$3,300
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $800–$1,200over estimate
Sold Apr 2025at Guyette & Deeter April 2025 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesWigeonPoseTurned headSize14.25"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Hollow carved widgeon with slightly turned head and raised wingtips. Detailed feather stamping. Signed and dated 1946 on the unpainted underside. Measures 14.25" long.
Provenance
Jim and Patti Aikin collection.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ben Schmidt Wigeon to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $1,800 |
| Nov 2024 | — | Original | $1,250 |
| Jul 2024 | Excellent | — | $2,040 |
| Apr 2024 | — | Original | $4,200 |
| May 2023 | Good | — | $390 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ben Schmidt sales