Mark McNair Rare Gadwall Drake

Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1993 An exceedingly rare "gray duck" with exceptional feather paint. Incised "McNair" signature on the bottom and stamped "H. BEXTEL" in lead weight.

Harry, like fellow architect and decoy collector Joel Barber (1876–1952), was drawn to the decoy as a truly American art form. The Bextels began collecting decoys over 35 years ago and quickly immersed themselves in the field, forming a special relationship with Mark McNair. For early patrons, such as Barrie and Bernice Stavis and the Bextels among others, McNair created some of his best work. Harry spent much of his career as an associate with the renowned architectural firm Kevin Roche John Dinkeloo and Associates where he designed spaces for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York ?C?ity from 1967 until his retirement in 2011. Original paint with minimal wear.

Provenance: Harry and Judy Bextel Collection, acquired from the artist

Provenance

Harry and Judy Bextel Collection, acquired from the artist