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Mark McNair Long Tail Duck

Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1980

Mark McNair – Old Squaw – 2014
$3,600
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$4,000
Sold Feb 2014at Copley, February 2014

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SpeciesLong-tailed DuckPaintOriginal

The catalog record

Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1980 A turned-head decoy displaying glass eyes, an inserted oak tail, and the maker's incised "McNair" signature on the bottom. Created in the early 1980s, this is perhaps the finest McNair old squaw to come on the market. Original paint with light patina, minimal wear, rigging removed, and an age line on the bottom.

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Mark McNair Long-tailed Ducks to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
24 Jul 2026ExcellentOriginal$4,800
18 Oct 2024ExcellentOriginal$3,000
11 Nov 2023ExcellentOriginal$3,000
11 Nov 2023ExcellentOriginal$2,100
8 Aug 2023ExcellentOriginal$2,160

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mark McNair sales