Makers / Oliver Lawson / Bufflehead
Oliver Lawson Bufflehead Pair
Oliver "Tuts" Lawson (b. 1938) Crisfield, MD, 1972
$3,240
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,500–$4,500under estimate
Sold 15 Feb 2020at The Winter Sale 2020 — Copley
SpeciesBuffleheadConfigPairSize10"PaintOriginalQuantity2Carved1972
The catalog record
Oliver "Tuts" Lawson (b. 1938) Crisfield, MD, 1972 10 in. long
A pair of buffleheads displaying finely carved incised head, wing, and tail detail. The underside bears the carver's signature, date, species' name, gender, and the maker's home town. Original paint with minimal wear.
Provenance: Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection
Provenance
Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Oliver Lawson Buffleheads to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | — | Original | $900 |
| Jun 2026 | — | Original | $1,440 |
| 16 May 2026 | — | — | $1,500 |
| Oct 2024 | Mint | — | $1,920 |
| May 2023 | Excellent | Original | $1,440 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Oliver Lawson sales