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  • Ben Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan.
    Apr. 25, 2025

    Ben Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan.

    Est: $600 - $800

    Black duck circa 1950. Slightly turned head. Excellent feather stamping. Measures 18" long.

    Guyette & Deeter
  • Ben Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan.
    Apr. 25, 2025

    Ben Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan.

    Est: $600 - $900

    Black duck circa 1950. Hollow bottom board with keel removed. Raised extended wingtips. Superb feather stamping. 

    Guyette & Deeter
  • Ben Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan.
    Apr. 25, 2025

    Ben Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan.

    Est: $3,000 - $4,000

    2nd half 20th century. Very rare hooded merganser hen. Excellent feather stamping. Carved raised crest. Appears to have been signed in pencil on underside, only partially legible. 

    Guyette & Deeter
  • Ben Schmidt Black Duck Decoy
    Dec. 29, 2024

    Ben Schmidt Black Duck Decoy

    Est: -

    Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, gunning wear with some areas of paint loss, age crack on left side of tail, a few age cracks in breast & head, nice feather stamping, head is turned slightly

    Auctioneers, Inc.
  • Ben Schmidt Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
    Dec. 29, 2024

    Ben Schmidt Mallard Hen Duck Decoy

    Est: -

    Centerline, MI, glass eyes, hollow body with bottom board, combination of original & old working paint, some gunning wear, a few tight age cracks in back, small chip on left edge of tail, touchup to speculums, branded

    Auctioneers, Inc.
  • Ben Schmidt Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
    Dec. 29, 2024

    Ben Schmidt Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy

    Est: -

    Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & old working paint with combing on back, light gunning wear, overall in good condition, 15"L, est. 200 - 400

    Auctioneers, Inc.
  • Ben Schmidt Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
    Dec. 29, 2024

    Ben Schmidt Redhead Drake Duck Decoy

    Est: -

    Centerline, MI, glass eyes, hollowed out body, combination of mostly original & some old working paint, age cracks, wood knot, minor wear, 15.5"L, est. 250 - 500

    Auctioneers, Inc.
  • Ben Schmidt Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
    Dec. 29, 2024

    Ben Schmidt Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy

    Est: -

    Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, wood knot, light coat of varnish, minor gunning wear, retains original keel, nice example, 16.5"L, est. 500 - 800

    Auctioneers, Inc.
  • Ben Schmidt, Detroit, Michigan carved and painted mallard hen duck decoy
    Dec. 04, 2024

    Ben Schmidt, Detroit, Michigan carved and painted mallard hen duck decoy

    Est: $160 - $220

    Ben Schmidt (Detroit, Michigan) carved and painted mallard hen duck decoy, 20th c., with carved wing and feather detail, 17" l.

    Pook & Pook Inc.
  • Ben Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan.
    Nov. 10, 2024

    Ben Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan.

    Est: $600 - $800

    Black duck, 2nd-3rd quarter 20th century. With a shapely tall body and head that is slightly reared back. Measures 16.5" long

    Guyette & Deeter
  • Ben Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan.
    Nov. 10, 2024

    Ben Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan.

    Est: $400 - $600

    Redhead hen. Signed and dated 1964 on underside. A slight turned head. Measures 14.5" long. Very strong original paint; unused.

    Guyette & Deeter
  • Ben Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan.
    Nov. 10, 2024

    Ben Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan.

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    Widgeon, 1st or 2nd quartet 20th century. One of Schmidt's earlier decoys with simplified carving, low profile body. A blacklight reveals that Joe French once owned this decoy and id'ed it as his property by leaving his initials on underside in blacklight pen. Someone also wrote Frank Schmidt on underside which is not accurate, it is a very early Ben Schmidt.

    Guyette & Deeter
  • Ben Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan.
    Nov. 10, 2024

    Ben Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan.

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    Widgeon drake. Stamped "FB" for Frank Buck on underside. Keel has been removed. Heavy feather stamping over entire body.

    Guyette & Deeter
  • Ben Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan.
    Nov. 10, 2024

    Ben Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan.

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    Pintail hen, 2nd - 3rd quarter 20th century. Highly detailed feather stamping. Measures 16" long.

    Guyette & Deeter
  • Ben Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan.
    Jul. 27, 2024

    Ben Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan.

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    Oversize mallard with relief wing carving. Slightly turned head. Measures 18.75" long.

    Guyette & Deeter
  • Ben Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan.
    Jul. 27, 2024

    Ben Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan.

    Est: $1,200 - $1,800

    Mallard hen with incised wing carving and feather stamping. Measures 16.5" long.

    Guyette & Deeter
  • Ben Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan.
    Jul. 27, 2024

    Ben Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan.

