Makers / Mark McNair / Curlew
Mark McNair Long-billed Curlew
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 2010
$2,400
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $800–$1,200over estimate
Sold Feb 2021at Copley, February 2021
SpeciesCurlewPoseTurned headSize19.5"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 2010 19 1/2 in. long
One of the largest McNair curlews we have handled, measuring over nineteen inches from tip to tail. This carving features raised wings, a slightly turned head, tack eyes, and the maker's incised signature on the underside. The bill was fashioned from a vintage pitchfork tine with the sharp tip safely bent inward. Original paint with minimal wear.
Literature: Zac Zetterburg, ed., "American Decoy: The Invention," Peoria, IL, 2020, p. 109, McNair shorebirds illustrated.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Mark McNair Curlews to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $990 |
| 30 Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $630 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $1,500 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $10,200 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $9,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mark McNair sales