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Mark McNair Miniature Curlew Pair
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 2014
$1,800
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,200–$1,800
Sold 12 Feb 2015at The Winter Sale 2015 — Copley
SpeciesCurlewConfigPairSize5.125"PaintOriginalQuantity2Carved2014SignedyesFormMiniature
The catalog record
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 2014 4 7/8 and 5 1/8 in. long
A very small and rare pair of sicklebills displaying black glass eyes, bone bills, raised wings, and carved primaries. Signed by the maker with a finely incised "McNair" on the underside of each. The running bird measures just over five inches in length. Original paint.
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