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Vintage Folk Art Carved Wood Juvenile Size Carousel Figure of a Standing Lion
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Vintage half-scale carved wood carousel figure by Robert Demechko (1938-1923). Called "Leo" a carved and bleached or limed wood figure of a standing male lion with glass eyes and decorative saddle blankets and saddle standing on a plinth base with leaves and vines raised on casters. Demechko was a self-taught sculptor. His artistic abilities flourished over time, winning him various art awards at the Butler Art Museum and Canfield Fair.
- Dimensions:Height: 38 in (96.52 cm)Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)Depth: 15 in (38.1 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1970
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chapel Hill, NC
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU7371236740162

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