Makers / Mark McNair / Curlew
Mark McNair Preening Curlew
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 2005
$3,900
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,500over estimate
Sold Feb 2024at Copley, February 2024
SpeciesCurlewPosePreenerSize9"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 2005 9 in. long
A highly refined preening hollow decoy with a bone stick-hole inlay, carved bone bill, and a hole in the tail for stringing. Incised "McNair." Original paint with light wear.
Provenance: Kirby Roberts Collection
Provenance
Kirby Roberts Collection
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