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Jim Schmiedlin Preening Goldeneye Drake

Jim Schmiedlin (1945-2015) Bradford Woods, PA, 1987

Jim Schmiedlin – Preening Goldeneye Drake – 2017
$2,400
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$4,000
Sold Jul 2017at Copley, July 2017

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SpeciesGoldeneyeConfigDrakePosePreenerSize14.5"PaintOriginalCarved1987

The catalog record

Jim Schmiedlin (1945-2015) Bradford Woods, PA, 1987 14 1/2 in. long

A hollow goldeneye branded “JAS" and inscribed on the underside with the maker’s "Return for Reward" note and a dedication about the decoy. Original paint with gunning wear.

Provenance: Private Collection

Provenance

Private Collection

Comparable sales

The 2 most recent Jim Schmiedlin Goldeneyes to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
14 Feb 2026——$3,360
Feb 2024—Repaint$2,700

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