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Mark McNair Red-breasted Merganser

Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1981

Mark McNair – Red-Breasted Merganser – 2009
$2,185
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,500
Sold Jul 2009at Copley, July 2009

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SpeciesMerganserConfigPairSignedyes

The catalog record

Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1981 A hollow merganser, chip carved, with incised raised wings, an inletted leather crest and carved bill detail. Signed with incised "McNAIR" and inked "#2, one of a special pair for Barrie & Bernice at Stoney Brook, 1981, Mark S. McNair." #1 from this pair resides in the artist's collection. Very tight age line along bottom; weight has been removed.

Provenance: The Barrie and Bernice Stavis Collection

Provenance

The Barrie and Bernice Stavis Collection

Comparable sales

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

SoldConditionPaintBrought
24 Jul 2026——$2,700
24 Jul 2026Excellent—$2,100
Jul 2026—Original$18,000
Jul 2026—Original$6,600
24 Apr 2026ExcellentOriginal$4,500

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