Mark McNair Pintail Drake
Mark McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 1984
The catalog record
Mark McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 1984 This well-carved and painted hollow pintail decoy is one of the artist's signature carvings featuring carved wings, inset oak tail and scratch comb paint detail. On the bottom, under the pad weight is the dedication "Barrie - This is the pintail I used for the painting sequence on the PBS TV production. M. S. McNair, Island Neck, 1984" in painted lettering. Incised "M. S. McNAIR". In excellent original condition.
Provenance: The Barrie and Bernice Stavis Collection
Provenance
The Barrie and Bernice Stavis Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Mark McNair Pintails to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Oct 2026 | — | — | $1,050 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $3,900 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $2,880 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $10,800 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $6,600 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mark McNair sales