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Jim Schmiedlin Rare Wigeon Pair

Jim Schmiedlin (1945-2015) Bradford Woods, PA, 1984

Jim Schmiedlin – Rare Wigeon Pair – 2017
$5,100
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $4,000–$6,000
Sold Jul 2017at Copley, July 2017

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SpeciesWigeonConfigPairPoseTurned headSize17"PaintOriginalQuantity2Carved1984

The catalog record

Jim Schmiedlin (1945-2015) Bradford Woods, PA, 1984 17 in. long

Both birds are hollow, the drake has a turned head and the hen is in a tucked-head position. Drake bears the inscription on the bottom "Only pair made." Branded “JAS" and inscribed "Return for Reward" on the undersides. Original paint with gunning wear.

Provenance: Private Collection

Provenance

Private Collection

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Jim Schmiedlin Wigeon to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2026—Original$7,800
Jul 2025—Original$5,700
7 Sep 2024Mint—$4,320
Feb 2024—Original$8,700
Oct 2023——$1,680

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