Author: Royal Collection (Great Britain)
Publisher: Royal Collection Editions
ISBN: 9781909741379
Category : Goldwork
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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This catalogue raisonné is the first study of this area of the Royal Collection for more than a hundred years. Extensive research has uncovered much new information relating to the European silver in the Collection since the last publication on the subject in the early twentieth century. The catalogue discusses more than 350 objects of pre-twentieth-century silver made in France, Germany, the Netherlands and Russia, with a smaller collection of pieces from Italy, Scandinavia, Spain, Portugal and the Austro-Hungarian empire. An introduction on the history of collecting European silver is followed by catalogue entries on silver objects used for dining and drinking, tea, coffee and chocolate wares; toilet services; desk accessories and church plate. Highlights include the German Kunstzkammer objects acquired by George IV, and items formerly belonging to Napoleon which have subsequently entered the Royal Collection.

Author: A. G. Grimwade
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Category : Art objects
Languages : en
Pages : 138

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Author: Edward Alfred Jones
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Category : Silverware
Languages : en
Pages : 500

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Author: Sotheby's Geneva
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Languages : en
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Author: Royal Collection Trust
Publisher: Royal Collection Editions
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Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 472

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The Restoration era of the British monarchy covers the reigns of Charles II (1660-85) and James II (1685-8). This publication focuses on the art and culture of the Restoration court at this time, including the development of an 'English baroque' and the use of court ritual and art (especially decorative art) by both monarchs. This sumptuously illustrated book showcases the replacement crown jewels made for the coronation of Charles II in 1661, his collection of Italian Old Master paintings, drawings by Leonardo da Vinci and the spectacular furnishings of the palaces of Whitehall and St James's.

Author: John Warner Barber
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Category : Belgium
Languages : en
Pages : 608

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Author: Sotheby's Geneva
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 686

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Category : Numismatics
Languages : en
Pages : 974

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Vols. 24-52 include the proceedings of the A.N.A. convention. 1911-39.

Author: Jonathan Marsden
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ISBN: 9781909741607
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Published to accompany a major exhibition at The Queen's Galleries in London and Edinburgh, this book provides new insights into George IV as a collector. Although George led a life bounded by convention, he was a genuine connoisseur who was able to form an unrivalled collection of paintings, porcelain and furniture. These he presented and displayed in a series of architecturally adventurous spaces. His acquisitions continue to form the backdrop to royal ceremony, a legacy that is one of the principal pillars of today's magnificent Royal Collection.