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Mark McNair Wood Duck Drake

Mark McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1987

Mark McNair – Wood Duck Drake – 2010
$4,025
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2010at Copley, July 2010

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SpeciesWood DuckConfigDrakeConditionExcellent

The catalog record

Mark McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1987 Classic hollow-bodied decoy with a carved crest mortised into the back, raised primaries, subtle bill detail and glass eyes. Finely painted with intricate combed sides and nice patina. Rigged with a chamfered lead weight and anchor loop. Incised "McNair" and hand-painted signature. Written dedication on the bottom reads: "A memorial to a truly unforgettable evening. September 10, 1987." In excellent original condition.

Provenance: The Barrie and Bernice Stavis Collection

Provenance

The Barrie and Bernice Stavis Collection

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Mark McNair Wood Ducks to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
18 Jun 2026ExcellentOriginal$5,520
Feb 2026—Original$6,000
Feb 2026—Original$5,700
Jul 2025—Original$12,000
24 Apr 2025Excellent—$11,450

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