Above: Dale in the process of restoring a piece by John Lawlor (1820-1901) made of White Marble.

Below: Finished installation in private residence.

Lawlor was an Irish born sculptor, but spent many years in London working on larger statuary.

Before and After: a life-size Sylacauga marble statue of Mary Cahalan in Lynn Park, a beloved public school teacher in Alabama

About the Artist: Giuseppe Moretti (3 February 1857 — February 1935) was an Italian sculptor who became known in America for his public monuments in bronze and marble. Most notable among his works is the Vulcan in Birmingham,AL, which is the largest cast iron statue in the world.

Cemetery statue located in central Alabama. Marble sculptor unknown.