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Mark McNair Gull Decoy

Mark McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1990

Mark McNair – Gull Decoy – 2026
$6,600
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2026at Copley, July 2026

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SpeciesGullConfigRigSize18.5"PaintOriginal

The catalog record

Mark McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1990 18 1/2 in. long

A rare raised-wing confidence decoy with an incised "McNair" on the underside. The hollow body is pegged together. Gull decoys are historically rare and were used to add variety to a waterfowl rig. Original paint with even wear.

Provenance: Bruce and Rachel Roberts Collection

Provenance

Bruce and Rachel Roberts Collection

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Mark McNair Gulls to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
26 Jul 2025Excellent—$5,400
10 Nov 2024—Original$3,300
10 Nov 2024Excellent—$2,640
26 Jul 2024ExcellentOriginal$2,700
27 Apr 2023ExcellentOriginal$1,800

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mark McNair sales