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Verity Family O'brien Verity Black-bellied Plover
Obediah Verity (1813-1901) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1880
$4,800
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $5,000–$8,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2021at Copley, July 2021
SpeciesPloverSize10.75"
The catalog record
Obediah Verity (1813-1901) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1880 10 3/4 in. long
A superb full-bodied "beetle-head" with three distinct iterations of stippling expertly applied. Old Verity paint with gunning wear.
Provenance: Donal C. O'Brien Jr. Collection The Johnson Collection, acquired from the above, 2005
Provenance
Donal C. O'Brien Jr. Collection The Johnson Collection, acquired from the above, 2005
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Verity Family Plovers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $270 |
| Jul 2026 | — | — | $1,680 |
| Jul 2026 | — | — | $900 |
| Feb 2026 | — | — | $21,600 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $3,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Verity Family sales