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Miniature Redhead Pair by Benjamin S. Schmidt (1884-1968)

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Miniature Redhead Pair by Benjamin S. Schmidt (1884-1968)

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Description

Miniature Redhead Pair
Benjamin S. Schmidt (1884-1968)
Centerline, MI, c. 1930
7 1/2 in. long

The original owner of this pair was a foundry owner in Detroit who acquired the birds directly from the maker as gifts. Schmidt in exchange was able to source the sugar pine used at the foundry for his decoy carvings.
Original paint with light wear.

Provenance: Private Collection, Detroit, gifted from the maker
Private Collection, by descent from the above

Condition

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Miniature Redhead Pair by Benjamin S. Schmidt (1884-1968)

Name: Miniature Redhead Pair by Benjamin S. Schmidt (1884-1968)
SKU: 155701763
Price: 300 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $10,000

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