Makers / Verity Family / Sandpiper/Peep
Verity Family Running Sandpiper
Obediah Verity (1813-1901) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1880
$1,800
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$5,000under estimate
Sold 23 Jul 2020at The Sporting Sale 2020 — Copley
SpeciesSandpiper/PeepPoseStandardSize7"
The catalog record
Obediah Verity (1813-1901) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1880 7 in. long
A plump Verity peep decoy with S-curve wings, the carving showcases the maker's tight stippling on the bird's head and back. Mix of original and working paint with even gunning wear.
Provenance: Private Collection, Long Island
Literature: Gene and Linda Kangas and Donald Kirson, ed., "Bonfire of Swans," Concord, OH, 2012, p. 50, exact decoy illustrated.
Provenance
Private Collection, Long Island
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