Verity Family Black Bellied Plover
Obediah Verity (1813-1901) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1880
The catalog record
Obediah Verity (1813-1901) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1880 11 in. long
A classic Seaford beetle-head carving with refined form and tight stippling. In old working Verity paint with gunning wear, including some flaking, mostly on breast and top of tail.
Provenance:
Literature: The Ward Museum, "The Decoys of Long Island," Salisbury, MD, 2010, p. 31, related example illustrated. Robert Shaw, "Call to the Sky: The Decoy Collection of James M. McCleery, M.D.," Houston, TX, 1992, p. 43, related examples illustrated. William J. Mackey Jr., "American Bird Decoys," New York, NY, 1965, p. 102, pl. 85, related decoys illustrated.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Verity Family Plovers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $270 |
| Jul 2026 | — | — | $1,680 |
| Jul 2026 | — | — | $900 |
| Feb 2026 | — | — | $21,600 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $3,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Verity Family sales