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Verity Family Sanderling

Obediah Verity (1813-1901) (attributed) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1880

Verity Family – Sanderling – 2010
$1,610
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,500
Sold Jul 2010at Copley, July 2010

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SpeciesSandpiper/PeepPaintOriginal

The catalog record

Obediah Verity (1813-1901) (attributed) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1880 A rare peep decoy with traditional "S" shaped wings, carved eyes and an inletted bill. Original paint with old gunning touch up; minor flaking and wear; bill is worn to the wood; hit by shot.

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Verity Family Sandpiper/Peeps to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2026—Original$24,000
Feb 2026—Original$3,000
Jul 2023—Original$14,400
Feb 2023—Original$6,000
Jul 2022—Original$840

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Verity Family sales