Makers / Mark McNair / Merganser
Mark McNair "high-tri" Merganser Pair
Mark McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1990
$18,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $8,000–$12,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2026at Copley, July 2026
SpeciesMerganserConfigPairSize16"PaintOriginalQuantity2
The catalog record
Mark McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1990 16 in. long
This design was first published in the 1990s, and a closely related pair recently set a record for the maker's work at auction. Each has a keystone weight, rigging line, and an incised "McNair" signature. Original paint and wear with some original age lines in wood.
Literature: Curtis Badger, "Mark McNair," Wildfowl Carving and Collecting, Harrisburg, PA, Summer, 1993, front cover, high-tri pair illustrated.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Mark McNair Mergansers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2026 | — | — | $2,700 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | Excellent | — | $2,100 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $6,600 |
| 24 Apr 2026 | Excellent | Original | $4,500 |
| 24 Apr 2026 | Excellent | Original | $3,600 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mark McNair sales