Ben Schmidt Miniature Green-wing Teal Pair

Benjamin S. Schmidt (1884-1968) Centerline, MI, c. 1930 8 in. long

The drake has a slightly turned head and both exhibit carved feather detail.

The original owner of this pair was a foundry owner in Detroit who acquired the birds directly from the maker as gifts. Schmidt in exchange was able to source the sugar pine used at the foundry for his decoy carvings. Original paint with light wear.

Provenance: Private Collection, Detroit, gifted from the maker Private Collection, by descent from the above

Provenance

Private Collection, Detroit, gifted from the maker Private Collection, by descent from the above