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Verity Family Pintail

Stephen Verity (attributed) Seaford, NY, c. 1890

Verity Family – Pintail – 2009
$460
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $200–$400over estimate
Sold Jul 2009at Copley, July 2009

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SpeciesPintailPaintRepaint

The catalog record

Stephen Verity (attributed) Seaford, NY, c. 1890 A very old decoy, probably made for a gunning camp in the Carolinas. Hollow with a bottom board, slightly-raised carved wings, glass eyes and bill carving. Branded "G.... LUARK." In working repaint with some gunning wear; tight crack in neck; slight seam separation at bottom board; original rigging.

Provenance: Private Collection, Virginia

Provenance

Private Collection, Virginia

Comparable sales

The 1 most recent Verity Family Pintail to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2025—Repaint$2,520

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Verity Family sales