Makers / Mark McNair / Curlew
Mark McNair Early Curlew
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1980
$1,680
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,200–$1,800
Sold 25 Jul 2019at The Sporting Sale 2019 — Copley
SpeciesCurlewPoseFeederSize17"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1980 17 in. long
Feeding curlew with split and raised wing tips and an incised "McNAIR" on the underside. Original paint with minimal wear.
Provenance: Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection, acquired directly from the artist
Literature: Henry A. Fleckenstein Jr., "Shore Bird Decoys," Exton, PA, 1980, p. 107, related example illustrated.
Provenance
Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection, acquired directly from the artist
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