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Mark McNair Shang Wheeler-style Black Duck
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 1994
$2,400
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$1,800over estimate
Sold Jul 2023at Copley, July 2023
SpeciesBlack DuckSize17.5"PaintOriginalCarved1994
The catalog record
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 1994 17 1/2 in. long
This decoy pays close homage to Shang Wheeler, who was a major influence on McNair during his early carving years in Connecticut. The maker's incised signature and date is on the underside along with a painted inscription to Bextel. Original paint with light wear.
Provenance: Harry and Judy Bextel Collection
Provenance
Harry and Judy Bextel Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Mark McNair Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $3,900 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $2,880 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $2,520 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $2,400 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $2,160 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mark McNair sales