Preening Black Duck Decoy, Mark S. McNair (b. 1950)

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

Craddockville, VA, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint with wonderful subtle feather detail, beautiful form in preening position, relief carved & raised wingtip, makers brand on bottom,

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

Sleeping Black Duck Ian McNair (b. 1981) Craddockville, VA, c. 2020 14 1/2 in. long The underside of this hollow decoy displays an incised ?I McNair? signature. Original paint with light wear and a co

Mark S. McNair (b. 1950)Craddockville, VA, c. 2000's9.75" longExcellent Cobb Island style with carved eyes, an insert bill, and relief carved wings flowing back to a raised wing tip over the tail. The

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

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

Keith Mueller (b. 1956)Killingworth, CT c.2010's15.5" longAn exceptional 7x World Champion decoy and bird carver, Keith has a strong fascination with the elegance and simplicity of the working decoys

Virginia, b. 1950, impressed "M, z210". Preening dowitcher with original paint. 10.5"h. 10.5"l. on base.

by Unknown East Coast Carver, solid body, great form in preening position, old working paint with gunning wear and a few shot marks, James Scribner Brunswick Maine written on bottom, 15"L, est. Market

Monroe, MI, tack eyes, multi piece hollow bodies, 1 in preening position 10"L, other has nice relief carved wing patches 12"L, both are 2/3 sized, a few shot marks, appears to be original paint with l

Preening Black Duck Barnegat Bay, NJ, c. 1890 14 in. long A bold preening black duck with a hollow body. Preeners and sleepers from this region are especially rare. In old working paint with gunning w

Wilf Smith Bluebill Hollow Decoy - Circa 1915. From the Estate of Andy Reese - Western NY Collector

Toronto, Canada

An early to mid 20th century Cork Bodied Sleeper or Preening Black Duck Decoy with original painted head. The decoy is about 14” long, 6 ½” wide and 6” to the top of the head. T

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

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

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

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

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