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Mark McNair Stavis Preening Mallard

Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 1982

Mark McNair – Stavis Preening Mallard – 2022
$8,400
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$4,000over estimate
Sold Mar 2022at Copley, March 2022

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SpeciesMallardPosePreenerSize15.5"ConditionExcellentCarved1982

The catalog record

Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 1982 15 1/2 in. long

A hollow-bodied, turned-head decoy with carved, raised, and incised primaries. This exquisite "green head" reveals the artist's signature spoke-shave finish and a warm patina. The bird has glass eyes, nice bill detail, and is finely painted with minimal gunning wear. Incised "McNair" signature, original rigging, and painted dedication on bottom reading: "For my friend, Barrie Stavis, from your Chincoteague vacation-1982, Mark S. McNair." Excellent original condition.

Provenance: The Barrie and Bernice Stavis Collection Private Collection, New Jersey

Provenance

The Barrie and Bernice Stavis Collection Private Collection, New Jersey

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Mark McNair Mallards to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2026—Original$4,200
24 Apr 2026ExcellentOriginal$3,600
26 Jul 2024Excellent—$3,900
Jul 2024—Original$9,000
Mar 2022—Original$1,140

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mark McNair sales