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Louis Paul Jonas (American, 1894 – 1971) 'Lion on Rock' Sculpture

Sold for $235 at Absolute Auction Gallery on Feb 28, 2024.

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Louis Paul Jonas (American, 1894 – 1971) 'Lion on Rock' Sculpture. Louis Paul Jonas was a sculptor of wildlife, taxidermist, and natural history exhibit designer. Known for his work the African elephant group in the center of Akeley Hall at the American Museum of Natural History, in New York, and created the first full sized dinosaur sculptures for the 1964 New York World's Fair in the Dinoland area. Approx. 9.5 inches tall x 12 wide x 4.5 deep. Approx. 2.1 lbs.

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