Pair of Lions, (sculpture).

Pair of Lions, (sculpture).

Sam Peale & Sons, founder.

Pair of Lions, (sculpture).

Relocated 1913.

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Gilded metal on a white self base.

2 lions. Each: approx. 20 x 20 x 55 in.; Self bases: approx: 4 x 16 x 40 in.

(On self base:) Sam Peale & Sons of Portland, Maine Founder's mark appears.

Identical pair of lions flank a courthouse entrance. They are reclining in a crouching position.

Outdoor Sculpture -- Ohio -- Marietta

Washington County Commissioners, Courthouse, 205 Putnam Street, Marietta, Ohio 45750

Formerly in the collection of Wells, M. P., Second Street, Marietta, Ohio

Located at the M. P. Wells residence on Second Street in Marietta, until the house was razed following the 1913 flood. Lions were gilded shortly prior to 1994. For related reading, see: "A Window to Marietta," by the American Association of University Women, 1986, pg. 29.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Ohio, Columbus, survey, 1994.

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