Makers / Mark McNair / Curlew
Mark McNair Preening Eskimo Curlew
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 2005
$5,060
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,500over estimate
Sold Jul 2009at Copley, July 2009
SpeciesCurlewPosePreener
The catalog record
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 2005 A preening hollow decoy with Nantucket influence. Carved raised wings, split tail, glass eyes, bone stick hole inlay, carved bone bill, and a hole in the tail for stringing. Incised "McNair." In very good original condition.
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