About this piece
back to topA John W. Mills (1933-2023) ‘Museum Lion’ Framed Pencil And Pastel On Paper.
Signed on the front by prolific British artist John W. Mills, this painting is believed to be an accompaniment to his Museum Lion series created in 1970.
This work is thematic with other Mills works in our collection, including the caged lion and other oil paintings.
The sketch is framed in a light silver frame, giving a fresh contemporary feel.
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 receive 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.
