Makers / Mark McNair / Curlew
Mark McNair Feeding Curlew
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 1980
$5,463
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,500over estimate
Sold Jul 2009at Copley, July 2009
SpeciesCurlewPoseFeederConditionExcellentCarved1980
The catalog record
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 1980 A fine snaky-neck carving with split tail, raised wings, glass eyes and swirl paint on underside. Inscribed "McNAIR" signature. In excellent original condition with rich patina.
Provenance: The Barrie and Bernice Stavis Collection
Literature: Henry A. Fleckenstein, Jr., Shorebird Decoys, Exton, PA, 1980, plate LXXVIII. Richard Bourne, The Rare Decoy Collection of George Ross Starr, Jr., M.D., Hyannis, MA, 1986, lot 191.
Provenance
The Barrie and Bernice Stavis Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Mark McNair Curlews to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $990 |
| 30 Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $630 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $1,500 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $10,200 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $9,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mark McNair sales