Description
Terrible Lizard
Item: SN120805
Price: $5,200
Material: Colorado Yule Marble
Measurements: 13.5 x 17.5 x 13.5 inches
Weight: 59.6 lbs
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Carved from a particularly tough and challenging block of Colorado Yule Marble, Terrible Lizard is one of the most powerful works in Martin Cooney’s Maiden Collection. The piece embodies the artist’s deep exploration of animal forms, culminating in a dramatic, sculptural presence that speaks to both struggle and triumph.
Though not a literal depiction of a lizard, the sculpture draws its name from the original Latin meaning of “dinosaur”—terrible lizard. That sense of ancient awe and primal form is reflected in the stone’s contours and energy, evoking a creature pulled from deep time.
With a stance that’s both grounded and aggressive, Terrible Lizard showcases the physical challenge of working with marble that transitions between soft and unyielding. The result is a bold, evocative sculpture that brings prehistoric power into the present day.
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