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Mark McNair Bemaculated Duck

Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 1992

Mark McNair – Bemaculated Duck – 2016
$1,440
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,400–$1,800
Sold 24 Jul 2016at The Sporting Sale 2016 — Copley

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SpeciesDuck (unspecified)PaintOriginalCarved1992

The catalog record

Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 1992 Inspired by John James Audubon's "Birds of America," plate 338, this is the only bemaculated duck the maker has ever carved. This hybrid duck is a mallard and gadwall cross, also known as a Brewer's duck.

This hollow decoy retains an incised "McNAIR" signature and is inscribed "Bemaculated Duck, Number 1, 1992." Original paint with minimal wear.

Provenance: Harry and Judy Bextel Collection, acquired from the artist

Provenance

Harry and Judy Bextel Collection, acquired from the artist

Comparable sales

The 1 most recent Mark McNair duck, species not given to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Feb 2021—Original$4,800

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mark McNair sales