Makers / Verity Family / Sandpiper/Peep
Verity Family Running "red-backed" Peep
Obediah Verity (1813-1901) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1880
$2,280
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$5,000under estimate
Sold 25 Jul 2019at The Sporting Sale 2019 — Copley
SpeciesSandpiper/PeepPoseStandardSize6.75"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Obediah Verity (1813-1901) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1880 6 3/4 in. long
An excellent Verity peep decoy with S-curve wings, the decoy showcases the maker's tight stippling on the bird's head and back. The wings and back also feature red stippling. Original paint with even gunning wear.
Provenance: Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection
Provenance
Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Verity Family Sandpiper/Peeps to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $24,000 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $3,000 |
| Jul 2023 | — | Original | $14,400 |
| Feb 2023 | — | Original | $6,000 |
| Jul 2022 | — | Original | $840 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Verity Family sales