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Verity Family Black Bellied Plover
Obediah Verity (1813-1901) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1880
$2,400
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $600–$900over estimate
Sold Jul 2018at Copley, July 2018
SpeciesPloverSize9.25"
The catalog record
Obediah Verity (1813-1901) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1880 9 1/4 in. long
A plump plover with an incised "GV" under the tail. Old paint mostly worn to wood with gunning wear and a replaced bill.
Provenance: Lloyd Johnson Collection Mort Hanson Collection K. Barry and Janet Sharpless Collection, acquired from the above, 1970
Provenance
Lloyd Johnson Collection Mort Hanson Collection K. Barry and Janet Sharpless Collection, acquired from the above, 1970
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