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- STELLAN SKARSGARD SCREEN-WORN SUIT IN
STELLAN SKARSGARD SCREEN-WORN SUIT IN "ANGELS AND DEMON...Stellan Skarsgard Screen-Worn Suit in "Angels and Demons." Brioni, 2009. Comprising a blue suit coat, pants, and pair of Brooks Brothers shoes (in box), all worn by Skarsgard as Commander Richter, head of the Swiss Guard, in the 2009 sequel to The Da Vinci Code, adapted from the novels by Dan Brown. The films were directed by Academy-Award winner Ron Howard. Costumes by Daniel Orlandi. Waistband of the trousers bearing the name "Richter." Fine. Hollywood Studio Collection COA. Sales History: Heritage Auctions, Entertainment, Music & Posters, 10 April 2010, Lot 50407
- SWISS WOOD CARVED LION OF LUCERN 19th
SWISS WOOD CARVED LION OF LUCERN 19th century, appears unsigned, handcarved pine, depicting a model after the original rock relief Lion Monument located in Lucerne designed by Bertel Thorvaldsen and sculpted by in 1820-1821 by Lukas Ahorn, commemorating the 1792 massacre of the Swiss Guards during the French Revolution. Latin "Vetiorum Fidei Ac Virtuti" ("To the loyalty and bravery of the Swiss") carved inscription to anterior base.
- GRAND TOUR BRONZE "LION OF LUCERNE"
GRAND TOUR BRONZE "LION OF LUCERNE" MEMORIAL STATUE The Lion Monument, or the Lion of Lucerne, (German: Löwendenkmal) is a rock relief in Lucerne, Switzerland, designed by Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844), and hewn in 1820-21 by Lukas Ahorn (1789-1856). It commemorates the Swiss Guards who were massacred in 1792 during the French Revolution, when revolutionaries stormed the Tuileries Palace in Paris.
This large high-quality heavy patinated bronze was probably manufactured for wealthy Americans, is marked verso "Rev Susse Frs. Ed-is, Paris", with the inscription on the front as the original reading "Helvetiorum Fidei ac Virtuti MDCCXCII". 9 1/2" x 20" x 6"".
- TWO ANTIQUE LION OF LUCERNE CARVINGSThe
TWO ANTIQUE LION OF LUCERNE CARVINGSThe two carvings are after the monumental work commemorating the sacrifice of the Swiss Guards defending the King of France during the French revolution.Each measures 2 x 4.5 x 1.34 inches.Very good condition.Provenance: The collection of Josephine Bird Hall (1888 - 1948) by descent to her son, the present owner. Josephine's father was a founder of Kansas City's Emery, Bird, Thayer Department Store.
- Herbert Dicksee (British 1862-1942)
Herbert Dicksee (British 1862-1942) "Recumbent Lion by a Lake" 1891 etching and drypoint on paper pencil signed signed in plate sight 18 1/4 in. x 30 1/4 in. matted and framed. Note: This very imposing print is essentially a variant on "The Lion of Lucerne" by Bertel Thorvaldsen (Danish 1768-1844) carved as a memorial (also on the shores of a lake) in 1820-21 to the Swiss Guards of the French Royal Household for their heroic 1792 defense of the Palais des Tuileries Paris.
- Set of Vatican figural chess pieces
Set of Vatican figural chess pieces The playing pieces executed in cloth and depicting Vatican officials and members of the Swiss Guard. (32). Tallest H: 4 3/4 in. - heads - painted stuffed material with painted features - lead bases - mid 19th century - dusty and dirty - some of the fabrics are faded - painted faces worn - some hats and headpieces are loose or detached - some pieces no longer stand upright by themselves - mohair robes on kings and queens are worn ,700
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