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Mark McNair Preening Root-head Curlew

Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 2000

Mark McNair – Preening Root-Head Curlew – 2024
$1,680
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,500
Sold Feb 2024at Copley, February 2024

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SpeciesCurlewPosePreenerSize12.5"PaintOriginal

The catalog record

Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 2000 12 1/2 in. long

A rare curlew with a hard chine, a removable root head, and the maker's incised signature on the underside. Original paint and wear.

Provenance: Kirby Roberts Collection

Provenance

Kirby Roberts Collection

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Mark McNair Curlews to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
26 Sep 2026——$990
30 Jul 2026ExcellentOriginal$630
24 Jul 2026ExcellentOriginal$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