Edition:  Artist Proof: 100 Limited Edition: 750

Era: Olszewski Studios

Category: Figurine

Product Line:  Art of Miniature

Series Name:  Oriental

Art Form: Painted Bronze

Size: 1 9/16"high, 3/4" deep, 7/8" wide

Identifying Mark: SM 33

First Year of Issue: 1999

First Year Issue Price: Artist Proof: $420.00 LE: $210.00

Highest Known Price Paid:

Artist's Age: 54

HISTORY:  Olszewski Studios is celebrating its Fifth Year Anniversary and is issuing 'Free as a Bird' to comemorate this event which occurred in 1999.  The figurine represents the freedom gained by Bob and Eva as they created the new Olszewski Studios.  Bob and Eva are represented by the birds in the figurine, with Eva flying free first and Bob following.