Early 20thc Folk Art Carved Concrete Stone Lion Statue Start Price USD 1,250.00 Current Price USD 1,250.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, July 15, 2008 End Time Tuesday, July 22, 2008 Location Irwin, PA See more about 'Early 20thc Folk Art Carved Concrete Stone Lion Statue' Description Occasionally, pictures are better than words.  Thats largely whats going to happen here, I have an inkling that because of the style of the carving this piece dates to something like the 1930's...but how do you go about dating concrete?  Strong carving, his face resembles early sewertile doorstops.  Measures 19 1/2" long, 8 1/2" wide and approx. 16" high.  Simply beautiful with folky details everywhere including the base on which he stands.  All one piece, no joins - truly incredible.  He has been a long time fixture in my parents home for 25 years or more, purchased from a noted dealer in the Pittsburgh area before that.  I believe he has been exhibitioned locally at the Westmoreland Musuem of Art, as part of a PA Folk Art show in the 80s.  Please see photos and email with questions, pick up is recommended.  I've done my best with the pre arranged shipping, he is too heavy for USPS - which leaves us with just UPS, I'd prefer he ship inside a wood crate/box and that would take a day or two to design/prefab.  Feel free to email with questions or packing suggestions, just don't want to see it hurt.  Thanks much for looking.   Place a Bid!