Ben Schmidt Miniature Black Duck Pair

Benjamin S. Schmidt (1884-1968) Centerline, MI, c. 1930 10 1/2 in. long

This hen and drake pair are identified by their green and yellow bills, respectively.

The original owner of this pair was a foundry owner in Detroit who acquired the birds directly from the maker as gifts. Schmidt in exchange was able to source the sugar pine used at the foundry for his decoy carvings. Original paint with light wear.

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