Makers / Mark McNair / Curlew
Mark McNair Early Whimbrel
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 1976
$1,080
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $800–$1,000over estimate
Sold 15 Feb 2020at The Winter Sale 2020 — Copley
SpeciesCurlewSize15"PaintOriginalCarved1976
The catalog record
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 1976 15 in. long
A curlew decoy featuring raised wings and a split tail. Incised "McNair" and an inked "1976" on bottom. Original paint with minimal wear.
Provenance: Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection
Provenance
Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection
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