Black-Bellied Plover Decoy, Mark S. McNair (b. 1950)

MARK McNAIR (American, Virginia, b. 1950), golden plover decoy with applied wings, incised ''McNair'' signature to bottom. The tail feathers are raised, and the wings are nailed to the body using four

Preening Wigeon Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1980 12 1/2 in. long A hollow feather-light decoy with "McNair WITH EXTRA CARE for JACK CONOVER" incised on the underside. Carved with sp

Plover Trio Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1975-1990 largest is 11 in. long A group of three plovers that includes a very early example with an incised "MSM" and two different early mo

Tern Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 2003 12 in. long The underside of this racy carving bears an incised "McNair" signature. This decoy, with an osage orange bill, was from a group made i

Golden Plover on Wire Legs Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1990 13 3/4 in. tall, 11 in. long This golden stands on a pair of fence-wire legs fixed into an original hardwood base. The bo

Golden Plover with Raised Wings Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 2013 10 in. long A golden plover with inserted oak wing tips, glass eyes, and the maker's incised signature on the underside

A 12 inch Black-Bellied Plover shorebird decoy by Ken Kirby (b.1946), Little Egg Harbor, NJ, signed and branded on the underside of the bird. Kirby was named the 2014 New Jersey carver of the Year.

Killdeer Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 2005 11 in. long A plover with raised wings, scratch paint detail on the back, a stringing hole, and the maker's incised signature on the underside

Early, and probably original, paint. Shot marks. Bill appears to be original. Length appx. 10", height with base appx. 13".

MARK McNAIR (American, Virginia, b. 1950), curlew decoy with carved wings and extended tips, incised signature to underside. The body has draw marks and a separate head with glass eyes. 6-1/4''h, 2-1/

MARK McNAIR (American, Virginia, b. 1950), feeding yellowlegs decoy, incised ''McNair'' signature to bottom. The carved wings are protruding with incised wing primaries. In excellent condition. 3-7/8'

MARK McNAIR (American, Virginia, b. 1950), running Hudsonian curlew decoy, incised ''McNair'' signature to underside. The wings are very pronounced, ending in extended wing tips with glass eyes. In ex

A 10 1/2 inch shorebird decoy by Brian Piccirillo (b. 1974), Stratford, CT and Miami, Florida. Signed with incised initials on the bottom of the base - which is included. Exhibits classic Seaford, Lon

A rare 12 1/4 inch shorebird decoy in Winter plumage by Martin D. Collins (b. 1960), Wareham and Bridgewater, MA. Signed on the underside with maker's initials. A similar shorebird decoy was featured

Black-Bellied Plover Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890 9 3/4 in. long A plover in breeding plumage. Strong original paint with light gunning wear. Provenance: The Johnson Collection

Black-Bellied Plover John McAnney (1866-1949) New Gretna, NJ, c. 1910 11 in. long A plump plover decoy with pronounced head carving. Original paint with moderate gunning wear and filled chip to unders

JOE LINCOLN BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER DECOYAccord, Massachusetts, 1859-1938Together with a Massachusetts plover decoy, maker unknown, in original paint with heavy varnish and considerable wear. Early Linco

On Metal Stand; 7.5"H. Condition: Good, with Small Loss to Tail and Minnow Paint Wear.

Black-Bellied Plover Joel Barkalow (est. 1853-1931) Forked River, NJ, c. 1890 8 in. long This decoy displays a similar dropped-head position to the willet featured in Doherty's "Classic New Jersey Dec

Black-Bellied Plover Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1900 10 in. long Mackey's inked inscription on the underside reads "Tuckerton NJ, Shourdes [sic]." Though attributed to the work of

A 9 inch Black-Bellied Plover shorebird decoy with tack eyes. Original paint with even wear, flaking and replaced bill.

Black-Bellied Plover c. 1900 9 1/2 in. long The words "New Hampshire" are inked on the side of the base. Original paint with even wear and some old touchup around bill insertion. Provenance: Wade and

Height 11.5 inches.

Circa 1910, likely New Jersey. Chip carved and nicely painted with early surface. H12" Sold from the collection of a Charleston Gentleman and Lady.