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Miniature Great Horned Owl, Mark S. McNair (b. 1950)

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Miniature Great Horned Owl, Mark S. McNair (b. 1950): 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

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Preening Wigeon 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

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Killdeer, Mark S. McNair (b. 1950): 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

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Ruddy Turnstone, Mark S. McNair (b. 1950): 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

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Golden Plover on Wire Legs, Mark S. McNair (b. 1950): 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

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Shorebird Trio, Mark S. McNair (b. 1950): 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

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American Egret by Mark S. McNair (b. 1950): 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

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Plover Trio, Mark S. McNair (b. 1950): 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

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Tern Decoy by Mark S. McNair (b. 1950): 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

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Yellowlegs, Mark S. McNair (b. 1950): 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

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The Modest Town Shop Fish Weathervane by Mark S. McNair (b. 1950): 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

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Tucked-Head Peep, Mark S. McNair (b. 1950): 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

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Feeding Verity-Style Peep by Mark S. McNair (b. 1950): 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

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Tiny Peep, Mark S. McNair (b. 1950): 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

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Golden Plover with Raised Wings by Mark S. McNair (b. 1950): 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

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Yellowlegs, Mark S. McNair (b. 1950): 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

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Miniature Great Horned Owl, Mark S. McNair (b. 1950)

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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 bottom of the base. Two-tone glass eyes are inserted. The carving is finished with McNair's signature painted feathering and warm surface. The carving is signed and dated by the maker on the backside of the base, "McNair 2020 AD."
Original paint with light wear.

Provenance: Private Collection, acquired from the artist

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Miniature Great Horned Owl, Mark S. McNair (b. 1950)

Name: Miniature Great Horned Owl, Mark S. McNair (b. 1950)
SKU: 130605266
Price: 2100 USD
Availability: InStock

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