Makers / Mark McNair / Dowitcher
Mark McNair Dowitcher Pair
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1980
$2,280
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $600–$900over estimate
Sold 12 Feb 2016at The Winter Sale 2016 — Copley
SpeciesDowitcherConfigPairPaintOriginalQuantity2
The catalog record
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1980 Two shorebird decoys with carved eyes, through-splined bills, and the maker's signature lightly incised in the underside of each. Carved in the style of the Rodgers Rig shorebirds from Long Island, New York. Original paint with deep patinated surface and wear.
Provenance: Private Collection, Connecticut, acquired from the artist
Provenance
Private Collection, Connecticut, acquired from the artist
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Mark McNair Dowitchers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $570 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $960 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $9,000 |
| 26 Jul 2025 | Excellent | Original | $840 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $5,100 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mark McNair sales