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Mark McNair Eider With Mussel
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 1990
$4,500
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,500–$3,500over estimate
Sold 25 Jul 2019at The Sporting Sale 2019 — Copley
SpeciesEiderSize18"PaintOriginalCarved1990
The catalog record
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 1990 18 in. long
A large hollow eider decoy with an uplifted head and a mussel in its mouth. Carved eye and bill detail with an inletted head. The body and head are held in with oak pegs. Rigged with a keystone weight and copper ring. Incised "M. S. McNAIR" and "January 14, 1990." Original paint with minimal wear.
Provenance: Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection, acquired directly from the artist
Provenance
Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection, acquired directly from the artist
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Mark McNair Eiders to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $4,200 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $4,500 |
| 9 Nov 2024 | — | — | $6,600 |
| Feb 2023 | — | Original | $2,760 |
| Jul 2022 | — | Original | $2,520 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mark McNair sales