Verity Family Reaching Plover
Obediah Verity (1813-1901) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1870
The catalog record
Obediah Verity (1813-1901) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1870 11 1/4 in. long
A Verity black-bellied plover in a rare forward-reaching pose. This plump example shows the maker's best form and carving detail with tight paint stippling. Several rigmates reside in the collection of the Stony Brook Museum. Old Verity paint with even gunning wear, including some flakes to left of stick hole.
Literature: Henry A. Fleckenstein Jr., "Shore Bird Decoys," Exton, PA, 1980, p. 42, pl. 12-14, similar plover illustrated. Milton C. Weiler and William J. Mackey Jr., "Classic Shorebird Decoys: A Portfolio of Paintings," New York, NY, 1971, pl. 23, similar plover illustrated.
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