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John W. Mills (1933-2023)
There
s a Lion in the Museum
Framed Oil on Canvas
$1,604.64
£1,175
€1,367.77
CA$2,210.69
A$2,409.26
CHF 1,275.81
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NOK 16,152
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About the Item
A bold, contemporary framed oil on canvas artwork piece titled ‘There’s a Lion in the Museum’ by late British artist, John W. Mills. Signed and titled to the reverse, this is an original oil painting by the artist, believed to be an accompaniment to his Museum Lion series.
With its eye-catching design and bold orange colour, this original John W. Mills artwork will make a stunning contemporary wall decor piece in any interior, depicting a sculptural lion’s head on a display plinth.
John W. Mills (1933-2023)
John Mills was a highly acclaimed English sculptor, celebrated across the globe for his contemporary statues, bronze figures and artistic maquettes.
Mills showcased a flair for sculpture from a young age, first exhibiting at the Royal Academy of Arts in 1951 and then hosting his first one-man show at the AIA Gallery, London in 1959. Throughout his distinguished career, Mills went on to received several prizes and accolades and many notable commissions.
Some of his most famous works include the monumental memorial to The Woman of World War II in Whitehall, London and the National Firefighters Memorial near St. Paul’s Cathedral, London.
Following the sculptor’s passing in 2023, the contents of John W. Mill’s creative studio at his family home in Hinxworth Place, Hertfordshire were dispersed. These sculptures formed part of this curated collection, offering a rare chance to obtain original works made by the artist, including sculptural pieces for garden, interior and exhibition.
Price includes Artist’s Resale Rights (ARR) at 4%.
Provenance: Hinxworth Place; The Estate of John Mills (1933-2023)
- Creator:John Mills (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 24.81 in (63 cm)Width: 20.87 in (53 cm)Depth: 1.78 in (4.5 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
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- Date of Manufacture:1980
- Condition:Good condition. Signed to reverse. Small raised area to canvas associated crackalature to top right quarter.
- Seller Location:Wormelow, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 367291stDibs: LU2096346336512
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