Oliver Lawson Bluebird On Magnolia

Oliver "Tuts" Lawson (b. 1938) Crisfield, MD, 1974 9 in. long

A bluebird perched upon a carved Marsh Magnolia branch. Also known as Sweetbay Magnolia, the branch has four leaves and a white flower in full bloom. The branch bears the maker's inked signature and "1974."

This decoy represents a significant movement in the decorative bird arena. Encouraged by his mentor, Lew Ward, to be unique and creative, Lawson began carving "habitat sculpture," which was quickly adopted by the rest of the decorative carving field. In excellent original condition.

Provenance: Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection

Literature: Glenn Lawson, "The Story of Lem Ward," West Chester, PA, 1984, p. 51.

Provenance

Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection