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Mark McNair Hollow Curlew
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1990
$1,150
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2013at Copley, July 2013
SpeciesCurlew
The catalog record
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1990 Traditional carvers from Cobb Island and Virginia's Eastern Shore provided the inspiration for this bold hollow shorebird. Carved eyes, splined bill, carved wings, and a split tail are features of this content curlew. Incised "Stavis" and "McNair" on the underside. Original condition with applied gunning wear and age lines.
Provenance: Barrie and Bernice Stavis Collection
Provenance
Barrie and Bernice Stavis 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