$10,925
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $5,000–$10,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2009at Copley, July 2009
SpeciesSwanPoseFeederCarved1985
The catalog record
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 1985 A whistling swan carved in a feeding posture. The neck and overall form are reminiscent of John James Audubon's famous print. Incised signature reads "For B.C.'s Birthday, May 29, 1985, M. S. McNair." With pegged construction, rigged with a keystone weight. Age lines along both sides at body seam and one side of the neck.; faint water stains on top of decoy.
Provenance: The Barrie and Bernice Stavis Collection
Provenance
The Barrie and Bernice Stavis Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Mark McNair Swans to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $60,000 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $6,000 |
| Feb 2025 | — | Original | $9,000 |
| 9 Nov 2024 | Excellent | Original | $4,200 |
| Feb 2023 | — | Original | $1,680 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mark McNair sales