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Mark McNair Exceedingly Rare Wood Duck Hen
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 2012
$6,325
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$5,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2013at Copley, July 2013
SpeciesWood DuckConfigHenPosePreenerSize2012"Carved2012
The catalog record
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 2012 "Wood duck drakes being so beautiful, I went nearly 40 years without making a hen." - Mark S. McNair
A hollow, preening decoy with raised wings, incised primaries, and the maker's carved signature on the bottom. According to the artist, he has made only three wood duck hens since 1974, two straight heads and this single preener. This is believed to be the only wood duck hen by the maker to ever be publicly offered for sale. Original condition.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Mark McNair Wood Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 2026 | Excellent | Original | $5,520 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $6,000 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $5,700 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $12,000 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | Excellent | — | $11,450 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mark McNair sales