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Mark McNair Feeding Yellowlegs
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 1990
$3,335
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$2,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2009at Copley, July 2009
SpeciesYellowlegsPoseFeederCarved1990
The catalog record
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 1990 A gestural carving of a yellowlegs that reveals influences outside of America's gunning heritage, from ancient Cycladic sculpture to Brancusi. Exaggerated legs made of old field fencing wire are mounted in a walnut base. Incised "McNAIR" on underside. In very good original condition.
Provenance: The Barrie and Bernice Stavis Collection
Literature: Henry A. Fleckenstein, Jr., Shorebird Decoys, Exton, PA, 1980, plate 99.
Provenance
The Barrie and Bernice Stavis Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Mark McNair Yellowlegs to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Oct 2026 | Excellent | Original | $1,080 |
| 24 Sep 2026 | Excellent | Original | $1,170 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $1,080 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $3,360 |
| 18 Jun 2026 | Excellent | Original | $870 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mark McNair sales