Verity Family O'brien Verity Peep

Obediah Verity (1813-1901) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1870 8 in. long

An excellent Verity runner with strong provenance and stippling, which includes red-phase plumage. The underside bears the serifed "J.B." brand. Original paint with light gunning wear. Three small areas of touch-up in front of wing and a one-inch spot of touch-up to left wing.

Provenance: Donal C. O'Brien Jr. Collection Linda E. Johnson Collection, acquired from the above, 2005

Literature: Adele Earnest, "The Art of The Decoy: American Bird Carvings," New York, NY, 1965, pp. 48 & 53. William J. Mackey Jr., "American Bird Decoys," New York, NY, 1965, pp. 102-103.

Provenance

Donal C. O'Brien Jr. Collection Linda E. Johnson Collection, acquired from the above, 2005