Makers / Mark McNair / Curlew
Mark McNair Long-billed Curlew
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 2005
$13,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2025at Copley, July 2025
SpeciesCurlewSize17"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 2005 17 in. long
This grand McNair curlew features the maker's incised signature on the underside. Original paint with light wear.
Literature: Zac Zetterberg, ed., "American Decoy: The Invention," Peoria, IL, 2020, p. 109, McNair shorebirds illustrated.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Mark McNair Curlews to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $990 |
| 30 Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $630 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $1,500 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $10,200 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $9,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mark McNair sales