Makers / Mark McNair / Bufflehead
Mark McNair Early Bufflehead
Mark McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1980
$2,280
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$2,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2026at Copley, July 2026
SpeciesBuffleheadConfigRigSize12.5"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Mark McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1980 12 1/2 in. long
A rare and early chip-carved decoy from the maker's personal rig used around Assawoman, Virginia. This turned-head example has an incised "McNair" on the underside. Original paint with even wear and some sap on lower breast and under tail.
Provenance: Bruce and Rachel Roberts Collection
Provenance
Bruce and Rachel Roberts Collection
Comparable sales
The 3 most recent Mark McNair Buffleheads to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov 2023 | Excellent | Original | $1,200 |
| 2022 | Good | Original | $3,750 |
| 25 Jul 2019 | — | Original | $660 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mark McNair sales