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Mark McNair Merganser Hen With Mussel

Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 2000

Mark McNair – Merganser Hen with Mussel – 2025
$3,300
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$4,000
Sold Feb 2025at Copley, February 2025

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SpeciesMerganserConfigHenSize17"PaintOriginal

The catalog record

Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 2000 17 in. long

A Monhegan-Island-inspired wide-bodied sea duck with a refined mussel in her bill. The grand body has raised wings and an inlaid head. The underside bears an incised “McNair” signature. Original paint with minimal wear.

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Mark McNair Mergansers to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
24 Jul 2026——$2,700
24 Jul 2026Excellent—$2,100
Jul 2026—Original$18,000
Jul 2026—Original$6,600
24 Apr 2026ExcellentOriginal$4,500

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mark McNair sales