Russian sculptor models statue of Harry Mizier in London . Melnikoff , the Russian sculptor at present working in London , is doing a statue of Harry Mizler , the light weight boxer . The statue was commissioned by Lord Melchett . Melnikoff , who was born in South Russia and studied art in Vienna , has worked as a coal miner and dish washer in America . His best known work is ' Lion of Judah ' 25 feet high , at Dan in Palestine . Photo shows , Melnikoff modelling the statue in his London studio as Harry Mizler poses in a fighting attitude . 16 March 1937