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Charming vintage 1984 Bill Vernon lion figurine featuring Vernon’s wonderfully whimsical, expressive style. This playful reclining lion has oversized eyes, a warm golden-yellow mane, exaggerated paws, curled tail, and deeply textured surface details that give it the appearance of hand-carved wood.
The piece appears to be a molded resin/poly-resin collectible with a faux carved-wood finish, rather than solid carved wood. Bill Vernon is known for sculpted collectible figurines produced from molded designs, and this example has the lightweight feel and detailed cast texture associated with that type of production.
The lion is marked/signed on the body and dated 1984, making it a great vintage decorative collectible for fans of Bill Vernon, whimsical animal art, folk-style décor, or unusual lion figurines.
Approximate measurements:
• Height: 6 cm / 2.36 in
• Length: approximately 4 in
• Weight: approximately 2.2 oz / 62 g
Condition:
Vintage pre-owned condition with age-related surface wear, patina, and some loss/rubbing to the painted finish, particularly around the golden mane and other raised areas. These signs of age add nicely to its rustic faux-carved appearance.
Please note the tip of the tail has a small irregular/open area visible in the photos. The interior of this area appears to have finish/color present as well, so it may be an original molding/production irregularity rather than later damage; however, its exact origin cannot be confirmed. It is being clearly shown and described so the buyer can evaluate it from the close-up photographs.
No major structural damage is apparent from normal display viewing. Please review all photos carefully, as they are an important part of the condition description.
A fun and distinctive 1980s Bill Vernon collectible with lots of personality—perfect for a vintage décor collection, animal figurine display, office shelf, den, or as a gift for a lion collector.
