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Mark McNair Preening Yellowlegs
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1980
$2,520
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,500over estimate
Sold Feb 2024at Copley, February 2024
SpeciesYellowlegsPosePreenerSize9"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1980 9 in. long
This bold carving displays a rarely seen posture which is challenging to carve. The head tucks under a wing which has an inserted raised wing tip. The underside bears an incised "McNair" signature. Original paint with light wear.
Provenance: Kirby Roberts Collection
Literature: Henry A. Fleckenstein Jr., "Shore Bird Decoys," Exton, PA, 1980, pp. 107 and 135, related decoy illustrated.
Provenance
Kirby Roberts Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Mark McNair Yellowlegs to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Oct 2026 | Excellent | Original | $1,080 |
| 24 Sep 2026 | Excellent | Original | $1,170 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $1,080 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $3,360 |
| 18 Jun 2026 | Excellent | Original | $870 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mark McNair sales