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Mark McNair Turned-head Golden Plover
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1995
$5,700
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2025at Copley, July 2025
SpeciesPloverPoseTurned headSize11"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1995 11 in. long
One of the artist's greatest plover designs, inspired by the early Nantucket makers and perhaps a hint of Jackson Pollack's painting style. The underside of this hollow featherlight carving bears an incised “McNair” signature. Original paint with light wear.
Provenance: Curt Mettam Collection
Provenance
Curt Mettam 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