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Mark McNair "brown-back" Shorebird
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1980
$720
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $500–$700over estimate
Sold 16 Feb 2018at The Winter Sale 2018 — Copley
SpeciesShorebird (other)Size14.5"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1980 14 1/2 in. long
A "Brown-Back" style carving with the maker's incised signature on the underside. This folky style of bird was found and documented by both Bill Mackey and Adele Earnest in the earliest days of decoy collecting. Original paint with minimal wear.
Provenance: The Barrie and Bernice Stavis Collection Private Collection, by descent in the family
Provenance
The Barrie and Bernice Stavis Collection Private Collection, by descent in the family
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Mark McNair other shorebirds to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $810 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $870 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $2,100 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $2,760 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $2,520 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mark McNair sales