Makers / Mark McNair / Mallard
Mark McNair Preening Mallard Drake
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1985
$1,800
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,800–$2,400
Sold 25 Jul 2019at The Sporting Sale 2019 — Copley
SpeciesMallardConfigDrakePosePreenerSize16"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1985 16 in. long
A rare hollow preening mallard decoy with exceptional paint showcasing fine vermiculation on the sides and back. The underside is inscribed "M S McNair."
Original paint with even wear.
Provenance: Private Collection, St. Louis
Provenance
Private Collection, St. Louis
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Mark McNair Mallards to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $4,200 |
| 24 Apr 2026 | Excellent | Original | $3,600 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | Excellent | — | $3,900 |
| Jul 2024 | — | Original | $9,000 |
| Mar 2022 | Excellent | — | $8,400 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mark McNair sales