Makers / Ben Schmidt / Black Duck
Ben Schmidt Black Duck
Benjamin Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan
$2,700
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,200–$1,800over estimate
Sold Jul 2025at Guyette & Deeter July 2025 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesBlack DuckSize25"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Hollow carved black duck with.25" bottom board and uplooking head pose. Incised feather carving. Measures 18" long.
Provenance
Len Carnaghi collection.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ben Schmidt Black Duck to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | — | Original | $360 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $1,200 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $570 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $510 |
| Mar 2026 | Excellent | Original | $720 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ben Schmidt sales