Dovetailed Golden Plover Decoy by 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

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

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

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

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 (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

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

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

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

The Modest Town Shop Fish Weathervane Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1980 24 1/2 in. long This weathervane resided on the crest of McNair's workshop in Modest Town, Virginia. Fortuitou

Tucked-Head Peep Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1990 7 in. long A little tucked-head sandpiper with a stringing hole and carved raised wings. Signed with an incised "McNair" signature

Feeding Verity-Style Peep Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 2013 8 in. long A distinctly plump Verity-style shorebird with the maker's incised signature on the underside. Original paint with

Tiny Peep Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 2000 6 in. long A peep in the Verity style notable for its diminutive size. The maker's incised signature is on the underside. Original paint w

Yellowlegs Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 2010 11 1/2 in. long A delicate yellowlegs with raised wings and a stringing hole though the paddle tail. Signed with the maker's incised "McN

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.

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