Makers / Mark McNair / Curlew
Mark McNair Cobb Island Style Curlew
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville. VA, c. 1990
$575
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $600–$900under estimate
Sold Jul 2013at Copley, July 2013
SpeciesCurlewConfigRig
The catalog record
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville. VA, c. 1990 A curlew inspired by decoys from the Cobb family's historic Virginia island gunning rig. The shorebird displays a curved bill, glass eyes, carved tail detail, and the maker's incised signature on the underside. Original condition, an age line on one wing.
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