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Jim Schmiedlin Hooded Merganser Drake
Jim Schmiedlin (1945-2015) Bradford Woods, PA, 1994
$4,800
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$4,000over estimate
Sold 16 Feb 2018at The Winter Sale 2018 — Copley
SpeciesHooded MerganserConfigDrakeSize16"PaintOriginalCarved1994
The catalog record
Jim Schmiedlin (1945-2015) Bradford Woods, PA, 1994 16 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 5 most recent Jim Schmiedlin Hooded Mergansers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $12,000 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $7,200 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $7,200 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $4,200 |
| Apr 2024 | Mint | — | $12,600 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Jim Schmiedlin sales