$4,500
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,500–$3,500over estimate
Sold Jul 2023at Copley, July 2023
SpeciesPintailSize20.5"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginalCarved1990
The catalog record
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 1990 20 1/2 in. long
An exemplary McNair decoy with a tucked high head and a long hardwood-inlay tail. It is finished with fine scratch comb feather detail and the underside of the hollow body bears an incised “McNair” signature. Excellent original paint with light wear.
Provenance: Harry and Judy Bextel Collection
Provenance
Harry and Judy Bextel Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Mark McNair Pintails to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Oct 2026 | — | — | $1,050 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $3,900 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $2,880 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $10,800 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $6,600 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mark McNair sales