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Ben Schmidt Redhead Drake
Benjamin Schmidt (1884-1968) Detroit, MI, c. 1950
$173
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $250–$350under estimate
Sold Jul 2010at Copley, July 2010
SpeciesRedheadConfigDrakePoseTurned headConditionGoodPaintRepaint
The catalog record
Benjamin Schmidt (1884-1968) Detroit, MI, c. 1950 A slightly turned head, alert decoy with incised primary feather detail and a "FULTON" brand. In good overall condition with working repaint. Cork pad removed and bottom sanded.
Provenance: Bernie Galipeau Collection
Provenance
Bernie Galipeau Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ben Schmidt Redheads to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Oct 2026 | — | Repaint | $390 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $360 |
| Mar 2026 | — | Original | $870 |
| Jan 2026 | — | Original | $540 |
| Jan 2026 | — | — | $390 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ben Schmidt sales