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Mark McNair Tern Pair
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1985
$2,880
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,200–$1,800over estimate
Sold 25 Jul 2019at The Sporting Sale 2019 — Copley
SpeciesShorebird (other)ConfigPairSize16"PaintOriginalQuantity2
The catalog record
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1985 16 in. long
A pair of stylized tern carvings with applied sides and the maker's incised signature on the underside of each bird. Original paint with minimal wear.
Provenance: Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection
Literature: Bob Ridges, "Decoy Ducks," New York, NY, 1988, p. 157, exact decoy illustrated.
Provenance
Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Mark McNair other shorebirds to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $810 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $870 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $2,100 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $2,760 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $2,520 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mark McNair sales