Makers / Verity Family / Shorebird (other)
Verity Family Ruddy Turnstone
Obediah Verity (1813-1901) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1875
$3,600
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $5,000–$7,000under estimate
Sold Feb 2026at Copley, February 2026
SpeciesShorebird (other)Size9.5"
The catalog record
Obediah Verity (1813-1901) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1875 9 1/2 in. long
A difficult-to-find Long Island shorebird decoy species. Appealing old gunning paint with moderate gunning wear and lifted crack under right wing.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Verity Family other shorebirds to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | — | — | $4,800 |
| Jul 2025 | — | — | $6,000 |
| Feb 2025 | — | Repaint | $9,600 |
| Mar 2022 | — | Original | $16,800 |
| Jul 2021 | Excellent | Original | $40,200 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Verity Family sales