Makers / Verity Family / Shorebird (other)
Verity Family Ruddy Turnstone
Obediah Verity (1813-1901) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1880
$1,440
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$4,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2014at Copley, July 2014
SpeciesShorebird (other)PaintRepaint
The catalog record
Obediah Verity (1813-1901) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1880 A life-size shorebird decoy exhibiting carved eyes and the maker's raised carved wings. Verity turnstones are exceedingly rare in any condition. Early working repaint with gunning wear, shot scars, half of a raised wing reset, and a replaced bill.
Provenance: Dr. John F. Reiger Collection
Provenance
Dr. John F. Reiger Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Verity Family other shorebirds to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | — | — | $4,800 |
| Feb 2026 | — | — | $3,600 |
| Jul 2025 | — | — | $6,000 |
| Feb 2025 | — | Repaint | $9,600 |
| Mar 2022 | — | Original | $16,800 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Verity Family sales