Makers / Mark McNair / Swan
Mark McNair Preening Whistling Swan
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1990
$7,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $5,000–$10,000
Sold 25 Jul 2015at The Sporting Sale 2015 — Copley
SpeciesSwanPosePreenerPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1990
This hollow life-size decoy displays exceptional form and classic lines. The bird has lightly carved bill detail, tack eyes, the maker's incised signature, and an original weight on the bottom. Original paint with light wear and an old age crack along the bottom.
Literature: Copley Fine Art Auctions, "The Sporting Sale 2009," Plymouth, MA, July 2009, lots 15 and 16, similar examples illustrated.
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