    Est: $600 - $900

    Goldeneye with slightly turned head. Smooth body style with slight relief wing carving. Measures 14.5" long.

    Guyette & Deeter
  • Ben Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan.
    Jul. 27, 2024

    Ben Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan.

    Est: $1,200 - $1,800

    Redhead hen and drake with relief wingtip carving and slightly turned heads. Measure 13.75" and 14.25" long.

    Guyette & Deeter
  • Ben Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan.
    Jul. 27, 2024

    Ben Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan.

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Bluebill hen and drake. Drake is hollow carved from the underside. Hen is solid body with tucked head pose. Measure 15" long.

    Guyette & Deeter
  • Ben Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan.
    Jul. 27, 2024

    Ben Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan.

    Est: $1,200 - $1,800

    Oversize hollow carved black duck with relief wingtip carving and feather stamping. Measures 18.75" long.

    Guyette & Deeter
  • Ben Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan.
    Jul. 27, 2024

    Ben Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan.

    Est: $600 - $900

    Greenwing teal hen with slightly turned head and extensive feather carving. Signed on the underside. Measures 12" long.

    Guyette & Deeter
  • Ben Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan.
    Jul. 27, 2024

    Ben Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan.

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    Pintail with relief wing feather carving and incised tail feather carving. Identified and signed on underside. Measures 15.25" long.

    Guyette & Deeter
  • Ben Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan.
    Jul. 27, 2024

    Ben Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan.

    Est: $600 - $900

    Excellent black duck with slightly raised head pose. Extensive feather stamping on body. Measures 17" long.

    Guyette & Deeter
  • Ben Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan.
    Jul. 27, 2024

    Ben Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan.

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Widgeon with relief wing carving and extensive feather stamping. Appears to be unused. Measures 14.25" long.

    Guyette & Deeter
  • Ben Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan.
    Jul. 27, 2024

    Ben Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan.

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Hollow carved mallard hen with .25" bottom board. Head is slightly turned. Incised wing carving and feather stamping. Measures 17.25" long.

    Guyette & Deeter
  • Ben Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan.
    Jul. 27, 2024

    Ben Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan.

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    Hollow carved Canada goose with relief wing and incised feather carving. "Rogers Port Austin" carved in the underside. Measures 23.5" long.

    Guyette & Deeter
  • Ben Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan.
    Jul. 27, 2024

    Ben Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan.

    Est: $2,500 - $3,500

    Pair of pintails with relief feather carving and stamping. Measure 15.75" and 19" long.

    Guyette & Deeter
  • Ben Schmidt Attributed Mini Canvasback Drake
    May. 11, 2024

    Ben Schmidt Attributed Mini Canvasback Drake

    Est: -

    Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, minor paint flaking on breast & bill, minor bill chip, overall good condition, 8"L, est. 300 - 500

    Auctioneers, Inc.
  • Ben Schmidt Black Duck Decoy
    May. 11, 2024

    Ben Schmidt Black Duck Decoy

    Est: -

    Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with light wear & some flaking, nice detailed feather stamping, makers signature in pencil on bottom, 17"L, est. 400 - 700

    Auctioneers, Inc.
  • Ben Schmidt Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
    May. 11, 2024

    Ben Schmidt Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy

    Est: -

    Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, small chip to right side of bill, light coat of varnish, a few shot marks, very little wear, retains original keel, nice example, 16.4"L, est. 500 - 800

    Auctioneers, Inc.
  • Ben Schmidt Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
    Apr. 13, 2024

    Ben Schmidt Redhead Drake Duck Decoy

    Est: -

    Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint with light gunning wear, light paint loss to edge of tail, head is turned slightly left, overall a nice example, 15"L, est. 400 - 600

    Auctioneers, Inc.
  • Ben Schmidt Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
    Apr. 13, 2024

    Ben Schmidt Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy

    Est: -

    Centerline, MI, glass eyes, hollow body with unusual added metal bottom board, original paint with some gunning wear & flaking, a few age cracks, head is turned slightly left, 15"L, est. 300 - 500

    Auctioneers, Inc.
  • Ben Schmidt Attributed Coot Decoy
    Apr. 13, 2024

    Ben Schmidt Attributed Coot Decoy

    Est: -

    Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with light wear, light roughness on edge of tail & a few age cracks, overall a nice example & hard to find species, Gary Ebel Collection, 12"L, est. Market Determined

    Auctioneers, Inc.
  • Ben Schmidt Bufflehead Hen Duck Decoy
    Apr. 13, 2024

    Ben Schmidt Bufflehead Hen Duck Decoy

    Est: -

    Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, light coat of varnish, light gunning wear with minor flaking, overall a nice example & hard to find species, Gary Ebel Collection, 12"L, est. Market Determined

