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Verity Family Sandpiper
Obediah Verity (1813-1901) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1870
$600
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$1,500under estimate
Sold 25 Jul 2019at The Sporting Sale 2019 — Copley
SpeciesSandpiper/PeepConfigRigSize7.25"PaintRepaint
The catalog record
Obediah Verity (1813-1901) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1870 7 1/4 in. long
This plump little warrior shows excellent form. X-ray reveals that this sandpiper was peppered by shot while being gunned, typical of many Long Island shorebirds. ago. Working repaint with gunning wear.
Provenance: From a Long Island gunning rig that contained peeps, plover, and yellowlegs from several different Verity makers.
Provenance
From a Long Island gunning rig that contained peeps, plover, and yellowlegs from several different Verity makers.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Verity Family Sandpiper/Peeps to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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