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EARLY 20TH CENTURY LAKE LUCERNE
EARLY 20TH CENTURY LAKE LUCERNE SWITZERLANDPencil drawing on paper of Vierwaldstättersee or Lake Lucerne in Switzerland. Unknown German artist, dated 5/9/1907 at bottom right. Image size measures 8" x 5 1/4", framed to 12 1/2" x 9 3/4". Excellent condition, slight buckling at top edge. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
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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"".
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Framed and matted Continental
Framed and matted Continental watercolor on paper of Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, signed lower left, "ATF," sight 7"h x 9 2/4"w
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Lucien Labaudt (1880-1943 San
Lucien Labaudt (1880-1943 San Francisco CA) Lakeside Bathers
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An oil on board alpine village
An oil on board alpine village signed bottom left ''Donia Nachsmen'' and with manuscript believed from the original framing backpaper titled ''Lake of Lucerne Painted at Fluellen July 1928'' and dedication by the artist dated August 1929. 29 x 22 cm.
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SWISS LION OF LUCERNE MONUMENT
SWISS LION OF LUCERNE MONUMENT CARVED WOOD PANEL Switzerland,C. 1900Relief carving after the Lion of Lucerne rock relief by Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844).
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LUCIEN DELARUE (FRANCE,
LUCIEN DELARUE (FRANCE, 1925-2002) St Paul?s Protestant Church, Strasbourg, France, the South end of St Helena island. Watercolor, signed lower right, in gold molded frame, linen mat, glazed, OS: 18 1/2' x 2 1/2", SS: 12 3/4" x 16 3/4", good condition.
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SWISS WOOD CARVED LION OF LUCERN
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.
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MT PILATUS, LUCERN Travel
MT PILATUS, LUCERN Travel Advertising Poster. Lithograph. Image of Swiss Seaside Town with Mountain View. Switzerland. Printed in France.
Dimensions: H: 40 inches: W: 25 inches ---
Condition: Not Framed. Some edge wear and small tears.
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LEOPOLD BERAN (AUSTRIAN, 1884 -
LEOPOLD BERAN (AUSTRIAN, 1884 - 1965), LAKE IN THE ALPS...Leopold Beran (Austrian, 1884 - 1965), Lake in the Alps, oil on canvas, signed lower right "Leopold Beran," 18" x 24". Provenance: Wally Findlay Galleries label on the reverse.
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All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
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LUCIEN DELARUE, PORT OF MONTE
LUCIEN DELARUE, PORT OF MONTE CARLO, O/C Lucien Delarue (French 1925-2011), "Port of Monte Carlo (Ivory Coast)", oil on canvas depicting a harbor scene with boats and houses, with hills visible in the background, titled en verso, signed "Delarue" at lower right, framed. Provenance: From the Private Collection of Elizabeth Cross, Lawrenceville, Georgia. Approx. canvas h. 13", w. 16"; overall h. 21.75", w. 24.75", d. 2.5".
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WOODEN "LION OF LUCERNE"
WOODEN "LION OF LUCERNE" SCULPTURE Grand Tour Era Wood Carving, a representation of the controversial Swiss sandstone monument in Lucerne honoring the sacrifice of Swiss Guards defending the King of France during the French Revolution; the sculpture depicts a dying lion impaled with a spear, with its paw resting on a shield with the French fleur de lys, with the carved words "Helvetiorum Fidei ac Virtuti" (to the loyalty and bravery of the Swiss) and the Roman numeral date of 1792 below; with a partially legible "Lucerne" paper label affixed to the base, 3 1/4" high, 7 5/8" x 2 5/8". Surface wear.
