Ben Schmidt Miniature Pintail Pair
Benjamin S. Schmidt (1884-1968) Centerline, MI, c. 1930
The catalog record
Benjamin S. Schmidt (1884-1968) Centerline, MI, c. 1930 9 1/2 in. long
The original owner of this pair was a foundry owner in Detroit who acquired the birds directly from the maker as gifts. In exchange, Schmidt was able to source the sugar pine used at the foundry for his decoy carvings. Original paint with light wear and drake's bill is reset with glue residue visible.
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
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 |
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