Makers / Verity Family / Pintail
Verity Family Pintail
Stephen Verity (1865-1950) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1880
$2,520
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,500over estimate
Sold Jul 2025at Copley, July 2025
SpeciesPintailPoseTurned headSize15.5"PaintRepaint
The catalog record
Stephen Verity (1865-1950) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1880 15 1/2 in. long
A rare hollow decoy that was likely made for gunning clubs in the Carolinas. This proud bird has a high and turned head with strong cheek carving and a deep groove behind the neck. In working repaint with light gunning wear.
Comparable sales
The 1 most recent Verity Family Pintail to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | — | Repaint | $460 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Verity Family sales