Makers / Jim Schmiedlin / Hooded Merganser
Jim Schmiedlin Hooded Merganser Pair
Jim Schmiedlin (1945-2015) Bradford Woods, PA, 1988
$7,800
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $4,000–$6,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2017at Copley, July 2017
SpeciesHooded MerganserConfigPairSize16.75"PaintOriginalQuantity2Carved1988
The catalog record
Jim Schmiedlin (1945-2015) Bradford Woods, PA, 1988 16 3/4 in. long
Both birds are hollow, branded “JAS," and inscribed on the underside with the maker’s "Return for Reward" note and usage details. Original paint with gunning wear.
Provenance: Private Collection
Provenance
Private Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Jim Schmiedlin Hooded Mergansers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $12,000 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $7,200 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $7,200 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $4,200 |
| Apr 2024 | Mint | — | $12,600 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Jim Schmiedlin sales