Makers / Mark McNair / Swan
Mark McNair Preening Swan
Mark McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1980, c. 1980
$12,650
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $5,000–$10,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2010at Copley, July 2010
SpeciesSwanPosePreener
The catalog record
Mark McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1980, c. 1980 This whistling swan decoy was carved from an antique beam and displays a warm patina. The tip of the bill is pegged to the body. Light wear from handling; a few tight age lines along the body.
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