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Mark McNair Reaching Curlew
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 2010
$1,440
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $800–$1,000over estimate
Sold 25 Jul 2019at The Sporting Sale 2019 — Copley
SpeciesCurlewConfigRigSize22"PaintOriginalSignedyes
The catalog record
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 2010 22 in. long
Measuring nearly two-feet from tip to tail, this contemporary update on the Phillips'-rig curlew pays homage to one of the great 19th century decoy forms. Signed with an incised "McNair" on the underside. Original paint with minimal wear.
Provenance: Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection, acquired directly from the artist
Provenance
Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection, acquired directly from the artist
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