Curlew Decoy by Ian T. McNair (b. 1981)

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

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

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 S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1980 15 3/4 in. long The incised "McNAIR" signature is on the underside. Original paint with minimal wear and check on right side.

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

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

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.

Cormorant Colin S. McNair (b. 1986) Craddockville, VA, c. 2004 23 3/4 in. long A raised and turned-head hollow decoy signed with the maker's "C McNair" signature on the bottom. Original paint with lig

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

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'

An early 11 inch preening shorebird decoy by David B. Ward (1947-2020), Essex, CT. Signed and dated on the underside with stamped "DBW, 79". Displays glass eyes, a "pitchfork tine" bill, raised carved

Large Hand Carved Preening Swan Decoy by talented Connecticut decoy carver David B. Ward. With his signature initials on the bottom and the date 1981. Among the largest native species of waterfowl in

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

"The Unexpected Frontier". Palms in sunset. Signed and dated 1981, Working Proof 10/12, for John & Rene. 24" X 33.5" (30" X 40.5"). Glass cracked upper right. (A 320 East 68 Street professor's estate)

An early 18 inch cork-bodied shorebird decoy by the late David B. Ward (1947-2020), Essex, CT. Displays glass eyes, a tapered "pitch fork tine" bill and an inserted wooden tail. Ward followed in his g

WHITE DECOY, 1981, oil painting on canvas with impasto boarder, signed and dated on verso, 54 x 71". Provenance: The New Museum, NYC.

Four shorebird decoys from 9 to 15 inches, a Mason-style Curlew, a Holmes style Ruddy Turnstone, a Dilley style Golden Plover, and a running Curlew by William E. Kirkpatrick (b.1939), Hudson, MA, two

FINE CURLEW by Bob Seabrook, Absecon, NJ. Excellent original paint and structural condition. Dan Lake Leeds model (see New Jersey Decoys by H. Fleckenstein, page 36, Plate VIII). Relief-carved wings w

SHARA HUGHES (B. 1981) Three Blue Pillows 2008 signed and dated 08; signed, titled and dated 2008 on the reverse acrylic, enamel, ink, oil pastel, crayon, felt-tip pen, coloured pencil, graphite and c

OCCUPY (Ox), 2012, oil painting on linen, signed and dated lower right, 73 x 100”, frame 74 ½ x 101 ½”, available crate 81 x 108 x 7 ½”. Provenance: Corey Helfor

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

Red-Breasted Merganser Colin S. McNair (b. 1986) Craddockville, VA, c. 2004 22 in. long A long-bodied merganser with influences from Maine, including incised wings and an inletted head. The underside

GOLOD (Tiger), 2012, oil painting on linen, signed and dated lower right, framed 65 x 65”. Provenance: Corey Helford Gallery. From the collection of Kaley Cuoco.