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Mark McNair Early Mallard Drake
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 1980
$3,300
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,500over estimate
Sold 25 Jul 2019at The Sporting Sale 2019 — Copley
SpeciesMallardConfigDrakeSize16.5"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginalCarved1980
The catalog record
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 1980 16 1/2 in. long
This hollow turned-head mallard drake displays a knife finish and is incised "McNair." Excellent original paint with minimal wear.
Provenance: Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection, acquired directly from the artist
Literature: Bob Ridges, "Decoy Ducks," New York, NY, 1988, p. 84, exact decoy illustrated.
Provenance
Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection, acquired directly from the artist
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Mark McNair Mallards to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $4,200 |
| 24 Apr 2026 | Excellent | Original | $3,600 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | Excellent | — | $3,900 |
| Jul 2024 | — | Original | $9,000 |
| Mar 2022 | Excellent | — | $8,400 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mark McNair sales