Mark McNair Ruddy Duck

Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1990 A beautifully sculpted head and bill, a pumpkin-like body, and stylized primary wing cuts. The paint has nice patina with some deliberate wear. Incised "McNair" and a "Keystone" weight on bottom. A copy of the book, "Duck Decoys" by Bob Ridges accompanies this lot. A similar ruddy duck by McNair is featured on the dust jacket. In very good original condition.

Literature: Bob Ridges,"Decoy Ducks", New York, NY, 1988, p. 8 and dust jacket, similar bird pictured.