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Verity Family Black Bellied Plover
Obediah Verity (1813-1901) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1880
$2,040
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$2,000over estimate
Sold 15 Feb 2020at The Winter Sale 2020 — Copley
SpeciesPloverSize10.75"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Obediah Verity (1813-1901) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1880 10 3/4 in. long
This boldly fashioned beetle-head displays carved eyes, raised wings, and Verity's expertly stippled paint. Original paint with gunning wear, an original age line along left side, gunning touch-up to white, and a replaced bill.
Provenance: Richard LaFountain Collection
Literature: “The Year in Review 2007,” Decoy Magazine, 2007, p. 15, related example illustrated.
Provenance
Richard LaFountain Collection
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