$1,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$1,500
Sold Nov 2024at Guyette & Deeter November 2024 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesMallardConfigDrakeSize17"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Circa 1940. Rare hollow mallard drake. Keel has been removed. Measures 17" long.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ben Schmidt Mallard to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | — | Original | $420 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $720 |
| Dec 2025 | — | Original | $570 |
| Nov 2025 | Excellent | Original | $1,500 |
| Jul 2025 | — | — | $810 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ben Schmidt sales