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(6) COLLECTION OF TABLE ITEMS, LION
(6) COLLECTION OF TABLE ITEMS, LION OF LUCERNE(lot of 6) Collection of table items, including: (1) carved wood sculpture of the Lion of Lucerne, after Bertel Thorvaldsen (Danish, 1770-1844), inscribed "Helvetiorum Fidei ac Virtuti" (to the loyalty and bravery of the Swiss); (1) gilt metal letter opener, depicting Joan of Arcadia holding sword, approx 10"l, 3"w; (1) parcel gilt and patinated metal figure, Our Lady of Lourdes, on Gothic style architectural base; (1) small carved wood female bust, approx 2.5"h, 1.75"w; (1) miniature carved wood guitar, with mother of pearl inlay, retaining gilt embossed box; (1) spherical-form gilt metal inkwell, foliate embossed with applied cabochons, hinged lid opening to removable clear glass well, rising on bun feet, lacking several cabochons, one foot replaced; 2lbs total
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FREDERICK DE BOURG RICHARDS
FREDERICK DE BOURG RICHARDS (AMERICAN/DELAWARE)Frederick De Bourg Richards (American/Delaware, 1822-1903), "Lake Lucerne", oil on canvas, signed lower left, 21 1/2 in. x 36 in., framed, overall 33 1/4 in. x 47 3/4 in. x 4 in. Condition: Overall fair condition.
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Luciano Castelli (Swiss b. 1951)
Luciano Castelli (Swiss b. 1951) Untitled 1987 watercolor signed Luciano Castelli and dated (lower right) 59 x 59 inches.
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German oil on board painting of a
German oil on board painting of a lake scene with a marble gazebo signed l.r. F. Elias 1924(?)". 10"x16.5"
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Leopold Beran (Austrian
Leopold Beran (Austrian 1884-1965) Mountain Lake oil on canvas signed Leopold Beran (lower right) 23 1/2 x 31 3/4 inches.
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SWITZERLAND, 5 FRANCS, INCLUDING,
SWITZERLAND, 5 FRANCS, INCLUDING, LUCERNE SHOOTING FESTIVAL 1939 (KM S20) (2); 1936 (KM 41) (3); 1939 (KM 43); 1941 (KM 44),
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Circa 1930s marked on face
Circa 1930s marked on face ''Gubelin / Lucerne'' and further marked to rear on plate ''Gubelin / Lucerne / 8 Hours'' the shaped black stone base mounted with a silvered bronze cat and a clock with turquoise guilloche dial beveled glass aperture and screw-on chrome plate with winding mechanism in a hexagonal case on turquoise ball feet overall. 6.75'' H x 9.5'' W x 4.5'' D.
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''LA SUISSE'' LAKE GENEVA PADDLE
''LA SUISSE'' LAKE GENEVA PADDLE BOAT Made of various materials including light tin live steam powered made by Fulgarex c. 1955 an amazingly detailed and impressive water craft. 42'' l. Canopy dislodged corrosion in places needs some restoration (Fair-Poor Cond.)
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International Festival of Music,
International Festival of Music, Lucerne Poster. Lithograph. Signed ERNI In the lithograph. 1952.
Dimensions: H: 39 inches: W: 27 inches ---
Condition: Not Framed. Some edge wear and creases. Losses to edges
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Lucien Delarue (French, b. 1925).
Lucien Delarue (French, b. 1925). River view. Oil on canvas, signed at the lower right corner, approx. 18" x 24", framed with a linen liner in a gilt frame overall approx. 23" x 28-3/4".
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PIERRE STRUYS "LAUSANNE" OIL ON
PIERRE STRUYS "LAUSANNE" OIL ON CANVAS, 1967 Pierre Struys (Dutch, 1914-2001) "Lausanne" oil painting on canvas, 1967, depicting an impressionistic Swiss city landscape in winter, signed lower left, titled, signed, and dated to verso, housed in an ebonized and gilt wood frame carved with a floral design. Image: 37.25" H x 30" W; frame: 46.5" H x 38.75" W. Provenance: From a 315 E. 68th St. collection.
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LUCERNE SCHOOL, 18TH CENTURY 10
LUCERNE SCHOOL, 18TH CENTURY 10 ¼" x 8" Reverse glass painting of baby Jesus and St. John the Baptist and lamb, S.J. Mak van Waay (Dutch auction house) label verso, from the collection of Prof. Dr. W. Mengelberg, in octagonal frame, overall 13 ¾" x 11 ½". Information label verso of frame.
