Mark McNair (VA), Golden Plover

Mark McNair (VA), Golden PloverCraddockville, Virginia, this fine plover is influenced from the Toronto School of decoy makers; incised signature: "MCNAIR". 13 x 10 in. McNair is widely considered one

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

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

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

FINE GOLDEN PLOVER by Ian McNair, Charlottesville, VA. Excellent original paint and condition. Outstanding detailed painted feather work overall. Bulbous head with glass eyes. Relief-carved wings and

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

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

VERY FINE BROOK TROUT by Mark McNair, Craddockville, VA. Excellent original paint and very good structural condition. Tight hairline crack on lower left side of tail, approximately 7/8 inch, is barely

RARE MINIATURE CURLEW by Mark McNair, Craddockville, VA. Very good original paint and structural condition. Professional repiar to tail edge. Intentional wear to paint on bill and simulated "shot scar

VERY FINE BROWN TROUT by Mark McNair, Craddockville, VA. Excellent original paint and condition. Three very small dents to top of head, but paint is not disturbed. Carved gills, open mouth and tack ey

VERY FINE BROOK TROUT by Mark McNair, Craddockville, VA. Excellent original paint and very good structural condition. Appears to be a professional repair to a crack on tail, approximately 7/8 inch, th

VERY FINE LESSER YELLOWLEGS by Mark McNair, Craddockville, VA. Excellent original antiqued paint and condition. Detailed painted feather work overall and subtle paint blending. Paint ticking to tail a

GREEN WING TEAL DRAKE by Mark McNair, Chincoteague, VA. Antiqued original paint and condition. Racey carving with ice groove detail to back. Head turned very slightly left. Detailed bill carving and t

VERY FINE LESSER YELLOWLEG by Mark McNair, Craddockville, VA. Excellent original antiqued paint and condition. Detailed painted feather work overall and subtle paint blending. Paint ticking to tail ar

OUTSTANDING YELLOWLEG by Mark McNair, Chincoteague, VA.Excellent original paint and condition. Deep relief-carved wings with spread wing tips. Carved in an alert position. Original bill intact. Nice p

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

Ruddy Turnstone Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 2005 9 in. long A tucked-head turnstone with incised raised wings and signed by the maker on the underside with incised "McNAIR." Origina

Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1985 25 1/2 in. long A grand eider drake dining on a mussel with a slightly turned head. The head and sides of the body exhibit the maker's coveted and e

Miniature Great Horned Owl Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 2020 5 1/2 in. total height A miniature owl carving. The entire work is carved from a single piece of wood from the top of the "e

Miniature Great Horned Owl Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 2020 5 1/2 in. tall This entire miniature owl work is carved from a single piece of wood, from the top of the "ears" to the botto

Shorebird Trio Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1990 12 1/2 in. long A Verity-style feeding peep, running dowitcher, and a plump sandpiper with the maker's incised "McNAIR" signature on

American Egret Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 2000 29 in. long A rare McNair species, this American egret bears the maker's incised signature on the underside. Original paint with ligh

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

Yellowlegs Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 2005 13 in. long A split-tail yellowlegs with raised wings, stippled paint detail, and an incised signature by the maker on the underside. Ori