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Mark McNair Miniature Long-billed Curlew
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 2015
$960
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $600–$900over estimate
Sold 25 Jul 2019at The Sporting Sale 2019 — Copley
SpeciesCurlewSize4.5"PaintOriginalSignedyesFormMiniature
The catalog record
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 2015 4 1/2 in. long
A miniature long-billed curlew decoy displaying raised wings, a bone bill, and carved primaries. Signed with incised "McNair" on the underside. Original stand included. Original paint with minimal wear.
Provenance: Private Collection, New York, acquired directly from the artist
Provenance
Private Collection, New York, acquired directly from the artist
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