Antique Duck Decoy Redhead Hen by Ben Schmidt

Antique Hand Carved and Hand Painted Circa 1930's Duck Decoy Hollow Redhead Hen by Ben Schmidt, Detroit, Michigan. 8 inches x 15 inches (#41)

Ben Schmidt, Michigan, 16"L. Condition: Fair, Age Crack in Body.

1 Ben Schmidt redhead hen, 1 canvasback hen by east coast carver, branded CARTER on bottom, 1 bluebill drake & 1 hen by unknown carvers, all are combination of original & working paint, some with wear

Centerline, MI, both have glass eyes, drake has solid body, appears to be original paint with some hunter touchup to bill & hen is center hollowed, mostly original paint with touchups on sides, both h

Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, mint dry original paint, highly detailed feather carving, appears to be in unused condition, an excellent example, 18"L, est. 1,500 - 2,500

Centerline, MI, glass eyes, center hollowed body, mostly original paint with some hunter touchup, bill repair, the Pete Konwinski Collection, 16"L, est. 250 - 450

Centerline MI, Glass eyes, Solid Body, Strong Original Paint, Branded J.H on Bottom, A Few Shot Marks Otherwise Nearly Perfect, 15"L, Est. 600-800

Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid bodies, good original paint with some areas of flaking & wear, a few age cracks, good working examples, 15"L, est. 400 - 700

Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid bodies, mostly original paint with some gunning wear & shot marks, drake has hairline crack in bill, Dr. Paul A. Johnsgard Collection, 17"L, est. 300 - 500

A Ben Schmidt Mallard Duck Decoy. Ben Schmidt (St. Clair Flats) decoy with old paint. Minor wear. 17 1/2" long. ESTIMATE $200-300

1 Ben Schmidt redhead drake, Centerline, MI, glass eyes, hollow body, combination of original & working paint with some gunning wear & a few shot marks, 14"L & 1 canvasback drake attr to Dave Hodgman,

Hayes Mallard Hen & Willie Ross Redhead. 18"L, Wood Crack; Length 15". Condition: Good.

Michigan, glass eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint, drake has nice combing detail on back, hen has highly detailed feather stamping, excellent form carved in the style of Ben Schmidt, hen's

Centerline, MI, both have glass eyes, bluebill drake is center hollowed body, combination of mostly original paint with some enhancements to white on sides & speculums, canvasback hen is solid body, o

Red Head Hen, glass eyes, possibly repainted.L: approx. 14".Provenance: the estate of John Long, highly regarded Virginia antiques dealer and collector.

1 redhead drake by Ben, center hollowed body, restored paint, 1 bluebill drake, solid body, working paint, 1 early Ben mallard drake, solid body, old working paint that has been taken down & 1 redhead

A St. Clair Flats Bob-Tail Red Head Duck Decoy. Original worn paint, moderate to heavy wear. 14" long. ESTIMATE $100-200

A St. Clair Flats Hollow Body Red Head Duck Decoy. Old repaint, chipping to tail, alligatored worn surface. 12 1/2" long. ESTIMATE $50-100

A Mason Factory Red Head Standard Grade Duck Decoy. Repainted, heavy wear, head loose. 15 1/2" long. ESTIMATE $100-200

A St. Clair Flats Bob-Tail Red Head Duck Decoy. Worn original paint. 14" long. ESTIMATE $50-100

Four mid 20th century Saint Clair Flats duck decoys. Includes two bluebills, a redhead and a goldeneye. Bluebills repainted, others with original paint. Moderate wear to paint, goldeneye with splits t

A Pair of St. Clair Flats Red Head Decoys. Mid 20th Century. Original worn paint, repair to the one head. 14" long. ESTIMATE $100-200

Antique Circa 1920's Hand Carved and Hand Painted Duck Decoy Redhead Hi-Neck by Stanley Woodman, Wolf Island, Ontario. 9 inches x 20 inches (#21)

Antique Hand Carved and Hand Painted Circa 1930's Duck Decoy Hen Broadbill by Stan Woodman, Painted by Davy Nichol, Wolf Island, Ontario. 5.5 inches x 11 inches.(#58)