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Mark McNair Early Preening Dove
Mark McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1980
$3,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$2,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2026at Copley, July 2026
SpeciesDovePosePreenerSize12"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Mark McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1980 12 in. long
A rare preening dove made from a single piece of wood and finished with a minimal stain. This carving has raised wings and an incised "McNair" on the underside. Original paint and even wear.
Provenance: Bruce and Rachel Roberts Collection
Provenance
Bruce and Rachel Roberts Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Mark McNair Doves to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jul 2025 | Excellent | Original | $1,800 |
| 2022 | — | — | $900 |
| 2022 | — | — | $825 |
| 2021 | — | — | $725 |
| 15 Feb 2020 | — | Original | $4,200 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mark McNair sales