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Ben Schmidt Redhead Pair
Benjamin Schmidt (1884-1968) Detroit, MI, c. 1942
$403
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $600–$900under estimate
Sold Jul 2010at Copley, July 2010
SpeciesRedheadConfigPairSize1942"PaintOriginalQuantity2Signedyes
The catalog record
Benjamin Schmidt (1884-1968) Detroit, MI, c. 1942 A nice pair of divers with carved bill detail,signed and dated "1942" in pencil by the maker on the bottom of each. In original paint with gunning wear, primarily on the sides; both retain keels. Each has a very tight age crack along the back. Un-rasped patch on left side with slightly different patina on hen.
Provenance: Bernie Galipeau Collection
Provenance
Bernie Galipeau Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ben Schmidt Redheads to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Oct 2026 | — | Repaint | $390 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $360 |
| Mar 2026 | — | Original | $870 |
| Jan 2026 | — | Original | $540 |
| Jan 2026 | — | — | $390 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ben Schmidt sales