Makers / Mark McNair / Black Duck
Mark McNair Preening Black Duck
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 2021
$3,900
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,500–$3,500over estimate
Sold Jul 2021at Copley, July 2021
SpeciesBlack DuckPosePreenerSize16"PaintOriginalCarved2021Signedyes
The catalog record
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 2021 16 in. long
A highly refined preening black duck decoy. The hollow body has raised wing tips finished with incised layered primaries. The arching head is finished with scratch-feather paint complementing subtle feathering on the body. Signed with an incised "M.S. McNair" on the underside where the inlaid rigging loop is secured with two star-head nails. Original paint with minimal wear.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Mark McNair Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $3,900 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $2,880 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $2,520 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $2,400 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $2,160 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mark McNair sales