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Verity Family Black Bellied Plover
Andrew "Grubie" Verity (1881-1976) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1910
$1,320
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,500–$4,500under estimate
Sold Jul 2018at Copley, July 2018
SpeciesPloverSize10.5"
The catalog record
Andrew "Grubie" Verity (1881-1976) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1910 10 1/2 in. long
A classic Long Island shorebird design with an arching head and raised wings, this boldly carved decoy displays "Grubie's" best form. Mix of original and working paint with areas of touch-up, and a replaced bill.
Literature: Timothy Sieger, "The Decoys of Long Island," Water Mills, NY, 2010, p. 44, related example illustrated.
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