LOONMark S. McNair (b. 1950)
Craddockville,LOONMark S. McNair (b. 1950)
Craddockville, VA, 2004
23 in. long
A loon decoy with a snuggle head, raised wing tips, and excellent paint. The head has a lightly incised bill and eyes. Incised "M. S. McNair" on the bottom.
Original paint with light wear.
Provenance: Harry and Judy Bextel Collection
GULLMark S. McNair (b. 1950)
Craddockville,GULLMark S. McNair (b. 1950)
Craddockville, VA, 2001
18 in. long
This herring gull confidence decoy with a streamlined weighted keel exhibits incised raised-wing carving with carved and painted eye detail. The bottom is incised with the "McNAIR" signature and the side of the keel has an incised "H. BEXTEL."
Original paint with moderate wear.
Provenance: Harry and Judy Bextel Collection
MARK MCNAIR DECOY, GRISWOLD POINTMARK MCNAIR DECOY, GRISWOLD POINT YELLOWLEGS (2010), GR...Mark McNair Decoy, Griswold Point Yellowlegs (2010), great long legged form with raised wing carving and raised tail wing carving, all original bill and body, signed Mark McNair. Provenance: Provenance: The Estate of Diana Atwood Johnson
Condition:
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PINTAILMark S. McNair (b. 1950)
Craddockville,PINTAILMark S. McNair (b. 1950)
Craddockville, VA, 1990
20 1/2 in. long
An exemplary McNair decoy with a tucked high head and a long hardwood-inlay tail. It is finished with fine scratch comb feather detail and the underside of the hollow body bears an incised “McNair” signature.
Excellent original paint with light wear.
Provenance: Harry and Judy Bextel Collection
YELLOWLEGS DECOYBy Mark McNairYELLOWLEGS DECOYBy Mark McNair of Craddockville Virginia. Glass eyes. Carved on underside McNair''. Lightly hit with shot.''
DOVETAILED TURNED-HEAD YELLOWLEGSMarkDOVETAILED TURNED-HEAD YELLOWLEGSMark S. McNair (b. 1950)
Craddockville, VA, 1994
10 in. long
The maker's incised signature and a stick-hole inlay is found on the underside of this hollow decoy. The inside of the removable neck joint is dated and incised "HB" for the patron.
Original paint with light wear.
Provenance: Harry and Judy Bextel Collection
Literature: Zac Zetterberg, ed., "American Decoy: The Invention," Peoria, IL, 2020, p. 107, related plover rig illustrated.
TERNMark S. McNair (b. 1950)
Craddockville,TERNMark 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 in collaboration with McNair's son Colin.
Original paint with light wear.
Provenance: Harry and Judy Bextel Collection
[Decoy] Mallard Drake possibly[Decoy] Mallard Drake possibly by MS Animal Trap Co. Pascagoula MS.
EARLY PREENING SWANMark S. McNairEARLY PREENING SWANMark S. McNair (b. 1950)
Craddockville, VA, 1975
28 in. long
A rare and exceedingly early McNair decoy in a preening pose. This grand carving has a three-piece hollow body and a two-piece head. The underside bears an incised "M" signature.
Original paint with wear.
Provenance: John R. Wierdsma Collection
J. EVANS MCKINNEY, THREE MARYLANDJ. EVANS MCKINNEY, THREE MARYLAND WORKING DECOYS Elkton, Maryland, carved and painted wood, the Greater Scaup and Hen signed and dated 1969 to undersides, the Drake signed without date.
J. EVANS MCKINNEY, TWO MARYLANDJ. EVANS MCKINNEY, TWO MARYLAND WORKING DECOYS Elkton, Maryland, carved and painted wood, the hen and drake signed and dated 1973 and 1981 respectively.
[Decoy] Mallard Hen and Mallard[Decoy] Mallard Hen and Mallard Drake by MS Animal Trap Co. Pascagoula MS one stamp.
DECOY. American early 20th centuryDECOY. American early 20th century softwood. Folksy merganser with old working repaint. 11 1/2''l.
ROBERT "BOB" MCGAW, HAVRE DE GRACE,ROBERT "BOB" MCGAW, HAVRE DE GRACE, MD DUCK DECOY Carved and Painted Canvasback Drake Decoy, by Bob McGaw (1879-1958), with weighted base, 7 1/2" high, 15" x 6". Worn paint.
TWO DECOYS. American 20th centuryTWO DECOYS. American 20th century wood. Redhead drake challenge grade by Mason. Initialed ''OM''. Restored. 19''l. And a canvasback by Walter Snow (Michigan ca.1910-1970). Restored. 15 1/2''l.
TURNED-HEAD GOLDEN PLOVERMark S.TURNED-HEAD GOLDEN PLOVERMark S. McNair (b. 1950)
Craddockville, VA, 2000
10 in. long
A hollow shorebird decoy with a split tail and a removable dove-tailed head. McNair's precision and attention to detail shines as the head snaps tight upon insertion and makes a distinct clicking sound when connected to the body. A stamped "10" is revealed on both components within the joint. The underside of the bird has an inlaid bone bushing around the stick hole and the artist's incised "McNair" signature.
Original paint with light wear.
