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Mark McNair Mourning Dove Pair

Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 1985

Mark McNair – Mourning Dove Pair – 2009
$2,645
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000
Sold Jul 2009at Copley, July 2009

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SpeciesDoveConfigPairConditionExcellentQuantity2Carved1985

The catalog record

Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 1985 These doves feature pronounced carved raised wings, long graceful tails, delicate splined bills, and copper wire legs. These standing model decoys are from Mark's personal dove hunting rig and they are intentionally painted without eyes. Each is incised "McNair." In excellent original condition, with light gunning wear.

Provenance: The Barrie and Bernice Stavis Collection

Provenance

The Barrie and Bernice Stavis Collection

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Mark McNair Doves to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2026—Original$3,000
26 Jul 2025ExcellentOriginal$1,800
2022——$900
2022——$825
2021——$725

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mark McNair sales