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Mark McNair Tern
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 2003
$1,920
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $700–$900over estimate
Sold Jul 2023at Copley, July 2023
SpeciesShorebird (other)Size12"PaintOriginalCarved2003
The catalog record
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 2003 12 in. long
The underside of this racy carving bears an incised "McNair" signature. This decoy, with an osage orange bill, was from a group made in collaboration with McNair's son Colin. Original paint with light wear.
Provenance: Harry and Judy Bextel Collection
Provenance
Harry and Judy Bextel Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Mark McNair other shorebirds to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $810 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $870 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $2,100 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $2,760 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $2,520 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mark McNair sales