Makers / Mark McNair / Merganser
Mark McNair Merganser Drake
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 1996
$2,040
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,200–$1,800over estimate
Sold 12 Feb 2015at The Winter Sale 2015 — Copley
SpeciesMerganserConfigDrakeSize19.5"PaintOriginalCarved1996Signedyes
The catalog record
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 1996 19 1/2 in. long
A slightly over-size hollow decoy with carved eyes, an inletted head, carved bill detail, a horse hair crest, lightly raised primaries, and notched tail feathers. The bottom board is signed and dated with the maker's incised signature. Original paint with minor wear and the weight has been removed.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Mark McNair Mergansers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2026 | — | — | $2,700 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | Excellent | — | $2,100 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $18,000 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $6,600 |
| 24 Apr 2026 | Excellent | Original | $4,500 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mark McNair sales