Makers / Mark McNair / Curlew
Mark McNair Hollow Roothead Curlew
Mark McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1975
$1,840
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $900–$1,200over estimate
Sold Jul 2013at Copley, July 2013
SpeciesCurlewPaintOriginalSignedyes
The catalog record
Mark McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1975 A very early McNair shorebird decoy with carved eyes and raised wings. Signed by the artist with a large incised "M" on the underside. Original paint with light wear from handling, an age line around the face, an age crack along the back of the head, neck, and top of the wings, and an age split along the underside.
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