Ben Schmidt Canvasback Hen Duck Decoy

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

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, 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

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

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)

1 with turned head attributed to Danny Scriven & 1 attributed to Ben Schmidt, Centerline, MI, both have glass eyes, solid bodies, old working paint, the Pete Konwinski Collection, 16"L, est. 150 - 300

Pair of exceptional canvasbacks by Ben Schmidt, (1884-1968), Centerline, MI. The hen is a 16 ½ inch decoy with subtle carved wing and feather detail. In fine original paint with a very small tail

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, 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

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,

by unknown Michigan carver, glass eyes, body with great form, paint appears to be factory Mason paint with brush stroke detail, some flaking & gunning wear, hairline age crack on left side of neck, ov

Overall length appx. 15 inches. Typical scuffs and abrasions.

Burlington, NJ, tack eyes, hollow body, old working paint with gunning wear, age crack in back & bottom of decoy, bill repair by Russ Allen, Parksley, VA, 15.5"L, est. Market Determined

Monroe, MI, painted eyes, solid body, original paint with light gunning wear, a few age cracks in body, excellent form, exact decoy featured on pg. 41 in Hunting & Fishing Collectibles Magazine July/A

Monroe, MI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, gunning wear, some flaking & shot marks, age crack through head that has been reset, age cracks on side & back, Steve Weller Collection, 15.5"L, est

Detroit, MI, premier grade, glass eyes, hollow body, combination of some original & old working paint, gunning wear, age crack in back, shot marks, 15"L, est. 200 - 400

Detroit, MI, premiere grade, glass eyes, hollow body, worn original paint with shot marks & areas of gunning wear, 15"L, est. 400 - 600

attributed to Yak Durrell, Monroe, MI, glass eyes, oversized solid body, combination of original & working paint, shot marks & some gunning wear, wood knot on top of back, 17"L, est. 250 - 450

Detroit, MI, challenge grade, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & working paint, some shot marks & gunning wear, head appears to have been reset, 15.5"L, est. 400 - 700

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

St. Ambrose, Manitoba, painted eyes, solid body, excellent paint with nice detail & blending by unknown artist, makers stamp on bottom, 12.5"L, est. Market Determined

Glass Eyes, Solid Body, Excellent Original Paint, VERY High Head, Great Combing Paint Detail on Back and sides, Great Profile and Head Carving, 17"L x 11"T, Est. Market Determined

Delton, MI, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent dry original paint, highly detailed feather carving with crossed wingtips, head is turned right, a few small chips on edge of tail & small paint rub to e

American (Peoria, Illinois), 20th century. A Canvasback Hen duck decoy by G. Bert Graves (1880-1956), having glass eyes, overall comb feather painted, original B. Graves. Decoy. Co. Peoria, IL marked