Makers / Ian McNair / Black Duck
Ian McNair Swimming Black Duck
Ian McNair (b. 1981) Charlottesville, VA, 2018
$1,320
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $400–$500over estimate
Sold Jul 2018at Copley, July 2018
SpeciesBlack DuckPoseSwimmingSize19.75"PaintOriginalCarved2018Signedyes
The catalog record
Ian McNair (b. 1981) Charlottesville, VA, 2018 19 3/4 in. long
One of the maker's very best carvings to date, the bird features a thin paddle tail, elegant raised wing carving, a slightly turned head, and stellar paint. This hollow decoy is signed with an incised "I McNAIR" on the underside. Original paint with minimal wear.
Comparable sales
The 2 most recent Ian McNair Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | — | Original | $900 |
| 24 Jul 2016 | — | Original | $600 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ian McNair sales