Bastian Example of a Schimmel Style Lion

Schimmel's past is somewhat murky, but of interest, about his notoriety, even in his own day, taken from the local Carlisle paper the 'Daily Evening Sentinel' on March 24th 1882: "Schimmel had become intoxicated, boarded a train, and stepped out of a car while it was in motion. He then required medical attention."


A similar lion sold by Sotheby's in 1980
FROM THE LATE HELEN JANSSEN WETZEL ESTATE at TULPEHOCKEN FARM, PENNSYLVANIA

 

Price: $145.00

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