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

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Item Details

Description

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 models signed with an incised "McNair" on the underside.
Original paint with light wear, one has a tight age line along the right side.

Provenance: Estate of Paul W. Masengarb

Condition

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

Name: Plover Trio, Mark S. McNair (b. 1950)
SKU: 130642638
Price: 1700 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $10,000

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