This pair of bookends are depicting the dying swiss guard lions of lucerne, france which were designed by the danish sculptor bertel thorvaldsen an. Mark sukhija the lion monument in lucerne, the most sentimental of swiss monuments, commerates the swiss mercenaries who, serving the french king louis xvi, lost their lives during the french revolution at the tuileries palace in paris. It is one of the most famous monuments in switzerland, visited. Antique stone finish lion top and tail bookend set 6. The lion of lucerne would be impressive anywhere, but nowhere so impressive as where he is. Schwarzman building are familiar and beloved icons for new yorkers and visitors to the city.
The man who was responsible for the actual carving of the monument, however, was a stonemason from constance in southern germany by the name of lucas ahorn. Antique wood swiss guard lions of lucerne bookends, helvetiorum fidei ac. Pair 1920 judd lion of lucerne bookends cast iron gray metal no 9757. The fascinating lion monument of lucerne lazy penguins. On the base of each are the latin words which translate to the loyalty and bravery of the swiss, h. It was carved into the sandstone cliff above the city center. This handsome set of jennings brothers bookends depicts the swiss monument the lion of lucerne that was originally carved by the danish artist bertel thorvaldsen in the sandstone cliffs above the city. Lucerne a short history of the lion monument by mark sukhija by. Lion of lucerne lucerne, switzerland atlas obscura. Below is a photograph of one of lucernes most famous tourist attraction. The lion of lucerne combines art, history and natural beauty into switzerlands most beloved historic monument. The development and history of lucerne have been influenced heavily by its geographical situation in central switzerland. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Lowendenkmal, or the lion of lucerne, is a rock relief in. Jun 09, 2018 the lion monument is located in the center of the city of lucerne, in front of the glacier garden, a natural monument and museum, and not far from the bourbaki panorama on lowenplatz. Lee to be one of the most heroic figures in american history. Bertel thorvaldsen, a danish artist, depicted a dying lion. Brad thors debut thriller rockets along from utah, to washington, d. Antique cast iron lion of lucerne bookends, desk or library. Decorative bookends free delivery possible on eligible purchases. It commemorates the swiss guards who were massacred in 1792 during the french revolution, when revolutionaries stormed the tuileries palace in paris. Bronze lion mounted on cast iron bookends modeled after the lion of lucerne sculpture in lucerne, switzerland to commemorate the swiss guards who were massacred during the french revolution. Jan 02, 2002 in the lions of lucerne, the us president is on vacation on the snowcovered slopes of utah, and while skiing, the president and his secret service team are ambushed by a group of highlytrained hitmen, who wipe out the secret service agents, and kidnap the president, only one ss agent has survived the ambush, e. Sculpted during the early part of the 19th century, the purpose of the lion of lucerne was to commemorate the swiss guards who. The lion of lucerne bisson freres french, active 1840 1864 43. In 18181819, thorvaldsen produced the model for a monument to the swiss guards who had fought in paris in defense of king louis xvi, the absolute monarch of france, during the storming of the tuileries by revolutionary forces on august 10, 1792. The marble lions, patience and fortitude, flanking the entrance to the new york public librarys stephen a.
Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Lion monument, lucerne 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. The lion monument in lucerne switzerland rolandomio travel. Remaining predominantly catholic, lucerne hosted its own annual passion play from 1453 to 1616, a twodaylong play of 12 hours performance per day. Get the best deals on lion of lucerne bookends when you shop the largest online selection at. 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. Art nouveau cast iron bronzed bookends michelangelos david. With its picturesque setting and historical significance, the lion monument of lucerne also called lowendenkmal is one of europes most famous sculptures. Get the best deals on lion bookends when you shop the largest online selection at. The lions are created from the classic rock relief in lucerne, switzerland and stand on a rectangular block style base with a hammered art deco design with green felt on the underside. Lucerne a short history of the lion monument marks travel notes. Nov 18, 2016 lion monument a short history of the lion monument marks travel notes lion of lucerne story the lion monument in lucerne, the most sentimental of swiss monuments, commerates the swiss. Antique cast iron lion of lucerne bookends, desk or library accessory, status. Get the best deals on lion bookends when you shop the largest online.
