$1,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $800–$1,000over estimate
Sold 12 Feb 2016at The Winter Sale 2016 — Copley
SpeciesDoveSize15.75"
The catalog record
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1990 15 3/4 in. long
A hollow decoy with carved eyes, a splined bill, split and raised wings, and wire legs. The maker's incised signature is on the underside. Original finish with minor wear.
Provenance: Private Collection, Connecticut, acquired from the artist
Provenance
Private Collection, Connecticut, acquired from the artist
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Mark McNair Doves to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $3,000 |
| 26 Jul 2025 | Excellent | Original | $1,800 |
| 2022 | — | — | $900 |
| 2022 | — | — | $825 |
| 2021 | — | — | $725 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mark McNair sales