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Oliver Lawson Miniature Pintail Pair
Oliver "Tuts" Lawson (b. 1938) Crisfield, MD, 1969
$480
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $800–$1,200under estimate
Sold 25 Jul 2019at The Sporting Sale 2019 — Copley
SpeciesPintailConfigPairSize9.75"PaintOriginalQuantity2Carved1969SignedyesFormMiniature
The catalog record
Oliver "Tuts" Lawson (b. 1938) Crisfield, MD, 1969 9 3/4 in. long
An excellent pair signed and dated 1969 by the carver on the underside. The drake has an extra-long inlaid tail. The tremendous paint vermiculation on the drake is amongst the finest seen on any pintail carving. Original paint with minimal wear.
Provenance: Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection, acquired directly from the artist in 1969
Provenance
Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection, acquired directly from the artist in 1969
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Oliver Lawson Pintails to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $2,400 |
| Jul 2026 | — | — | $5,100 |
| Jun 2026 | — | Original | $780 |
| 16 May 2026 | — | — | $4,620 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $660 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Oliver Lawson sales