Dying lion the lucerne lion the thorvaldsens museum archives. This set of jennings brothers lion of lucerne bookends measures 5 high by 7. These antique bookends feature the stone lion monument in lucerne, switzerland which was carved in 1820 to remember the swiss guards that died defending the french royal family. Vintage cast bronzebrass lion of lucerne bookends etsy. Old pair of antique lion monument of lucerne switzerland. Vintage bronze lion of lucerne bookends jennings bros jb 1570. Situated at the lower end of lake lucerne between the alps with high mountains and pass roads and the swiss midlands, the city of lucerne was predestined to be a center of commerce like zurich and geneva. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Vintage mgm grand casino lion head hotel entrance bookends. Oct 15, 2015 many have heard of the incredible statue of the lion of lucerne but few know of the stories behind the monument and what it stands for the beautiful sculpture of the lion is located in lucerne, switzerland and was built in 1820 by lucas ahorn and bertel thorvaldsen. A pair of vintage bronze bookends modeled after the lion monument in lucerne, switzerland, a rock relief sculpture that commemorates a massacre of swiss. Lowendenkmal, or the lion of lucerne, is a rock relief in lucerne, switzerland, designed by bertel thorvaldsen and hewn in 182021 by lukas. Pair copper finish lion bookends 1920s jennings brothers.
Pair of lion of lucerne bronze clad bookends, early 20th c. Dedicated in 1821 it has attracted millions of visitors over. It was designed as a memorial for the mercenary soldiers from central switzerland who lost their lives while serving the french king louis xvi during the french revolution. Unfollow lucerne lion book ends to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Jennings brothers for sale vintage antiques for sale. The lion monument in lucerne, switzerland is a memorial to swiss guards who gave their lives during the french revolution in 1792. Antique set of carved bookends, the lion of lucerne, 1920s or 30s, mahogany ebay. This monument is a rock relief carved into the cliff face of a former sandstone quarry, and features a dying lion. Lion monument a short history of the lion monument marks. Lowendenkmal, or the lion of lucerne, is a rock relief in lucerne, switzerland, designed by bertel thorvaldsen and hewn in 182021 by lukas ahorn. Jennings brothers bronze lion of lucerne luzern bookends numbered. The monument commemorates the heroic death of the swiss guards who died in 1792, who protected the french king louis xvi from his own people and were killed by. Apr 29, 2016 the lion of lucerne known also as the lion monument is a memorial located in lucerne, switzerland. Lion of lucerneluzern bronze bookends up for auction is a pair of ceramicporcelain lion of lucerne bookends in a bronze finish which were part of an estate sale.
Vintage 1930s lion of lucerne bookends, made of cast bronzebrass, nice patina with felt bottoms. Lion of lucerne monument, lucerne, switzerland britannica. Unravelling the tragic story behind the impressive lion. The lion of lucerne was designed by bertel thorvaldsen, a famous danish sculptor who lived between the 18th and 19th centuries. Among the growing towns of the confederacy, lucerne was especially popular in attracting new residents. This memorial commemorating fallen swiss guards of the french revolution has been called the saddest stone in the world. Library lion bookends the new york public library shop. Pair of lion of lucerne bronze clad bookends, early. The majestic lions on these bookends are reproductions of a lion monument in lucerne, switzerland. Revolution swiss lion of lucerne bookends, jb 2146 desk office history buff.
Vintage horse, rough cut, see photo, cast iron, bookends, horses, history. New york public library lions bookends, edward clark potter. Wauwil glassworks in 1915 set up in 1879 in the canton of lucerne and. See more ideas about lion monument, lion and sculpture art. This is a fabulous pair of copper finish cast metal lion bookends by jennings brothers that feature exquisite details. The inscription above the lion reads helvetiorum fedei ac virtuti which translates as to the loyalty and bravery of the swiss. The lion of lucerne is a historical monument in lucerne, switzerland which commemorates the over 700 swiss guard who died in the french revolution. We have the best deals on jennings brothers so stop by and check us out first.
Brady in 1894 is thought of as a near copy of this monument. The lion of the confederacy, or lion of atlanta in oakland cemetery carved by t. Lion of lucerne luzern bronze bookends up for auction is a pair of ceramicporcelain lion of lucerne bookends in a bronze finish which were part of an estate sale. Touch up paint, lucerne, telling stories, great stories, 3 d, bookends, lion. You may recognize it as the lion of lucerne a rock relief sculpture of a mortally wounded lion hewn into the rocky face of a large cliff in a former sandstone quarry near lucerne, in central switzerland. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Master cast archives museum masterworks americas largest. The bookends are circa 1930 with an art nouveau style and feature metal lions with a bronze tone finish. Meant as a memorial to the 760 slain swiss guards victims of the french revolution of 1792.
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