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Verity Family Yellowlegs
Alonzo Verity (1872-1938) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1900
$2,400
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$2,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2025at Copley, July 2025
SpeciesYellowlegsSize9.75"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Alonzo Verity (1872-1938) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1900 9 3/4 in. long
A rare decoy with good wing carving and tight stippling by the son of Smith Clinton Verity. Strong original paint with gunning wear and shot on right side.
Provenance: Richard LaFountain Collection Private Collection
Provenance
Richard LaFountain Collection Private Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Verity Family Yellowlegs to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $5,100 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $9,600 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $2,040 |
| Feb 2021 | — | Original | $9,000 |
| Feb 2021 | — | — | $1,560 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Verity Family sales