Makers / Mark McNair / Shorebird (other)
Mark McNair Outstanding Preening Willet
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1980
$9,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,500over estimate
Sold Feb 2024at Copley, February 2024
SpeciesShorebird (other)PosePreenerSize9"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1980 9 in. long
This preener has an inlaid raised wing tip and the underside bears an incised "McNair" signature. Original paint with light wear.
Provenance: Kirby Roberts Collection
Provenance
Kirby Roberts Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Mark McNair other shorebirds to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $810 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $870 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $2,100 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $2,760 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $2,520 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mark McNair sales