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Mark McNair Preening Wood Duck Hen
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 2012
$12,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $6,000–$9,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2025at Copley, July 2025
SpeciesWood DuckConfigHenPosePreenerSize13"PaintOriginalCarved2012
The catalog record
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 2012 13 in. long
The underside of this raised-wing carving bears an incised “McNair” signature. The rarity of McNair wood duck hens is significant, with only a handful made in any pose. This is the only preening hen our firm has ever offered. Original paint with light wear.
Provenance: Private Collection, Florida
Literature: Nic Brown, "Chesapeake Chops," Garden & Gun, April/May 2024, pp. 132-139, the artist is shown working on wood ducks.
Provenance
Private Collection, Florida
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Mark McNair Wood Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 2026 | Excellent | Original | $5,520 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $6,000 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $5,700 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | Excellent | — | $11,450 |
| Feb 2025 | — | Original | $10,200 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mark McNair sales