$2,400
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $600–$900over estimate
Sold Apr 2024at Guyette & Deeter April 2024 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesBlack DuckPoseTurned headSize18"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Black duck with slightly turned head and feather stamping. Keel was removed. "HLR" branded on the underside. Measures 18" long.
Provenance
Jim and Patti Aikin collection.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ben Schmidt Black Duck to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | — | Original | $360 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $1,200 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $570 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $510 |
| Mar 2026 | Excellent | Original | $720 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ben Schmidt sales