Makers / Ben Schmidt / Black Duck
Ben Schmidt Black Duck
Benjamin Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan
$960
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $600–$900over estimate
Sold Nov 2025at Guyette & Deeter November 2025 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesBlack DuckSize17"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Black duck with raised wingtips and feather stamping. Measures 17" long.
Provenance
Len Carnaghi collection.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ben Schmidt Black Duck to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | — | Original | $360 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $1,200 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $570 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $510 |
| Mar 2026 | Excellent | Original | $720 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ben Schmidt sales