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Jim Schmiedlin Preening Red-breasted Merganser Hen

Jim Schmiedlin (1945-2015) Bradford Woods, PA, 1986

Jim Schmiedlin – Preening Red Breasted Merganser Hen – 2017
$2,640
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$4,000
Sold Jul 2017at Copley, July 2017

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SpeciesMerganserConfigHenPosePreenerSize17"PaintOriginalCarved1986

The catalog record

Jim Schmiedlin (1945-2015) Bradford Woods, PA, 1986 17 in. long

A hollow merganser branded “JAS" and inscribed on the underside with the maker’s "Return for Reward" note. Original paint with gunning wear.

Provenance: Private Collection

Provenance

Private Collection

Comparable sales

The 4 most recent Jim Schmiedlin Mergansers to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Aug 2023—Original$7,800
Aug 2023—Original$6,000
Apr 2023—Original$14,400
16 Feb 2018—Original$2,280

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Jim Schmiedlin sales