Oliver "Tuts" Lawson (MD, b. 1938), Published Bluejay with Magnolia Blooms Masterwork

Crisfield, Maryland, circa 1977, carved and painted wood, glass eyes, published on page 37 of American Decorative Bird Carving by Kenneth Basile and Cynthia Doerzbach, including a copy of this book.

Length 19 in.

Formerly in the collection of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rice.

Oliver Lawson began carving when he was only nice years old, shortly before he began his life long relationship with the Ward brothers. Tuts was not just a close friend of Lem and Steve, he also worked beside them, helping them fill orders. This is one of his finest efforts.

Original, minor professional repair to the tip of the tail.