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Verity Family Black Bellied Plover
Obediah Verity (1813-1901) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1880
$3,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $6,000–$9,000under estimate
Sold Feb 2026at Copley, February 2026
SpeciesPloverSize11.5"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Obediah Verity (1813-1901) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1880 11 1/2 in. long
A very well-carved plover showcasing Verity's best stippled paint. Original paint with even gunning wear and some bare wood on left wing, typical old dark wash to black on front. Original tight crack in top of head.
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 | $2,040 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Verity Family sales