19th Century Lion Of Lucerne Regency

19th Century Lion Of Lucerne RegencyA 19th century 'Lion of Lucerne', after the large carved rock relief in Switzerland designed by Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770 1884). The alabaster lion sits atop an associated grey marble base. The two elements are separate but the presence of what looks to be a fixture in the middle of the base and mirrored hole to the lion indicates that they were likely affixed originally. There is some age tone to the lion and light wear nibbles commensurate with age

London in 1901

Diameter of base: 5

the outside supporting bars dipping in to the centre and flaring out to each end

The work remains in a very good condition overall with only minor craquelure and very small paint losses in places (please see photographs)

Dante was instrumental in establishing the literature of Italy

with delicately carved birds feeding from a bunch of berries beneath

No paint was used to add detail

The floating card dial suspended on jewelled bearing

An absolutely charming 20th century English school oil on board of a Jack Russell

Upholsterer

Their Origin And Influence On Literature And Art'

Two pieces of the set are absent