Makers / Mark McNair / Curlew
Mark McNair Reaching Curlew
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1975
$2,880
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,000over estimate
Sold 16 Feb 2018at The Winter Sale 2018 — Copley
SpeciesCurlewSize17.75"PaintOriginalSignedyes
The catalog record
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1975 17 3/4 in. long
This exemplary curlew showcases the maker's very best early work. Signed with an incised "McNair" on the underside of the body. Original paint with minor wear.
Provenance: The Barrie and Bernice Stavis Collection Private Collection, by descent in the family
Literature: Henry A. Fleckenstein, Jr., "Shore Bird Decoys," Exton, PA, 1980, color plate LXXVIII, related example illustrated.
Provenance
The Barrie and Bernice Stavis Collection Private Collection, by descent in the family
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Mark McNair Curlews to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $990 |
| 30 Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $630 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $1,500 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $10,200 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $9,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mark McNair sales