Makers / Mark McNair / Heron
Mark McNair Hollow Preening Great Blue Heron
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 2010
$38,400
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $5,000–$8,000over estimate
Sold Feb 2025at Copley, February 2025
SpeciesHeronPosePreenerSize35"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 2010 57 1/4 in. tall, 35 in. long
Herons of any vintage are rare and were historically made as confidence decoys. Copley has previously offered only one life-size heron by this maker.
This life-size great blue heron with a long root head has a removable mortise-and-tenon fit that slides into the hollow body. Incised "McNair" on the tenon. Original paint with light wear.
Provenance: Private Collection, Florida
Provenance
Private Collection, Florida
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Mark McNair Herons to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $8,400 |
| 24 Apr 2026 | Excellent | Original | $4,200 |
| 24 Apr 2026 | Excellent | Original | $4,200 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | Excellent | Original | $3,300 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $4,200 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mark McNair sales