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LION OF LUCERNE UNMARKED

• 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"".
• 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.
• A Continental Carved Ivory Figure
  A Continental Carved Ivory Figure of the Lion of Lucerne modeled after the Swiss monument the lion depicted wounded and lying on a heap of weapons and a shield with the fleur-de-lis raised on a naturalistic wood base. Width 3 13/16 inches.
• 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. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• (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
• 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 Condition: Age related wear. As found.
• (3) English and Swiss ivories to
  (3) English and Swiss ivories to include carved lion, 5", Lion of Lucerne, 2-7/8"L and Saint Bernard, 3-1/4"L
• TWO ANTIQUE LION OF LUCERNE
  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.
• 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.
• UNKNOWN (fourth quarter of 20th
  UNKNOWN (fourth quarter of 20th century) Two carved wooden lions Larger lion carved from oak with painted black spots on whiskers, tail, and mane. H: 13 in., W: 24 in. (from nose to tail). Smaller carved recumbent lion bank, lion body pivots to reveal bank inside, raised on a wooden plinth. H: 11 in. (including plinth), W: 15 in. (including plinth). Larger lion: Large crack starting from nose to the middle of the back, another crack from lower left jaw terminating at the end of mane. Surface scratches. Smaller lion: Several surface scratches, with small dents from the carving on feet and body. (ALX 6/26/08)
• 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).
• GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF A
  GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF A LIONunmarked 7 1/4 inches wide; 4 1/4 inches high Condition:
• A Katzhutte parian figure of Una
  A Katzhutte parian figure of Una and the Lion, on a rectangular base, 30cm high
• A pair of recumbent lions in dark
  A pair of recumbent lions in dark green marble. 27 cm long.
• PATROCIñO BARELA, UNTITLED
  PATROCIñO BARELA, UNTITLED (MOUNTAIN LION)Patrociño Barela, (1902 - 1964) Untitled (Mountain Lion), carved wood inscribed: PAT.BAR carved wood Dimensions: 9 x 21 1/2 x 8 in. (22.9 x 54.6 x 20.3 cm.) Provenance: Private Collection, New Mexico
• Parian Figurine of Una and the Lion
  Parian Figurine of Una and the Lion Continental a parian figurine of Una and the Lion mounted on a parian plinth base unmarked; ht. 8.5 lg. 10 dp. 6 in. Condition: Chips to paw of lion. Repairs especially to lion's tail Una's toes and fingers.
• A blacked plaster figure of a lion,
  A blacked plaster figure of a lion, on rectangular plinth, impressed A Felix Bouré/Bruxelles, 66cm long
• PORCELAIN ST. MARK LION Porcelain
  PORCELAIN ST. MARK LION Porcelain St. Mark lion, unmarked. 10.5" H x 13" W x 5" D
• A pair of gilt brass ''Lions of St.
  A pair of gilt brass ''Lions of St. Marks'' 5.5ins high x 7.75ins overall both mounted on veined green marble rectangular bases 9ins x 4.5ins (one base slightly chipped)
• BRONZE FIGURAL OF MAN SLAYING
  BRONZE FIGURAL OF MAN SLAYING MOUNTAIN LIONBronze Figural Group of a Man Slaying Mountain Lion , after Hippolyte Moreau, signature inscribed and "6/1689/AL/A. Goldscheider./ED. Paris/Vrai Bronze" foundry stamp on self-base, h. 31 1/2 in., w. 13 1/2 in., d. 12 in Provenance: Estate of Arley D. Cathey II, El Dorado, AR, sold to benefit the University of Chicago.
• Brush McCoy Roman Decorated Lion
  Brush McCoy Roman Decorated Lion and Lioness Jardiniere marked with (die impressed) 218 mint condition 9.5''h.
• BERGMAN GESCHUTZT BRONZE LION, COLD
  BERGMAN GESCHUTZT BRONZE LION, COLD PAINTED STANDING MA...Bergman Geschutzt Bronze Lion, cold painted standing male, marked Bergman Geschutzt, height 8 3/4 inches, length 10 inches. Condition: 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.
