Antique Lion Graphite Drawing by W. Johnston Age 15 in Lemon Gold Frame criticalyeye with a few minor stains/toning

with a few minor stains/toning spots

the British religious leader and founder of Methodism

I am pretty certain this fantastic folk art dog is Canadian

" A great gift for one’s favorite keen observer of character

There is some paint loss on one side

Antique Lion Graphite Drawing by W. Johnston Age 15 in Lemon Gold Frame criticalyeye with a few minor stains/toningThis 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