McNair Curlew Decoy

McNair carved curlew decoy. ( son of Mark McNair) Condition: Original with minor imperfections. L 21". Base not included. Copy and paste link for high-res images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/la4mfulusv

Mark McNair carved curlew decoy. Condition: Original with minor imperfections. L 21". Base not included. Copy and paste this link for high-res images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/la4mfulusvgqa3x/AAB7a6

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

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/

Rare Curlew Charles Birch (1867-1956) Willis Wharf, VA, c. 1910 15 in. long A rare Birch curlew with a pronounced shark-fin raised wing. The body is finished with tight scratched feathering. The under

Curlew decoy from the Accomack Club, Virginia, with curved iron bill, and ''Accomack Club'' brand. The paint appears original. Well-worn stick hole, shot spray; head restoration. 5-3/4''h, 3''w, 13-1/

Mark McNair -Curlew. Carved wood with original paint. Condition: Fine original condition. Inspected under UV light. H 4" L 22-1/2" D 3-1/2" approx. Base not included. Copy and past this link for high-

NEW JERSEY CURLEW DECOY19th CenturyOriginal paint. Hit with shot.Length 14".

CURLEW DECOY20th CenturyMaker unknown. Found in a home on Cape Cod.Length 11".

DAN BRUFFEE CURLEW DECOYMassachusetts, ContemporaryIn feeding position. Glass eyes. Carved on underside “Dan Bruffee”.Length 16.5”.

New Jersey, c. 1880 13 1/2 in. long A salty old marsh warrior with a high head, deep eye grooves, and a finely carved bill. The carving's underside displays the museum identification code "A51-139" in

Curlew Cape May, NJ, c. 1900 13 1/2 in. long Original paint with gunning wear, replaced bill, crack in neck, and age line in top of head. Provenance: The Johnson Collection

A 16 inch Curlew shorebird decoy by R. J. "Bob" Brown (b. 1948), Barnegat, NJ, signed with his signature brand on the underside of the bird. Original paint with minimal wear.

A 17 inch Curlew decoy with map tack eye and carved raised wings. In old, possibly original paint with gunning wear, separation at neck seat and a replaced bill.

A 14 inch Flat-sided Curlew shorebird decoy with an incised "R" under the tail. Old in-use paint with gunning wear and a replaced bill.

A 23 inch Curlew shorebird decoy by Byron E. Bruffee (1942-2013), Middleboro, MA and Maine, signed on underside of the bird with his stamped signature. Byron was featured in Emmerling's book "Collecti

(Massachusetts 1881-1971) Handsomely painted and carved and in good condition. Marked with makers stamp at the base. H9 1/2" L18 1/2" Sold from the collection of a Southern Gentleman.

A 15 1/2 inch Curlew shorebird decoy attributed to being from New Jersey. In old paint with wear and some flaking.Provenance: Purchased at a Decoy Unlimited Auction - paint was described as original w

Together with another larger example with "RANDALL" scratched on bottom; both set on stand in half log. 16 1/2 x 8 x 9 inches

Set on hand carved oval stand. 11 x 10 1/2 x 2 3/4 inches

20th century, New Jersey. Having a very fine surface and form. The piece having been signed at its underside with stamp and signature. Good condition throughout. H13 3/4" Sold from the collection of a

An 18 3/4 inch flat-sided Curlew decoy attributed to Tim Eastland (1943-2023), Old Lyme, CT , unsigned, exhibits a pitch fork tine metal bill. Original paint with minor wear.

A 13 inch Curlew shorebird decoy by Herter's (1946-1977), Waseca, MN. Original paint with minor wear.

Preening Curlew Keith Mueller (b. 1956) Killingworth, CT, c. 2010 10 in. long A preening curlew decoy with raised wings and expertly blended feather detail. The underside displays the maker's "Keith M