This is the Original cover painting for #33 in the long-running series of Xanth novels by Piers Anthony  - and who doesn't love flying lions?  Marvelous in every respect, a wonderful image that's tremendously imaginative and appealing.  One of a handful of final paintings being offered by his estate - none available until now.  This one, the edition published by Tor, 2009  (book  shown for reference only).  Painted in acrylic on gypsum board, 24" x 32"  and signed "DKS"