Premier Auction - Session I
Fri, Sep 16, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 776
Obediah Verity Attributed Painted Sandpiper Decoy
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(Seaford, Long Island, New York, 1813-1901)
circa 1900, unsigned, carved and painted wood sandpiper, 3-1/4 x 7-3/4 x 2 in.
Note: Inscribed accession number "1969.1.110" (accessioned 1969)
Provenance: Gift of Alastair B. Martin; Property from the Collections of the American Folk Art Museum
Condition
lacking base, lacking eyes (possibly as made), bill very slightly loose, chip to tail, numerous small holes throughout, surface dirt and accretion, surface abrasions, wear, and paint loss
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