A few examples of appraisal values for
LUCERNE

• 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"".
• 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),
• 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.
• 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).
• 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.
• SWITZERLAND, ZURICH, HALF THALER,
  SWITZERLAND, ZURICH, HALF THALER, 1726, STANDING LION HOLDING SWORD LEFT, REV., CITY VIEW (KM 146), MOUNTED AS PIN BROOCH,,
• 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
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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
• 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.
• A SWISS SILVER PRESENTATION CUP,
  A SWISS SILVER PRESENTATION CUP, SCHüTZENFEST LUZERN .800 silver, with unidentified maker's mark, the foot bearing a ribbon reading "Luzern 1901 Eidg Schützenfest," the narrow stem raising the bowl reads "Ernst u. Spiel Sicher das Ziel" (seriously and safely play the goal), the bowl features an applied band of shooting vignettes in low relief, parcel gilt.
• SWITZERLAND, CONFEDERATION
  SWITZERLAND, CONFEDERATION HELVETICA, 1291-1991, SET OF 250 (GOLD) FRANCS AND 20 (SILVER) FRANCS,(KM 71.1 & 70), AS ISSUED,
• 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.
• (SWITZERLAND) SOUVENIR DE LA SUISSE
  (SWITZERLAND) SOUVENIR DE LA SUISSE Souvenir de la Suisse. Basel: C. Kruesi n.d. [c. 1850] Oblong 4to original cloth lettered and decorated in gilt and black silk endpapers a.e.g. With 99 (of 100) engraved views each with tissue guards. Minor rubbing to boards; else interior is very good.
• (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
• 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.
• 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. 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.
• SUISSE Travel Tourism Advertising
  SUISSE Travel Tourism Advertising Poster. Switzerland. "Montreux Oberland Bernois". Lithograph. Image of Young Woman and Train. Printed in Great colorful graphics. Switzerland. Dimensions: H: 40 inches: W: 25 inches --- Condition: Not Framed. Some edge wear and creases. Edge tears.
• 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.
• Swiss School, 18th/19th Century
  Swiss School, 18th/19th Century Peasants in a Mountainous Landscape oil on canvas signed illegibly (lower left) 15 1/4 x 20 1/2 inches. Property from the European Family Collection of a Pharmaceutical Executive and Venture Capitalist
• SWITZERLAND, 1927B GOLD 20 FRANCS
  SWITZERLAND, 1927B GOLD 20 FRANCS .900 fine, .1867 oz. AGW, Y41, KM35.1. Brilliant Uncirculated.
• SWITZERLAND, 20 FRANCS, 1972;
  SWITZERLAND, 20 FRANCS, 1972; 1993 (3); 1994; 1995 (2); 1996 (2); 1997; 1998 (5); 1999 (2); 1999 (2); 2002; 2003; 2006; 200,
• SWITZERLAND, OVAL SILVERED BRONZE
  SWITZERLAND, OVAL SILVERED BRONZE MEDAL, 1918, BY HANS FREI, HELMETED HEAD OF SOLDIER LEFT, REV., INSCRIPTION, INTEGRAL LOO,
• Five framed color lithographs of
  Five framed color lithographs of Swiss town parades h. jenny, bern, 1855 11 x 17 in. (sight size)
• 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
• A Swiss eight day strut clock
  A Swiss eight day strut clock with hand painted landscape on ivory measuring approx. 18 x 18 cm c. 1920.
• A Clarice Cliff Applique Lucerne
  A Clarice Cliff Applique Lucerne Chippendale jardinire 1930-31 1930-31printed and painted marksheight 8 1/4in (21cm); diameter 9 1/2in (24.2cm)
• A Swiss limewood diorama of an
  A Swiss limewood diorama of an interior with musician and dog in  carved walnut frame, late 19th c, 38 x 34cm overall, printed trade label of Fr. Unterberger, Innsbruck More Information In fine preservation
• 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.
• 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.
• INTERLACKEN SWITZERLAND LANDSCAPE
  INTERLACKEN SWITZERLAND LANDSCAPE (EUROPEAN SCHOOL 1ST-HALF 20TH CENTURY). Oil on board unsigned. View of town and mountains from across the lake. 7''h. 9 1/2''w. In a gilt frame 14 1/2'h. 17''w. Note puchased 1960 Columbus Art Museum.
• GOTTLIEB DIETRICH (SWISS, 1854 -
  GOTTLIEB DIETRICH (SWISS, 1854 - 1926) 5 ¾" x 8 ?" Lake Lucerne. Oil on paperboard, not signed, writing verso "Sac. des IV Cantons", along with writing by later hand, under glass in gilt wood frame, overall 12 ¼" x 14 ¾".
• JELMOLI: ZURICHSilbeutein, Frete.
  JELMOLI: ZURICHSilbeutein, Frete. Jelmoli: Zurich. Zurich: Wepag. A.G., ca. 1930. Poster for a Zurich-based department store. 36 x 48 _”. Mounted on linen. Small repaired edge tears. A.
• Two 1947 B Gold 20 Francs Swiss
  Two 1947 B Gold 20 Francs Swiss Helvetia France, coins.