Makers / Ben Schmidt / Hooded Merganser

Ben Schmidt Hooded Merganser

Ben Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan

Ben Schmidt – Hooded Merganser – 2025
$2,700
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$4,000under estimate
Sold Apr 2025at Guyette & Deeter April 2025 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesHooded MerganserConfigHenConditionExcellent

The catalog record

2nd half 20th century. Very rare hooded merganser hen. Excellent feather stamping. Carved raised crest. Appears to have been signed in pencil on underside, only partially legible.

Comparable sales

The 1 most recent Ben Schmidt Hooded Merganser to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Nov 2024—Original$5,100

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