Makers / Mark McNair / Hooded Merganser
Mark McNair Hooded Merganser Drake
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1978
$2,760
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,500over estimate
Sold Jul 2009at Copley, July 2009
SpeciesHooded MerganserConfigDrakeConditionExcellent
The catalog record
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1978 A Delaware River-style merganser with traditional raised primaries, carved bill, tail and feather details, and comb-painted sides. Early incised "MSM" signature. This is the first hooded merganser decoy that McNair ever carved. In excellent original condition with mellow patina.
Provenance: The Barrie and Bernice Stavis Collection
Provenance
The Barrie and Bernice Stavis Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Mark McNair Hooded Mergansers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $1,920 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $1,440 |
| 24 Apr 2026 | Excellent | Original | $1,800 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $5,100 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $6,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mark McNair sales