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Mark McNair Stavis Early Preening Black Duck
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 1973
SpeciesBlack DuckPosePreenerSize14.5"PaintOriginalCarved1973
The catalog record
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 1973 14 1/2 in. long
The underside of this early McNair bears the maker's incised “MSM” and a notation stating, "This is one of my very first decoys...The Wheeler/Holmes/Laing influence is certainly apparent..." Original paint with light wear and some surface discoloration.
Provenance: The Barrie and Bernice Stavis Collection Private Collection, by descent from the above
Provenance
The Barrie and Bernice Stavis Collection Private Collection, by descent from the above
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Mark McNair Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $3,900 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $2,880 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $2,520 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $2,400 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $2,160 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mark McNair sales