Makers / Verity Family / Sandpiper/Peep
Verity Family Cork Peep
Obediah Verity (1813-1901) Seaford, Long Island, c. 1880
$900
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$2,000under estimate
Sold 25 Jul 2019at The Sporting Sale 2019 — Copley
SpeciesSandpiper/PeepSize7"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Obediah Verity (1813-1901) Seaford, Long Island, c. 1880 7 in. long
Original paint with gunning wear and some touch-up to chipped tail.
Provenance: Richard LaFountain Collection
Literature: Dr. Cynthia Byrd, “The Decoys of Long Island,” Water Mill, NY, 2010, p. 31, bottom right, exact decoy illustrated.
Provenance
Richard LaFountain Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Verity Family Sandpiper/Peeps to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $24,000 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $3,000 |
| Jul 2023 | — | Original | $14,400 |
| Feb 2023 | — | Original | $6,000 |
| Jul 2022 | — | Original | $840 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Verity Family sales