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Verity Family Sandpiper
Obediah Verity (1813-1901) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1880
$1,900
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$4,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2014at Copley, July 2014
SpeciesSandpiper/PeepConfigRigPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Obediah Verity (1813-1901) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1880 A carved-eye shorebird decoy with a through-splined bill, carved raised wings, and a "JB" rig brand. Original paint with patina, gunning wear, and tight cracks on one side of head and back of neck.
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