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Mark McNair Early Snuggle-head Pintail

Mark McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 1974

Mark McNair – Early Snuggle-Head Pintail – 2026
$2,880
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$4,000
Sold Jul 2026at Copley, July 2026

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SpeciesPintailSize19.75"PaintOriginalCarved1974

The catalog record

Mark McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 1974 19 3/4 in. long

An early decoy with a long oak tail made during McNair's earliest years in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. The underside has a 1977 inscription to Bernie Roob. It is also incised with "M McNair Virginia" and a five-pointed star. Original paint with light wear.

Provenance: Bernie Roob Collection Jim Kappler Collection Private Collection

Provenance

Bernie Roob Collection Jim Kappler Collection Private Collection

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Mark McNair Pintails to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
3 Oct 2026——$1,050
Jul 2026—Original$3,900
Jul 2025—Original$10,800
Jul 2025—Original$6,600
Jul 2025—Original$6,000

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mark McNair sales