    Auctioneers, Inc.
  • Ben Schmidt Canvasback Hen Duck Decoy
    Apr. 13, 2024

    Ben Schmidt Canvasback Hen Duck Decoy

    Est: -

    Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, good original paint, some light gunning wear with minor paint loss to top of head, edge of bill & tail, head is turned slightly left, 16"L, est. 500 - 800

    Auctioneers, Inc.
  • Ben Schmidt Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
    Apr. 13, 2024

    Ben Schmidt Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy

    Est: -

    Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, good original paint with a few light rubs, minor paint loss to edge of bill, nice form with head being turned slightly right, 16.5"L, est. 600 - 900

    Auctioneers, Inc.
  • Ben Schmidt Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
    Apr. 13, 2024

    Ben Schmidt Mallard Drake Duck Decoy

    Est: -

    Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, mostly original paint with some hunter touchup, light gunning wear with a few rubs, tight age crack in back, hairline age crack through neck, Gary Ebel Collection, 18"L, est. 400 - 700

    Auctioneers, Inc.
  • Ben Schmidt Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
    Apr. 13, 2024

    Ben Schmidt Mallard Hen Duck Decoy

    Est: -

    Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, good original paint, nice form with detailed feather stamping, Gary Ebel Collection, 17"L, est. 700 - 1,000

    Auctioneers, Inc.
  • Ben Schmidt Pr of Redhead Duck Decoys
    Apr. 13, 2024

    Ben Schmidt Pr of Redhead Duck Decoys

    Est: -

    Centerline, MI, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, great form, these are some of the best examples that we have had the opportunity to offer, 14.5"L, est. 1,000 - 1,500

    Auctioneers, Inc.
  • Ben Schmidt Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
    Apr. 13, 2024

    Ben Schmidt Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy

    Est: -

    Centerline, MI, glass eyes, hollow body, good original paint with some touchup on right side of body, light gunning wear, Gary Ebel Collection, 16"L, est. 600 - 900

    Auctioneers, Inc.
  • Ben Schmidt Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
    Apr. 13, 2024

    Ben Schmidt Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy

    Est: -

    Centerline, MI, glass eyes, oversized solid body, original paint with some gunning wear, small chip on right edge of bill, a few shot marks, great form, 18.5"L, est. 400 - 700

    Auctioneers, Inc.
  • Ben Schmidt Bluebill Hen Duck Decoy
    Jan. 20, 2024

    Ben Schmidt Bluebill Hen Duck Decoy

    Est: -

    Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & old working paint, some gunning wear, 15"L, est. 150 - 300

    Auctioneers, Inc.
  • Ben Schmidt Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
    Jan. 20, 2024

    Ben Schmidt Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy

    Est: -

    Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, light gunning wear, a few minor paint rubs, detailed carving on wings, 17"L, est. 400 - 600

    Auctioneers, Inc.
  • Ben Schmidt Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
    Oct. 29, 2023

    Ben Schmidt Mallard Drake Duck Decoy

    Est: -

    Centerline, MI, glass eyes, 1/3 sized solid body, excellent original paint with nice detailed feather carving, Harold Haertel Collection, 10"L, est. 500 - 800

    Auctioneers, Inc.
  • Ben Schmidt Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
    Oct. 29, 2023

    Ben Schmidt Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy

    Est: -

    Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, excellent dry original paint, head is turned slightly left, minor wear to edge of tail, 14.5"L, est. 500 - 800

    Auctioneers, Inc.
  • Ben Schmidt Redhead Hen Duck Decoy
    Oct. 29, 2023

    Ben Schmidt Redhead Hen Duck Decoy

    Est: -

    Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, excellent dry original paint, very light wear on edge of bill, a few minor rubs, otherwise in great condition, makers signature on bottom, ex Ed deNavarre Collection, 15"L, est. 700 - 1,000

    Auctioneers, Inc.
  • Ben Schmidt Oversized Canvasback Drake
    Oct. 29, 2023

    Ben Schmidt Oversized Canvasback Drake

    Est: -

    Centerline, MI, glass eyes, special order oversized solid body, good original paint with light gunning wear, decoy would clean up nicely, large keel, 18"L x 8"W, est. 600 - 900

    Auctioneers, Inc.
  • Ben Schmidt Canvasback Hen Duck Decoy
    Oct. 29, 2023

    Ben Schmidt Canvasback Hen Duck Decoy

    Est: -

    Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint with nice patina, light paint loss to edge of bill & a few imperfections on back, great form with relief carved detail on back, 16"L, est. 800 - 1200

    Auctioneers, Inc.
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