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Mark McNair Turned-head Long-billed Curlew
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 2019
$8,400
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$5,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2024at Copley, July 2024
SpeciesCurlewPoseTurned headSize16"PaintOriginalCarved2019
The catalog record
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 2019 16 in. long
A grand hollow-carved curlew with a mortise-and-tenon fit removable head. The bird features exceptional paint and carved primaries. One of the finest McNair shorebirds known to exist. The underside bears an incised “McNair” signature. Original paint with light wear.
Provenance: Private Collection, South Carolina, acquired from the Audubon Gallery, Charleston, SC
Provenance
Private Collection, South Carolina, acquired from the Audubon Gallery, Charleston, SC
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Mark McNair Curlews to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $990 |
| 30 Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $630 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $1,500 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $10,200 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $9,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mark McNair sales