Makers / Ben Schmidt / Pair of Canvasback
Ben Schmidt Pair of Canvasback
Benjamin Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan

$1,080
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $800–$1,200
Sold Sep 2025at Guyette & Deeter, September 2025
SpeciesPair of CanvasbackConfigPairPoseTurned headSize16.5"PaintOriginalQuantity2
The catalog record
Pair of hollow carved canvasbacks with relief wingtip carving. Drake with slightly turned head. Both are hollowed from the underside. Measure 16.5" and 17" long.
Provenance
Len Carnaghi collection.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ben Schmidt Pair of Canvasback to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | — | Original | $1,020 |
| May 2026 | — | Original | $930 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $1,200 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $840 |
| Jun 2025 | — | — | $900 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ben Schmidt sales