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Verity Family Yellowlegs
Obediah Verity (1813-1901) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1880
SpeciesYellowlegsConfigRigSize11"PaintRepaint
The catalog record
Obediah Verity (1813-1901) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1880 11 in. long
Though a very prolific carver, this maker is known to have made few yellowlegs compared to his plover and peep forms. Old working repaint with gunning wear and a cracked bill.
Provenance: Private Collection, acquired by descent from a Long Island rig
Provenance
Private Collection, acquired by descent from a Long Island rig
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 | $9,600 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $2,400 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $2,040 |
| Feb 2021 | — | Original | $9,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Verity Family sales