12 février 2010
'The Prince as Collector. New acquisitions under Hans-Adam II von und zu Liechtenstein' @ Liechtenstein Museum
Quentin Massys, "The Tax Collectors", End of 1st quarter of 16th Century. Oil on wood; 86 x 71 cm. Acquired in 2008 by Prince Hans-Adam II von und zu Liechtenstein © Sammlungen des Fürsten von und zu Liechtenstein, Vaduz–Wien
VIENNA.- Prince Hans-Adam II von und zu Liechtenstein possesses one of the world’s largest and most important art collections. Masterpieces of European art spanning five centuries, from the early Renaissance to the Baroque, form the nucleus of this private collection. As patrons and collectors... [Lire la suite]31 janvier 2010
Recent Acquisition of the Lichtenstein Princely Collections: Joachim Fries, Clockwork drinking vessel
Joachim Fries, Clockwork drinking vessel with Diana mounted on a stag. Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein.
Silver, cast, embossed, chased, engraved parcel-gilt, partial coloured cold-enamel decoration fully functional original spring-driven mechanism. height 34 cm, width 24,2 cm, depth 10,6 cm. Inv.-No. SI261.
This sculpture is not only a masterpiece of the goldsmith’s art but also an ingenious object of stately display and courtly banqueting ceremonial: it belongs to a group of automata featuring Diana, goddess of the chase, the... [Lire la suite]