GRAND TOUR MARLE SCULPTURE OF THE LION OF LUCERNE - 19th century. From Bertel Thorvaldsen: a finely sculpted serpentine marble Lion of Lucerne. In 1818-1819, the famous Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844) made a model for a monument to the Swiss Guards who had fought in Paris in defense of King Louis XVI during the storming of the Tuileries by revolutionary forces on August 10, 1792. The monument, the Dying Lion (the Lion of Lucerne), was eventually carved in colossal dimensions, following Thorvaldsen's model, directly into the rock face of the Glacier Garden in Lucerne, where it was inaugurated in 1821. Dating back to the last quarter of the 19th century, our serpentine model is a typical souvenir of a Grand Tour in Italy and Switzerland. Thorvaldsen worked extensively in Italy, where he was considered by Grand Tour travelers to be the most important sculptor of the Neoclassical and early Romantic period, along with the Italian sculptor Antonio Canova. Origin: Italy Period: last quarter of the 19th century Measurements: cm. 23.5 x 11.5 - height cm. 13 Item accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. This item, like all our objects, is sold accompanied by a photographic certificate of authenticity and lawful origin. This document identifies the item, adding more value to the item. We handle transport and personally organize the packing and shipping of works of art worldwide.             ?? Antichità DELMONTE ?? https://www.instagram.com/delmonteantichita/ CONTACTS: FOR ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT ME! Cell. Anna 338 4989679 EMAIL: annadelmonteantico@libero.it