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Ben Schmidt Bluebill Drake
Benjamin Schmidt (1884-1968) Centerline, MI, 1963
$360
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $200–$300over estimate
Sold 12 Feb 2015at The Winter Sale 2015 — Copley
SpeciesScaup/BluebillConfigDrakePaintOriginalCarved1963Signedyes
The catalog record
Benjamin Schmidt (1884-1968) Centerline, MI, 1963 The decoy displays carved bill and feather detail. The maker signed and dated the bottom. Original paint with light gunning wear and age lines.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ben Schmidt Scaup/Bluebills to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | — | $438 |
| 24 Sep 2026 | — | Original | $510 |
| 2 Aug 2026 | — | Original | $330 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $4,200 |
| Mar 2026 | — | Original | $330 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ben Schmidt sales