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A plump sanderling decoy displaying carved eyes, stippled paint feathering, a through-splined bill, signature Verity raised wings, and a ridged crown along the middle of the tail feathers. Finding documented Verity shorebirds is exceptionally difficult. This example, acquired directly from The Hillman auction in 1996 by the consignor, bears a "Hillman Collection" ink stamp on the underside.
Provenance: John Hillman Collection
Private Collection, Florida
Literature: Guyette and Schmidt, Inc., "The Hillman Collection: Rare Antique Waterfowl Decoys," W. Farmington, ME, April 1996, lot 233, exact decoy illustrated.
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