$6,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000over estimate
Sold Feb 2021at Copley, February 2021
SpeciesDoveConditionExcellentPaintOriginalCarved1968Signedyes
The catalog record
Oliver "Tuts" Lawson (b. 1938) Crisfield, MD, 1968 13 in. tall
A decorative mourning dove, in a dramatic alighting position. This bird features incised wing and tail carving and is perched on a branch mounted on a circular wooden base. Signed and dated by the maker on the base. Excellent original paint with minimal wear.
Provenance: Dr. Leonard O. Oden Collection
Provenance
Dr. Leonard O. Oden Collection
Comparable sales
The 2 most recent Oliver Lawson Doves to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $4,320 |
| 25 Jul 2019 | — | Original | $6,600 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Oliver Lawson sales