Makers / Mark McNair / Eider
Mark McNair Eider With Mussel
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 2020
$4,800
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$4,000over estimate
Sold 23 Jul 2020at The Sporting Sale 2020 — Copley
SpeciesEiderConfigDrakeSize19.25"PaintOriginalCarved2020
The catalog record
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 2020 19 1/4 in. long
A grand eider drake dining on a mussel with an uplifted head. The hollow body is finished with delicate raised wing carving. This decoy exemplifies the maker's high standards of sculptural form as well as his meticulous application of paint. Original paint with minimal wear.
Literature: Zac Zetterburg, ed., "American Decoy: The Invention," Peoria, IL, 2020, p. 109.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Mark McNair Eiders to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $4,200 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $4,500 |
| 9 Nov 2024 | — | — | $6,600 |
| Feb 2023 | — | Original | $2,760 |
| Jul 2022 | — | Original | $2,520 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mark McNair sales