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Premier Auction - Session II - September 16, 2023

Sat, Sep 16, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 997

Obediah Verity Attributed Running Peep

Estimate: $1,000 - $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, late 19th century, plump well-proportioned body, carved eyes, raised S-curve wing carving at mantle and sharp V-form at wing tip resolution, original paint, inscribed museum accession number 1969.1.110 (accessioned 1969), 3-1/4 x 7-3/4 x 2 in.

Provenance: Gift of Alastair B. Martin; Property from the Collections of the American Folk Art Museum

Condition

losses to base of bill, bill slightly loose, underside of tail heavily worn and one side chipped with losses, traces of original paint still present, body heavily pitted with some possible shot strike, dirt, abrasions and wear commensurate with age and use

Gift of Alastair B. Martin; Property from the Collections of the American Folk Art Museum