow decoy is branded “JAS" and has the painted "Return for Reward" note on the underside. Original paint with gunning wear.
Provenance: Private Collection
Provenance
Private Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Jim Schmiedlin Mallards to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Excellent | Original | $8,400 |
| Feb 2024 | — | Original | $5,400 |
| 16 Feb 2019 | — | Original | $4,500 |
| Jul 2017 | — | Original | $2,520 |
| 17 Feb 2017 | — | Original | $2,160 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Jim Schmiedlin sales