Makers / Ben Schmidt / Pair of Bluebill
Ben Schmidt Pair of Bluebill
Benjamin Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan
$1,500
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $800–$1,200over estimate
Sold Jul 2025at Guyette & Deeter July 2025 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesPair of BluebillConfigPairSize14.5"PaintOriginalQuantity2
The catalog record
Pair of bluebills with slight relief wingtip carving. Drake's wooden keel was removed. Measures 14.5" long.
Provenance
Len Carnaghi collection.
Comparable sales
The 3 most recent Ben Schmidt Pair of Bluebill to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | — | Original | $630 |
| Jul 2024 | Excellent | Original | $1,080 |
| Feb 2024 | — | Original | $1,800 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ben Schmidt sales