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Heraldic Lion Guardian; full body gargoyle/grotesque beast with shield

1920

$12,000
£9,085.14
€10,521.66
CA$16,982.74
A$19,027.53
CHF 9,895.15
MX$230,532.86
NOK 126,068.55
SEK 117,689.36
DKK 78,542

About the Item

This gothic style architectural segment of a building facade located ion Harlem, NYC, was carved 1924-1926 by William Bradley & Son Cut Stone Contractors. In 2020, each limestone sculpture was removed by hand from the The A. Philip Randolph Campus High School, Harlem, NYC, to be precisely reproduced/replaced for the effort of historic preservation of the building.
  • Creation Year:
    1920
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 42 in (106.68 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 20 in (50.8 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Clear indication of regular wear from outdoor elements consistent with age.
  • Gallery Location:
    Indianapolis, IN
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2896216808482

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