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Early pintail hen, Ben Schmidt, Detroit, Michigan, 2nd quarter 20th century.

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Early pintail hen, Ben Schmidt, Detroit, Michigan, 2nd quarter 20th century.

Item Details

Description

Incised wing feather detail. Also with Schmidt's feather stamping on much of the bird. Keel was removed at some point. Mesures 17" long.

Condition

Original paint with very minor wear; a few shot strikes; hairline crack in one eye with a few tiny spots of touchup around the same eye.

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Early pintail hen, Ben Schmidt, Detroit, Michigan, 2nd quarter 20th century.

Name: Early pintail hen, Ben Schmidt, Detroit, Michigan, 2nd quarter 20th century.
SKU: 156521995
Price: 1400 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $2,000 - $3,000

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Starting Price $1,000

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