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Mark McNair Running Curlew

Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1980

Mark McNair – Running Curlew – 2022
$1,680
Brought, including buyer's premium
Sold Jul 2022at Copley, July 2022

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SpeciesCurlewPoseStandardSize18"PaintOriginal

The catalog record

Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1980 18 in. long

An early shorebird with the maker's incised "McNAIR" signature on the bottom. Original paint with light wear.

Provenance: Donald Kirson Collection

Literature: Henry A. Fleckenstein Jr., "Shore Bird Decoys," Exton, PA, 1980, p. 107, related decoy illustrated.

Provenance

Donald Kirson Collection

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Mark McNair Curlews to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
26 Sep 2026——$990
30 Jul 2026ExcellentOriginal$630
24 Jul 2026ExcellentOriginal$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