Mark McNair Preening Swan
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1984
The catalog record
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1984 The graceful neck is pegged to the body. Head displays glass eyes and lightly incised bill. Written in ink on the bottom "For Barrie + Bernice Stavis on the occasion of Bee Cee's 65th birthday, May 19th, 1984, best wishes Mark S. McNair." Incised "Mark S. McNair" signature and forged iron ring on the bottom. Three rectangular wooden inlays were pegged into the body to replace imperfections during construction. The decoy has a nice warm patina; an age line under the head, under the tail and a few on the breast.
Provenance: The Barrie and Bernice Stavis Collection
Provenance
The Barrie and Bernice Stavis Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Mark McNair Swans to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $60,000 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $6,000 |
| Feb 2025 | — | Original | $9,000 |
| 9 Nov 2024 | Excellent | Original | $4,200 |
| Feb 2023 | — | Original | $1,680 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mark McNair sales