$2,400
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$5,000under estimate
Sold Apr 2023at Guyette & Deeter Spring 2023 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesWhite-winged ScoterPoseTurned headSize16.5"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Hollow carved with relief wing and tail feather carving. Raised crossed wingtips and slightly turned head. Highly detailed bill and feather carving. Identified, signed, and dated 1984 on the underside. Also branded "JAS". Measures 16.5" long.
Comparable sales
The 2 most recent Jim Schmiedlin White-winged Scoter to cross the block.
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Jim Schmiedlin sales