Provenance: Harry and Judy Bextel Collection
Two wire and canvas swan decoys:Two wire and canvas swan decoys: one attributed to Mannie Haywood, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, 12 x 33 in., [extensive repaint, originally a self bailer, now plugged, neck with repaired separations].; one in feeding position (tail only), probably modern, Jimmy Garrett, 15-1/2 x 13 in.
[Decoy] Mallard Drake vacu-pac[Decoy] Mallard Drake vacu-pac construction by MS Animal Trap Co. Pascagoula MS.
[Decoy] Canvasback Hen and Canvasback[Decoy] Canvasback Hen and Canvasback Drake by MS Animal Trap Co. Pascagoula MS. both stamped both oversized experimental models.
SHANG WHEELER-STYLE BLACK DUCKMarkSHANG WHEELER-STYLE BLACK DUCKMark S. McNair (b. 1950)
Craddockville, VA, 1994
17 1/2 in. long
This decoy pays close homage to Shang Wheeler, who was a major influence on McNair during his early carving years in Connecticut. The maker's incised signature and date is on the underside along with a painted inscription to Bextel.
Original paint with light wear.
Provenance: Harry and Judy Bextel Collection
Canada goose decoy, canvas andCanada goose decoy, canvas and wire, attributed to Mannie Haywood, North Carolina, 26 in. Now foam filled, scattered repaint, separations and losses.
[Decoy] Canvas Back Hen and Canvas[Decoy] Canvas Back Hen and Canvas Back Drake by MS Animal Trap Company Pascagoula MS. both stamped.
Three Decoys mallard drake, finelyThree Decoys mallard drake, finely carved and painted with slightly turned head, signed "William Veasey" (Maryland, 20th century), 16-1/4 in.; two canvas decoys, 1920s, painted and sewn canvas with glass eyes, each about 13 in., small holes and repairs, some repainted areas
DECOY. Made by Madison MitchellDECOY. Made by Madison Mitchell (Harve de Grace Maryland) ca.1960 carved wood. Baldpate drake with original paint and painted eyes. Working decoy with minor wear. 14 3/4''l.
MALLARD DRAKE DECOYBy the MasonMALLARD DRAKE DECOYBy the Mason Decoy Factory of Detroit Michigan. Premier model. Old in-use black overpaint with traces of original paint showing through.
[Decoys] Canvasback Drake and Canvasback[Decoys] Canvasback Drake and Canvasback Hen probably by Madison Mitchell Chesapeake Bay Maryland. Note: A nearly identical pair is illustrated in J. Evans McKinney Decoys of the Susquehanna Flats and Their Makers Holly Press 1978 pg. 71.
PREENING PINTAILMark S. McNairPREENING PINTAILMark S. McNair (b. 1950)
Craddockville, VA, c. 1980
18 in. long
An early hollow decoy with a preening head, inlaid oak tail, and the maker's incised signature on the bottom.
Original paint with moderate wear including some craquelure on breast.
Provenance: Estate of Peter H. Tillou
[Decoy] Pintail Drake Mitchel Lafrance[Decoy] Pintail Drake Mitchel Lafrance St. Sophie LA pictured in Alan Haid Decoys of the Mississippi Flyway Schiffer Pub. 1997 p. 93.
HOLLOW GOLDEN PLOVERMark S. McNairHOLLOW GOLDEN PLOVERMark S. McNair (b. 1950)
Craddockville, VA, 1988
12 in. long
An eggshell-thin hollow golden plover with an inlaid stick-hole, raised wings, and the maker's incised signature on the underside. This highly refined decoy is the number one item in the Bextel's chronological collection booklet, in which it is dated 4/17/1988."
Original paint with light wear.
Provenance: Harry and Judy Bextel Collection
Robin Snipe Decoy by H.D. MorseRobin Snipe Decoy by H.D. Morse American a carved and hand-painted robin snipe decoy with painted eyes stamped H.D. Morse; lg. 9 in. From the Dr. Lobb Collection. Purchased from Guyette and Schmidt in July 1982. Condition: Wear throughout including loss of paint minor dents and chips to beak and tail.
[Decoy] Mallard Hen by Dewey Pertuit[Decoy] Mallard Hen by Dewey Pertuit Raceland LA.
Two Decoys one is a blue wing tealTwo Decoys one is a blue wing teal hen and the other one is a mallard.
Half decoy and miniature decoyHalf decoy and miniature decoy various makers, circa 1970-1977 Half decoy of a Hooded Merganser Drake, signed 'H. V. Shourds/ 1974' and a Mallard Drake, mark illegible, date 1977. H: 9 1/4 in. W: 15 in. (overall) PROVENANCE: Mrs. Betty Anderson, Wenonah, New Jersey. NOTE:Harry V. Shourds (1930-) is a third generation carver from New Jersey. Overall good condition.
Masons premier widgeon drake decoy,Masons premier widgeon drake decoy, 17 in. Restoration with sanded bottom, scattered retouch, abrasions and losses.
TWO MERGANSER DECOYSDrake fromTWO MERGANSER DECOYSDrake from Maine and hen from Nova Scotia.
[Decoy] Pintail Drake by MS Animal[Decoy] Pintail Drake by MS Animal Trap Co. Pascagoula MS. stamped.