Makers / Jim Schmiedlin / Merganser
Jim Schmiedlin Red-breasted Merganser Drake
Jim Schmiedlin (1945-2015) Bradford Woods, PA, 1986
$2,280
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$4,000
Sold 16 Feb 2018at The Winter Sale 2018 — Copley
SpeciesMerganserConfigDrakeSize18.25"PaintOriginalCarved1986
The catalog record
Jim Schmiedlin (1945-2015) Bradford Woods, PA, 1986 18 1/4 in. long
This hollow decoy is branded “JAS," pencil inscribed, and marked with the maker’s "Return for Reward" note on the underside. Original paint with gunning wear.
Provenance: Private Collection
Provenance
Private Collection
Comparable sales
The 4 most recent Jim Schmiedlin Mergansers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | — | Original | $7,800 |
| Aug 2023 | — | Original | $6,000 |
| Apr 2023 | — | Original | $14,400 |
| Jul 2017 | — | Original | $2,640 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Jim Schmiedlin sales