Antique Lion Graphite Drawing by W. Johnston Age 15 in Lemon Gold Frame criticalyeye There is some paint loss

There is some paint loss on one side

with a few minor stains/toning spots

There is some wear to the lacquer around the rims on the top and bottom of the box

and while some may be too young to know what a mimeograph copy is

so I've included a lot

Antique Lion Graphite Drawing by W. Johnston Age 15 in Lemon Gold Frame criticalyeye There is some paint lossThis 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