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Mark McNair Cobb-style Hissing Canada Goose

Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1990

Mark McNair – Cobb-Style Hissing Canada Goose – 2024
$2,160
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,500
Sold Jul 2024at Copley, July 2024

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SpeciesCanada GooseSize26"PaintOriginal

The catalog record

Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1990 26 in. long

This decoy is modeled after Cobb Island's master carver Nathan Cobb. The underside of the hollow body bears an incised “McNair” signature. Original paint with intentional maker's wear and craquelure mostly to the left side. Three dings to lower right side, and reset neck crack.

Provenance: Private Collection, South Carolina

Provenance

Private Collection, South Carolina

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Mark McNair Canada Geese to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
3 Oct 2026ExcellentOriginal$2,640
Feb 2026—Original$3,300
Feb 2026—Original$3,300
14 Dec 2024ExcellentOriginal$2,280
10 Nov 2024—Original$4,200

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