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Leopold Beran (Austrian
Leopold Beran (Austrian 1884-1965) Wooded Lake Scene oil on canvas signed Leopold Berans (lower right) 18 1/4 x 24 inches.
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MAURICE D. LUCAS VIEW OF CAPRI
MAURICE D. LUCAS VIEW OF CAPRI LANDSCAPE PAINTING France,1869-1949Post impressionist depiction of a town on top of a mountain overlooking the sea on a cloudy day.
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James Vivien de Fleury (19th
James Vivien de Fleury (19th Century) British THE LAKE OF LUZARIO IN LOMBARDY Oil on canvas; signed and dated 1855 lower right titled to an old typeset printed label verso 24" (height) 61cm (height) 40" (width) 101.6cm (width)
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LUCIEN POTRONAT. MEDITERRANEAN
LUCIEN POTRONAT. MEDITERRANEAN VILLAGE, OIL Oil on canvas, signed lr, 24 x 36 in., framed.
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Giovanni Battista Piranesi (Italian
Giovanni Battista Piranesi (Italian 1720-1778) two engravings of lighting fixtures "Le Lucerne" and "Lucerna antica di Bronzo" each inscribed in plate "Cav. Pirane F." lower right each sheet 19 in. x 25 in. framed alike.
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AFTER BERTEL THORVALDSEN
AFTER BERTEL THORVALDSEN (1770-1844) AND LUKAS AHORNAFTER BERTEL THORVALDSEN (1770-1844) AND LUKAS AHORN
The Lion of Lucerne , mid-19th century
carved wood
overall height: 14 cm (5 1/2 in.), dimensions of base: 30 x 8 cm (11 3/4 x 3 1/4 in.)
base carved with dedication in Latin HELVETIORUM FIDEI AC VIRTUTI [ To the loyalty and bravery of the Swiss ]
CONDITION
The wooden sculpture appears in age-appropriate condition. Overall dust and grime visible to the naked eye. Minor wear and rubbing to the wooden corners, tail and haunches. No significant issues to report otherwise.
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LUIGI KASIMIR COLOR ETCHING
LUIGI KASIMIR COLOR ETCHING (Austria 1881-1962) titled ''Melk Monastery on the Danube'' Austria 17'' by 22.50''. Signed in pencil (by the artist) Luigi Kasimir lower right. In custom mat and wood frame.
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Otto Landolt (Swiss, 1889-1951),
Otto Landolt (Swiss, 1889-1951), "Lucerne: Suisse" travel poster; signed in the print; Fretz Freres S.A. Zurich. Pressed seams, and two 1"-2" tears in borders. Linen backed.
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VINTAGE CERAMIC FIGURINE OF THE
VINTAGE CERAMIC FIGURINE OF THE LION OF LUCERNEA molded brown figure inspired by the Lion Monument rock relief in Switzerland. 'Helvetiorum Fidei ac Virtuti' engraved on the front.
Dimensions: 8.25"L x 2.75"W x 4"H
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Age related wear. As found.
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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.
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19th Century Tyrolean School
19th Century Tyrolean School /Lake Landscape with Village/the church incorporating a watch face/oil on canvas 63cm x 80cm (24.5" x 31.5")/the movement cased behind the canvas stamped Riefort a Paris No.805 and striking on a gong
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LUDWIG SCHWEIGER (AUSTRIA, EARLY
LUDWIG SCHWEIGER (AUSTRIA, EARLY 20TH CENTURY), MOONLIGHT OVER A MOUNTAIN POND., OIL ON BOARD, 5" X 7". FRAMED 8" X 9.75".LUDWIG SCHWEIGER, Austria, Early 20th Century, Moonlight over a mountain pond. Signed lower right "L. Schweiger". Dimensions: Oil on board, 5" x 7". Framed 8" x 9.75".