SOLD Walter Johnson Southland Bronze Figurine
 

10" high including base. Purchased from Southland when they came out in 1999, one owner, never displayed, perfect condition. These are rare and were only in production for a little while before the company went under. Supposed to be a limited edition of 100, my guess is they might have actually made and sold 20, more or less.

Beautiful piece Hank.

Southland did a beautiful job on this series, it's a shame it didn't work out.

Hank:

You are correct abut these being very rare. Southland said it was limited to 100, but in actuality statues were only made once a paid order was received. I have most of the company records and can tell you most orders were 20 or less.

Thanks, Fred. You mean that there were a total of fewer than 20 individual orders, right? The family got several samples, of which this is one, so that would add to the total a bit. Do you have a figure for the WaJos sold, or any other interesting information on the series? I did save the original SCD ads, there were only a couple before the company folded. I think there's been at least one thread on the subject, but it's a fascinating story--such a beautiful product, I guess the $900 price point was just too much at that time--and might be still today, based on the fact I haven't sold mine yet!.

E-mail sent Hank

Assuming you claimed it.... Congrats, Scott!

That is a beautiful piece and I came close to pulling the trigger on it. If current finances were better, I would've for sure.

Beautiful and rare addition to your marvelous collection! (again, assuming you got it! :rolleyes: )

Thanks Mark! Yup, I had to do it.
Really a great looking sculpture of WaJo!