Makers / Ben Schmidt / Pintail
Ben Schmidt Pintail Hen
Benjamin Schmidt (1884-1968) Centerline, MI, c. 1930
$600
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $300–$500over estimate
Sold 12 Feb 2015at The Winter Sale 2015 — Copley
SpeciesPintailConfigHenPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Benjamin Schmidt (1884-1968) Centerline, MI, c. 1930 This decoy displays carved primaries and "doubled up" feathering on the body, a feature found on early pintail hens by the maker. Original paint with even gunning wear and a few age lines.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ben Schmidt Pintails to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $3,300 |
| Apr 2026 | Mint | — | $12,000 |
| Oct 2025 | — | — | $480 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $960 |
| May 2025 | Excellent | — | $1,200 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ben Schmidt sales