Makers / Mark McNair / Merganser
Mark McNair Red-breasted Merganser Drake
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 1984
$3,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000
Sold 15 Feb 2020at The Winter Sale 2020 — Copley
SpeciesMerganserConfigDrakeSize17.5"PaintOriginalCarved1984Signedyes
The catalog record
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 1984 17 1/2 in. long
A merganser in a reared back position displaying a rare pinch breast and a nicely balanced paint pattern. The underside is signed with an incised “McNair” and the maker's pencilled signature. The weight displays "Carol Sue 1984" incised by the maker. Original paint with wear.
Provenance: Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection
Provenance
Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Mark McNair Mergansers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2026 | — | — | $2,700 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | Excellent | — | $2,100 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $18,000 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $6,600 |
| 24 Apr 2026 | Excellent | Original | $4,500 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mark McNair sales