Makers / Mark McNair / Wood Duck
Mark McNair Rare Wood Duck Hen
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 2024
$10,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$5,000over estimate
Sold Feb 2025at Copley, February 2025
SpeciesWood DuckConfigHenPoseTurned headSize14"PaintOriginalCarved2024
The catalog record
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 2024 14 in. long
The rarity of wood duck hens cannot be overstated, as only a handful have ever been made by this maker. This is the second Copley has offered and the first in over a decade.
The artist's best form, paint, and patina are on display with carved primary feathers, soft blended paint, and a delicate turned head. Original paint and wear.
Literature: Nic Brown, "Chesapeake Chops," Garden & Gun, April/May 2024, pp. 132-139, the artist is shown working on this rig.
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 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $12,000 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | Excellent | — | $11,450 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mark McNair sales