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Oliver Lawson Early Pintail Drake
Oliver "Tuts" Lawson (b. 1938) Crisfield, MD, c. 1960
$1,440
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,500–$4,500under estimate
Sold Jul 2024at Copley, July 2024
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The catalog record
Oliver "Tuts" Lawson (b. 1938) Crisfield, MD, c. 1960 18 in. long
An excellent pintail decoy with a cedar head and tail and a high-grade balsa body. The underside has misattributed Ward Brothers information. Original paint with gunning wear, including dings, rubs, and some filler loss.
Provenance: Paul Proudfoot Collection
Provenance
Paul Proudfoot Collection
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