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THBExemplary G. K. Schmidt Rig Mallard Drake Decoy, Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924)
Lot 227
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Copley Fine Art Auctions is the world's leading American sporting art auction company. Located in Hingham, MA, Copley specializes in antique decoys and 19th- and 20th-century American, sporting, and wildlife paintings. Principal Stephen O'Brien Jr., a fourth-generation sportsman with a refined colle...Read more
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Exemplary G. K. Schmidt Rig Mallard Drake
Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924)
Detroit, MI, c. 1900
17 1/4 in. long
An exceedingly rare and important hollow mallard in unused condition. According to decoy historian and author Donna Tonelli, there are only a dozen of these Schmidt rig mallards known to exist. With beautifully swirled paint, "ribbon candy" speculums, snakey neck form, and impeccable provenance, this decoy ranks among the finest Mason mallards known to exist. Marked with both the large and small "G. K. SCHMIDT" brands on the bottom. This legendary Schmidt rig was commissioned by George K. Schmidt (1869-1939), the president of the Prudential State Savings Bank in Chicago. From approximately 1930 to 1970, this rig was essentially held in a time capsule residing in the basement of a bank.
Outstanding original paint with minimal wear from handling.
Provenance: G. K. Schmidt Rig
Thomas M. Evans Jr. Collection
Literature: Russ J. Goldberger and Alan Haid, "Mason Decoys: A Pictorial Guide," Lewes, DE, 1993, p. 23, rigmate illustrated.
Donna Tonelli, "Fish and Fowl Decoys of the Great Lakes," Atglen, PA, 2002, p. 41, rigmate illustrated.
Sotheby's and Guyette & Schmidt, "American Waterfowl Decoys: The Distinguished Collection of Dr. James M. McCleery," New York, NY, 2000, p. 179, lot 440, similar decoy illustrated.
Copley Fine Art Auctions, The Winter Sale 2012, Boston, MA, January, 2012, lot 26, rigmates illustrated.Please email condition report requests to colin@copleyart.com. Any condition statement given is a courtesy to customers, Copley will not be held responsible for any errors or omissions. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition.Condition
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