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

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

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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.
Original paint with light wear.

Provenance: Harry and Judy Bextel Collection

Condition

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

Name: Golden Plover with Raised Wings by Mark S. McNair (b. 1950)
SKU: 144124315
Price: 950 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $800 - $1,200

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