$480
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $250–$350over estimate
Sold 16 Feb 2019at The Winter Sale 2019 — Copley
SpeciesCurlewSize12.5"PaintOriginalCarved2018
The catalog record
Ian T. McNair (b. 1981) Charlottesville, VA, 2018 12 1/2 in. long
A curlew in the Cobb Island style made from mahogany with an oak bill. Decoy makers on the barrier islands of Virginia are well known for salvaging the materials that washed up on their shores, leading to the occasional application of this exotic wood in their decoys. Original paint with minimal wear.
Comparable sales
The 2 most recent Ian McNair Curlews to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | — | Original | $720 |
| 26 Jul 2007 | — | Original | $1,600 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ian McNair sales