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Ben Schmidt Canvasback Pair
Ben Schmidt (1884-1968) Centerline, MI, c. 1950
$920
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $600–$900over estimate
Sold Jul 2013at Copley, July 2013
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The catalog record
Ben Schmidt (1884-1968) Centerline, MI, c. 1950 Two Great Lakes decoys hollowed out from the bottom, exhibiting bill detail and carved wing tips. The drake may be a decade or two older than the hen. Mostly original paint with some possible touch-up to the bottom of drake.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ben Schmidt Canvasbacks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $630 |
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $330 |
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $270 |
| Aug 2026 | — | Original | $180 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $1,560 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ben Schmidt sales