This Mark McNair curlew exemplifies McNair’s meticulous craftsmanship and keen observation of form and posture. In the style of Luther Lee Nottingham with carved eyes, lifelike elongated bill, gently arched neck and ridgeline down the back, the piece captures the curlew’s characteristic presence and elegant silhouette. Finished with layered, naturalistic paint—muted tans, grays, and soft buff tones—the decoy shows careful feather texturing and fine edge-wear that suggests both age and use without compromising its visual integrity. Created in the mid 70’s, it was purposefully aged to enhance its appeal as collectable folk art. For collectors of Atlantic shorebird decoys and investment-quality carvings, a McNair curlew is prized for its balance of field-proven authenticity and subtle artistic nuance. “McNair” is carved in the underside of this piece measuring about 15” long.
This Mark McNair curlew exemplifies McNair’s meticulous craftsmanship and keen observation of form and posture. In the style of Luther Lee Nottingham with carved eyes, lifelike elongated bill, gently arched neck and ridgeline down the back, the piece captures the curlew’s characteristic presence and elegant silhouette. Finished with layered, naturalistic paint—muted tans, grays, and soft buff tones—the decoy shows careful feather texturing and fine edge-wear that suggests both age and use without compromising its visual integrity. Created in the mid 70’s, it was purposefully aged to enhance its appeal as collectable folk art. For collectors of Atlantic shorebird decoys and investment-quality carvings, a McNair curlew is prized for its balance of field-proven authenticity and subtle artistic nuance. “McNair” is carved in the underside of this piece measuring about 15” long.
