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Vintage Folk Art Carved Wood Juvenile Size Carousel Figure of a Standing Lion

About the Item

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)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chapel Hill, NC
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7371236740162
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