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Mark McNair Hollow Yellowlegs

Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1980

Mark McNair – Hollow Yellowlegs – 2009
$3,738
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$2,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2009at Copley, July 2009

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SpeciesYellowlegsSize2"ConditionExcellent

The catalog record

Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1980 A hollow-carved bird with a removable dove-tailed head, splined bill, and glass eyes. One of McNair's earliest hollow shorebirds, as the stick hole is a separate piece of wood that goes through the entire bird. Hand-written "The Stavis Collection," incised "McNair" signature and incised "2" inside dovetail joint to match the head with its body. A rigmate, numbered one, resides in the artist's collection. In excellent original condition.

Provenance: The Barrie and Bernice Stavis Collection

Provenance

The Barrie and Bernice Stavis Collection

Comparable sales

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

SoldConditionPaintBrought
3 Oct 2026ExcellentOriginal$1,080
24 Sep 2026ExcellentOriginal$1,170
24 Jul 2026ExcellentOriginal$1,080
Jul 2026—Original$3,360
18 Jun 2026ExcellentOriginal$870

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