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Mark McNair Golden Plover With High Dovetailed Head
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 2000
$3,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$1,500over estimate
Sold Jul 2023at Copley, July 2023
SpeciesPloverSize12"PaintOriginalCarved2000
The catalog record
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 2000 12 in. long
This hollow carving has a removable head with a tall and thin neck. The underside bears an incised "McNair" signature and a bone-inlay stick hole. The inside of the dovetail has an incised "HB" for the artist's patron. Original paint with light wear.
Provenance: Harry and Judy Bextel Collection, acquired from the artist
Provenance
Harry and Judy Bextel Collection, acquired from the artist
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Mark McNair Plovers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Oct 2026 | Excellent | Original | $1,440 |
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $1,050 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $1,560 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $1,320 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $1,080 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mark McNair sales