Makers / Mark McNair / Yellowlegs
Mark McNair Dovetailed Turned-head Yellowlegs
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 1994
$2,760
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$1,500over estimate
Sold Jul 2023at Copley, July 2023
SpeciesYellowlegsConfigRigPoseTurned headSize10"PaintOriginalCarved1994Signedyes
The catalog record
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 1994 10 in. long
The maker's incised signature and a stick-hole inlay is found on the underside of this hollow decoy. The inside of the removable neck joint is dated and incised "HB" for the patron. Original paint with light wear.
Provenance: Harry and Judy Bextel Collection
Literature: Zac Zetterberg, ed., "American Decoy: The Invention," Peoria, IL, 2020, p. 107, related plover rig illustrated.
Provenance
Harry and Judy Bextel 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