Antique Lion Graphite Drawing by W. Johnston Age 15 in Lemon Gold Frame antique wooden kitchen paddle I’m a fan of mid-century

I’m a fan of mid-century Lapid

and I can't look at this terrific Fire Exit sign now without wanting to write about it in conceptual terms

but which is so stiff with age it remains tightly held in place

5 3/4" t x 5" w x 1 3/8" d and in very good condition with a brass hanger on the back of the case

Beside the missing leg

Antique Lion Graphite Drawing by W. Johnston Age 15 in Lemon Gold Frame antique wooden kitchen paddle I’m a fan of mid-centuryThis old graphite drawing of fierce looking lion shows some staining along the right edge, but I think the drawing is so great, especially the handling and of the face and that fantastic mane, it doesn't much bother me, and the drawing shows very well. And I love the combination of proud lion and proud note, stating that its maker, a W. Johnston, drew it when he was 15 years old. Late 19th c. or so, I believe, in a nice lemon gold painted frame with