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Lucerne Lion

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
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Resin

Pair of Lucerne Lion Bookends by HPI
Pair of Lucerne Lion Bookends by HPI
H 8.5 in W 10 in D 3.5 in
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
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Antique 1860s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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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
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Wall-mounted Sculptures

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20th Century Lyngl Lion Sculpture in Terracotta
Located in Madrid, ES
of the famous monument The Wounded Lion, in Lucerne.
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Animal Sculptures

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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
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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
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20th Century Swiss Black Forest Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Collection of 7 Silver and Enamel Spoons from Various Places in Europe
Located in Delft, NL
, Lion de Lucerne * Barcelona * Zurich * Station Eismeer * Geneve approx. 12 cm high, 2,5 cm wide
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20th Century European Serving Pieces

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Silver, Enamel

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Located in Berghuelen, DE
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the lucerne lion you’re looking for. A lucerne lion — often made from wood, walnut and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the lucerne lion you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A lucerne lion is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Arts and Crafts, Baroque and Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Lucerne Lion?

A lucerne lion can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,153, while the lowest priced sells for $250 and the highest can go for as much as $4,318.
Questions About Lucerne Lion
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.