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Mark McNair Outstanding Pintail Pair

Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 1983

Mark McNair – Outstanding Pintail Pair – 2019
$4,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$5,000
Sold 25 Jul 2019at The Sporting Sale 2019 — Copley

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SpeciesPintailConfigPairSize19.5"PaintOriginalQuantity2Carved1983

The catalog record

Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 1983 drake is 19 1/2 in. long

A hollow pintail pair exhibiting exceptional paint and dynamic form. This pair represents one of the maker's finest pintail pairs with long thin necks snuggled into their backs. The drake features a long inlaid oak tail. Each is incised "M. S. McNair." and "The Kramer Collection" on their underside. Original paint with minimal wear.

Provenance: Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection, acquired directly from the artist in 1983

Provenance

Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection, acquired directly from the artist in 1983

Comparable sales

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

SoldConditionPaintBrought
3 Oct 2026——$1,050
Jul 2026—Original$3,900
Jul 2026—Original$2,880
Jul 2025—Original$10,800
Jul 2025—Original$6,600

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