Mark McNair Red-breasted Merganser Pair

Mark McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1984-1987 Inscribed on the the hen's bottom: "The last of the Tri- Mergansers. Conceived the Spring of 1984. Begun and carved Autumn of 1986. Painted at Craddockville, Virginia 1987." The drake is inscribed: "For my friend Barrie Stavis, on your Birthday, 1984." The first drake, 1984, and the last hen, 1987, of this form of merganser carved by the maker. The two have basically the same form but vary in their finish, reflecting the three year span between them.

Drake has minor scratch on lower right side and minor shrinkage to paint on breast. Bill has been reset by the maker. Hen is in excellent original condition.

Provenance: The Barrie and Bernice Stavis Collection

Provenance

The Barrie and Bernice Stavis Collection