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Ben Schmidt Black Duck
Benjamin Schmidt (1884-1968) Detroit, MI, c. 1940
$920
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $500–$800over estimate
Sold Jul 2010at Copley, July 2010
SpeciesBlack DuckPoseTurned headPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Benjamin Schmidt (1884-1968) Detroit, MI, c. 1940 This decoy has nicely carved feather detail on the body and a slightly turned head. Original paint with even gunning wear; rigged with original keel. Original age crack along back was filled by maker before bird was painted and there is a tight age crack on one side.
Provenance: Bernie Galipeau Collection
Provenance
Bernie Galipeau Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ben Schmidt Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | — | Original | $540 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $390 |
| May 2026 | — | Original | $360 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $1,200 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $570 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ben Schmidt sales