Makers / Ben Schmidt / Pair of Mallard
Ben Schmidt Pair of Mallard
Benjamin Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan
$1,650
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,200–$1,800
Sold Jul 2025at Guyette & Deeter July 2025 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesPair of MallardConfigPairPoseTurned headSize16.75"PaintOriginalQuantity2
The catalog record
Mallard hen and drake with incised feather carving. Drake with slightly turned head. Measure 16.75" long.
Provenance
Len Carnaghi collection.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ben Schmidt Pair of Mallard to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Mint | Original | $2,400 |
| Jul 2026 | Mint | — | $1,200 |
| Aug 2025 | — | — | $720 |
| Apr 2025 | — | — | $390 |
| Apr 2024 | — | Original | $3,300 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ben Schmidt sales