Verity Family Running Sanderling
Obediah Verity (1813-1901) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1880
The catalog record
Obediah Verity (1813-1901) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1880 8 1/2 in. long
This racy Seaford peep with excellent provenance features carved eyes, deeply cut raised wing carving, and tight red and black stippling. Original paint with light wear and slight drip on right shoulder.
Provenance: Bud Ward Collection Henry Bishop Collection, acquired from the above, 1989
Literature: Adele Earnest, "Folk Art in America," Exton, PA, 1984, p. 163, bottom image, rigmate peep illustrated.
Provenance
Bud Ward Collection Henry Bishop Collection, acquired from the above, 1989
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Verity Family Sandpiper/Peeps to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $3,000 |
| Jul 2023 | — | Original | $14,400 |
| Feb 2023 | — | Original | $6,000 |
| Jul 2022 | — | Original | $840 |
| Mar 2022 | — | Original | $4,800 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Verity Family sales