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What does the Lion of Lucerne represent?
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The Lion of Lucerne symbolizes bravery and strength. It also represents that a soldier is willing to die rather than surrender. Also called the Dying Lion, the sculpture created by Bertal Thorvaldsen in 1818 and 1819 is a monument that honors the sacrifice of the Swiss Guards who died protecting King Louis XVI during the French Revolution in 1792. Shop a wide range of sculptures on 1stDibs.
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Serpentine Green Marble Sculpture, The Lion Of Lucerne
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Serpentine Green Marble Sculpture, The Lion Of Lucerne After Bertel Thorvaldsen Circa 1880
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Figurative Sculptures
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Marble
Antique Italian Grand Tour Sculpture of Lion of Lucerne
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
The slight discolouration gives the sculpture a characterful time worn look perfect for homes looking to add charm and appreciate its history.
Lion of Lucerne
The original sculptur...
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Animal Sculptures
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Alabaster
Large Black Forest Model of the Lion of Lucerne Dated 1867
By Bertel Thorvaldsen
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large Black Forest model of the Lion of Lucerne dated 1867, after Bertel Thorvaldsen, carved from stained linden wood, the dying lion depicted beside two circular shields and an ax...
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Antique 1860s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
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Wood
A ‘Black Forest’ walnut plaque of the “Lion of Lucerne”
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A ‘Black Forest’ walnut plaque of the “Lion of Lucerne”, of rectangular form with a recess showing a dying lion resting on two shields, the motto “Helvetiorum Fidei Ac Virtuti dei X ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
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Walnut
Sublime Vintage Hand Cavred Wooden Plaque & Documents of the Lion of Lucerne
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand carved wall plaque of The Lion of Lucerne and documentation
A very good looking and well made piece, it comes complete with som...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Wall-mounted Sculptures
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Oak
A ‘Black Forest’ linden wood long case clock by Spring of Interlaken
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
The drawing and a photograph of the Lion of Lucerne can be found on page, 98, plates 146-147, while the William Tell, sculpture photographed on page 53 (plate 256), was exhibited at ...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...
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Wood
