Verity Family Sandpiper

Obediah Verity (1813-1901) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1890

A plump sanderling decoy displaying carved eyes, stippled paint feathering, a through-splined bill, signature Verity raised wings, and a ridged crown along the middle of the tail feathers.

Finding documented Verity shorebirds is exceptionally difficult. This example, acquired directly from The Hillman auction in 1996 by the consignor, bears a "Hillman Collection" ink stamp on the underside. Original paint with gunning wear, lightly hit by shot.

Provenance: John Hillman Collection Private Collection, Florida

Literature: Guyette and Schmidt, Inc., "The Hillman Collection: Rare Antique Waterfowl Decoys," W. Farmington, ME, April 1996, lot 233, exact decoy illustrated.

Provenance

John Hillman Collection Private Collection, Florida