• A Figural Group "Death of the
  A Figural Group "Death of the Lion Queen" Modelled with the standing kilted figure in the center a lion at her feet and a leopard at her side on a racetrack shape base with the title lettered on the side vent hole underneath flat back decorated in polychrome on one side only. No specific date ascribed.
• PATINATED BRONZE LION SCULPTURE,
  PATINATED BRONZE LION SCULPTURE, 18"LPatinated bronze lion sculpture, walking with upraised head, unmarked, approx 10.5"h, 18"l, 5"d, 13.5lbs
• CARVED LION BY J.W. BRUNGART (B.
  CARVED LION BY J.W. BRUNGART (B. 1877 GLEN ROCK PENNSYLVANIA). Softwood and fur. Standing male lion identified on underside as Herman ''born'' in 1901 in Glen Rock and signed by the artist. Missing green base. See lot 74 for another Brungart. 10''h. Ex Barenholtz sold at Sotheby's (New York) January 1990 lot 1619 and then at Skinner (Boston) February 2001 lot 101.
• HENRI MAIK, "UN ROI", LION WITH
  HENRI MAIK, "UN ROI", LION WITH ZEBRAS O/C Henri Hecht Maik (French 1922-1993), "Un Roy", oil on canvas, signed to lower right, signed, tilted, and having a Wally Findlay Gallery label en verso, framed. Approximate measurements: canvas h. 13", w. 9. 5"; frame h. 18"; w. 14. 5", d. 2".
• Two Nymphenburg porcelain lion
  Two Nymphenburg porcelain lion rampant figures 20th century; similar large and small figure each modeled as standing lion holding shield with Bavarian coat of arms both with green stamp mark 3 3/4 in. and 6 in. H. Estimate $ 125-200 No apparent faults.
• PATINATED BRONZE WILDLIFE SCULPTURE
  PATINATED BRONZE WILDLIFE SCULPTURE Mountain Lion mother and cub unsigned 18''H x 17''L.
• Ormolu-mounted bronze urn, lion's
  Ormolu-mounted bronze urn, lion's head motifs throughout, probably 20th century, 7-1/2 in. Good condition, minor surface dents and abrasions. Private Collection
• A Bronze Figurine of a Lion Cast
  A Bronze Figurine of a Lion Cast bronze with dark gray patina, approx. 11-1/2"L x 6"H x 3"W, with signature in Chinese characters on the underside.
• Lion Head Jardiniere bottom
  Lion Head Jardiniere bottom marked R.G.B. 1935 with pencil small chips on the bottom of base 4''h.
• LARGE MINTON PARIAN WARE FIGURAL
  LARGE MINTON PARIAN WARE FIGURAL GROUP, UNA AND LION19th Century figure. Una removes the thorn from the lion. Nude woman with lion. Incised Minton on the underside. Slight discoloration and crazing to piece; age related wear. Issued: 19th c. Dimensions: 14.5"W x 15.25"H Manufacturer: Minton Country of Origin: England
• PATINATED BRONZE SCULPTURE OF A
  PATINATED BRONZE SCULPTURE OF A WALKING LION, 18"LPatinated bronze sculpture, Walking Lion, apparently unmarked, mid-stride with upraised head, approx 10.25"h, 18"l, 4.5"d, 12.5lbs
• OUTDOOR PATINATED BRONZE
  OUTDOOR PATINATED BRONZE LIONESSModern. In a crouching pose, on an ebonized wood base, with a partially weathered patina. Length 45 in. (approx) (Cond: outside slight weathering, surface imperfections)
• BERGMAN COLD-PAINTED BRONZE FIGURAL
  BERGMAN COLD-PAINTED BRONZE FIGURAL WATCH HOLDER AND A COLD-PAINTED FIGURE OF A GROWLING LION The one marked B within urn above Geschutz modeled as a North African youth seated in front of a leopard skin-hung shield and crossed spears the lion unmarked stalking and growling. 7 3/8 and 2 x 3 1/2 and 6 1/2 in. Estate of Julia Hall Millbrook NY.
• PAIR OF CAST STONE HERALDIC
  PAIR OF CAST STONE HERALDIC LIONS Late 20th century, cast stone, each lion depicted in rampant form holding shield, both appear unmarked.