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Ben Schmidt Canvasback Drake
Benjamin Schmidt (1884-1968) Centerline, MI, c. 1947
$600
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $200–$400over estimate
Sold Feb 2025at Copley, February 2025
SpeciesCanvasbackConfigDrakeSize16.5"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Benjamin Schmidt (1884-1968) Centerline, MI, c. 1947 16 1/2 in. long
The underside retains a weighted keel and a collector's note. Original paint with light wear.
Provenance: The George Secor Decoy Collection to Benefit Delta Waterfowl
Provenance
The George Secor Decoy Collection to Benefit Delta Waterfowl
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ben Schmidt Canvasbacks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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