Makers / Oliver Lawson / Black Duck
Oliver Lawson Black Duck
Oliver Lawson (b.1938), Crisfield, Maryland
$2,700
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,500over estimate
Sold Jul 2026at Guyette & Deeter July 2026 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesBlack DuckPoseTurned headSize16"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Early working black duck. Balsa body with slightly turned head and inserted cedar tail. Signed and dated 1957. Measures 16" long.
Provenance
Oliver Smith collection.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Oliver Lawson Black Duck to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $2,460 |
| Jun 2026 | — | Original | $1,050 |
| Jun 2026 | Mint | — | $810 |
| Dec 2025 | Excellent | Original | $990 |
| Jun 2024 | Excellent | Original | $3,120 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Oliver Lawson sales