Verity Family Ward-muller Verity Yellowlegs
Smith Clinton Verity (1845-1920) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1890
The catalog record
Smith Clinton Verity (1845-1920) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1890 12 1/4 in. long
A rare running yellowlegs with raised wings that resolve with spread wing tips. The well-preserved paint features tight stippling and an appealing craquelure. Bud Ward attributed the incised “W” on the underside to the gunning rig of Willard Verity, Smith Clinton’s son. Original paint with even gunning wear and a small rub to right wing.
Provenance: Willard Verity Rig Bud Ward Collection Dr. Peter J. Muller Jr. Collection Private Collection
Literature: Sotheby's and Guyette and Schmidt, "American Waterfowl Decoys: The Distinguished Collection of Dr. James M. McCleery," New York, NY, January 22–23, 2000, p. 102, lot 214, rigmate illustrated.
Provenance
Willard Verity Rig Bud Ward Collection Dr. Peter J. Muller Jr. 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 | $2,400 |
| 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