Verity Family Sandpiper
Obediah Verity (1813-1901) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1880
The catalog record
Obediah Verity (1813-1901) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1880 A Long Island shorebird displaying Verity's carved wings and eyes. Marks from the Joe French collection, including a small "JF" stamp, are on the underside of the bird. Old in-use repaint with heavy gunning wear including old head and tail chips and a replaced bill.
Provenance: Joseph B. French Collection William Tosi Collection
Literature: Adele Earnest, "The Art of the Decoy: American Bird Carvings," West Chester, PA, 1965, p. 48, Fig. 22, similar example illustrated.
Provenance
Joseph B. French Collection William Tosi 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