Makers / Mark McNair / Shorebird (other)
Mark McNair Tern Pair
Mark McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1990
$5,400
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000over estimate
Sold Feb 2026at Copley, February 2026
SpeciesShorebird (other)ConfigPairSize17.5"PaintOriginalQuantity2
The catalog record
Mark McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1990 17 1/2 in. long
A graceful pair of tern carvings with wide bodies and sides applied with wooden pins. The maker's incised “MCNAIR” signature is on the undersides. Original paint with light wear and a few dark flecks on the left side of one.
Provenance: Bruce and Rachel Roberts Collection
Provenance
Bruce and Rachel Roberts Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Mark McNair other shorebirds to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $810 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $870 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $2,100 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $2,760 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $2,520 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mark McNair sales