Lion of Lucerne. Switzerland’s victory over France. Carved walnut figurine with an inscription and date on the base: "Helvetiorum fidei ac virtuti diex augusti II et III septembre MDCCXCII" (wood-boring insect holes, slight damage). Switzerland, 19th century. H: 14 cm - W: 28 cm - D: 9 cm Note: This piece depicts the famous Lion of Lucerne from the memorial dedicated to the Swiss Guards who fell in 1792.
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Lion of Lucerne. Switzerland’s victory over France. Carved walnut figurine with an inscription and date on the base: "Helvetiorum fidei ac virtuti diex augusti II et III septembre MDCCXCII" (wood-boring insect holes, slight damage). Switzerland, 19th century. H: 14 cm - W: 28 cm - D: 9 cm Note: This piece depicts the famous Lion of Lucerne from the memorial dedicated to the Swiss Guards who fell in 1792.

Estimate
€200 - €300
Result
€200
Buyer's premium
28.8%
Lion of Lucerne. Switzerland’s victory over France. Carved walnut figurine with an inscription and date on the base: "Helvetiorum fidei ac virtuti diex augusti II et III septembre MDCCXCII" (wood-boring insect holes, slight damage). Switzerland, 19th century. H: 14 cm - W: 28 cm - D: 9 cm Note: This piece depicts the famous Lion of Lucerne from the memorial dedicated to the Swiss Guards who fell in 1792.
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