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Jim Schmiedlin Mallard Drake

Jim Schmiedlin (1945-2015) Bradford Woods, PA, 1994

Jim Schmiedlin – Mallard Drake – 2017
$2,520
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$4,000
Sold Jul 2017at Copley, July 2017

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SpeciesMallardConfigDrakeSize17.75"PaintOriginalCarved1994

The catalog record

Jim Schmiedlin (1945-2015) Bradford Woods, PA, 1994 17 3/4 in. long

A hollow mallard branded “JAS" and inscribed on the underside with the maker’s "Return for Reward" note and hunting record. Original paint with gunning wear.

Provenance: Private Collection

Provenance

Private Collection

Comparable sales

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

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Nov 2025ExcellentOriginal$8,400
Feb 2024—Original$5,400
16 Feb 2019—Original$4,500
16 Feb 2018—Original$2,100
17 Feb 2017—Original$2,160

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