Makers / Mark McNair / Swan
Mark McNair Miniature Swan
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 2015
SpeciesSwanPosePreenerSize7.5"PaintOriginalFormMiniature
The catalog record
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 2015 7 1/2 in. long
A miniature preening swan decoy with weight, tether, and the maker's incised signature on the underside. A related full-size carving from the Barrie and Bernice Stavis Collection is now on permanent display in the Shelburne Museum. The Stavis-Shelburne preener set a world-record price for a contemporary carver when it sold in the Sporting Sale 2009. Original paint with minimal 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 |
| Feb 2025 | — | Original | $9,000 |
| 9 Nov 2024 | Excellent | Original | $4,200 |
| Feb 2023 | — | Original | $1,680 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mark McNair sales