Makers / Mark McNair / Swan
Mark McNair Miniature Preening Swan
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA
$9,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,500over estimate
Sold Feb 2025at Copley, February 2025
SpeciesSwanPosePreenerSize4.75"PaintOriginalSignedyesFormMiniature
The catalog record
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA 4 3/4 in. long
A petite swan decoy in a rare breast-preening pose. The underside is rigged and signed with an incised "McNair." A related life-size example was acquired by the Shelburne Museum in Vermont. Original paint and wear.
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 |
| 9 Nov 2024 | Excellent | Original | $4,200 |
| Feb 2023 | — | Original | $1,680 |
| Mar 2022 | — | Original | $2,520 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mark McNair sales