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Golden Plover, Mark S. McNair (b. 1950)

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Golden Plover
Mark S. McNair (b. 1950)
Craddockville, VA, c. 2010
9 3/4 in. long

A golden plover with a pronounced "beetle head," inserted oak wingtips, and glass eyes. This decoy bears the maker’s incised signature on the underside.
Original paint with light wear.

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Golden Plover, Mark S. McNair (b. 1950)

Name: Golden Plover, Mark S. McNair (b. 1950)
SKU: 121780415
Price: 950 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $10,000

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