Verity Family Sanderling
Obediah Verity (1813-1901) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1880
The catalog record
Obediah Verity (1813-1901) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1880 8 1/4 in. long
An excellent Verity peep decoy with S-curve wings and an upright pose. This carving showcases the maker's very best tight black stippling with accents of red feathering on the back. Original paint with gunning wear, minor discoloration on left wing, replaced bill.
Provenance: Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Collection
Literature: Jeff Waingrow, "The American Decoy," The Clarion: America's Folk Art Magazine, New York, NY, Fall 1981, p. 28 and p. 31, exact decoy illustrated. Laurence Sheehan, "The Birding Life," New York, NY, 2011, p. 92, exact decoy illustrated.
Provenance
Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. 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