Makers / Mark McNair / Black Duck
Mark McNair Preening Black Duck
Mark McNair Craddockville, VA, c. 1980
$6,900
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$4,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2008at Copley, July 2008
SpeciesBlack DuckConfigRigPosePreenerConditionExcellent
The catalog record
Mark McNair Craddockville, VA, c. 1980 A stunning turned-head decoy with raised primaries. Incised "McNair" signature and written in pencil "from my personal rig - winter of 1980-81." In excellent original condition with minimal gunning wear.
Provenance: Collection of Robert McNair, the artist's father
Provenance
Collection of Robert McNair, the artist's father
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Mark McNair Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $3,900 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $2,880 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $2,520 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $2,400 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $2,160 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mark McNair sales