$2,415
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$4,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2009at Copley, July 2009
SpeciesHeronCarved1985
The catalog record
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 1985 A life-size hollow wading bird with an oak neck and root head with subtle incised eyes and bill detail. The neck is pegged to the body and the two body halves are pegged together. The stick hole is carved with a diamond-shaped inlay for reinforcement. Incised "Barrie Stavis, McNair" under the tail. Very good original condition with an age line along neck seam.
Provenance: The Barrie and Bernice Stavis Collection
Provenance
The Barrie and Bernice Stavis Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Mark McNair Herons to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $8,400 |
| 24 Apr 2026 | Excellent | Original | $4,200 |
| 24 Apr 2026 | Excellent | Original | $4,200 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | Excellent | Original | $3,300 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $4,200 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mark McNair sales