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Mark McNair Turned-head Golden Plover
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 1993
$2,640
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$1,500over estimate
Sold Jul 2023at Copley, July 2023
SpeciesPloverConfigRigPoseTurned headSize11"PaintOriginalCarved1993
The catalog record
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 1993 11 in. long
A featherlight hollow plover with pegged construction and the head turned ninety-degrees. The underside bears an incised "McNair" signature and has an inlaid stick hole. Original paint with light wear.
Provenance: Harry and Judy Bextel Collection
Literature: Zac Zetterberg, ed., "American Decoy: The Invention," Peoria, IL, 2020, p. 107, related rig illustrated.
Provenance
Harry and Judy Bextel Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Mark McNair Plovers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Oct 2026 | Excellent | Original | $1,440 |
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $1,050 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $1,560 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $1,320 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $1,080 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mark McNair sales