Figure: "Lion of Lucerne"

Figure of a lion carved in sycamore, a miniature copy of Thorivaldsen's "Lion of Lucerne". The recumbent, dying lion with a broken stake in its side lies beside two spears and two shields; its paws rest on a shield with the lilies of France and beside it is a shield with a Swiss cross. The base is inscribed "HELVETIORUM FIDEI AC VIRTUTI". Size: 7.5 x 15.2 x 6 cm

Collection

Bowes Museum

Inventory Number

1574714

Title

Figure: "Lion of Lucerne"

Object Type

Image

Measurements

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