Swiss Handcarved Walnut "Lion of Lucerne" Wood Sculpture

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Description: Very nice vintage wood carving, in Walnut, of the "Lion Monument" in Lucerne, Switzerland. The Lion Monument in Lucerne is a giant dying lion carved out of a wall of sandstone rock above a pond at the east end of the medieval town. It was designed as a memorial for the mercenary soldiers from central Switzerland who lost their lives while servine ght French king Louis XVI during the French Revolution. This handcarved sculpture is made of Black Walnut and is in very good condition except for the tip of the sword on the body of the lion must have broken off at one point and is missing. Inscripted on the bottom is "HELVETIORUM FIDEI AC VIRTUTI" which translates to "To the Loyalty and Bravery of the Swiss". Measures 7.25"L x 4"H x 2"D.

Status: Sold	Reference#: bill10
Condition: Very Good	Year: 1940's
Country: Belgium

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