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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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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
Category
Antique 1860s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Sublime Vintage Hand Cavred Wooden Plaque & Documents of the Lion of Lucerne
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand carved wall plaque of The Lion of Lucerne and
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Oak
19th Century Serpentine Carving of 'The Dying Lion' After Bertel Thorvaldsen
By Bertel Thorvaldsen
Located in Stamford, CT
'The Lion of Lucerne' also known as 'The Dying Lion'. This rendition is a faithful reproduction of
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Serpentine
Pair of Lucerne Lion Bookends by HPI
By Borghese
Located in San Diego, CA
A regal pair of "Lucerne Lion" with shield bookends by HPI, circa 1992. The pair is in great
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Resin
A ‘Black Forest’ linden wood long case clock by Spring of Interlaken
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
after the “Tell Monument” by Richard Kissling (1848-1919) and with the “Lion of Lucerne”, the motto
Category
20th Century Swiss Black Forest Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
20th Century Lyngl Lion Sculpture in Terracotta
Located in Madrid, ES
of the famous monument The Wounded Lion, in Lucerne.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta, Wood
