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Treasures Past and Present: The Princely Collections, Lichenstein, Hardback Book

Treasures Past and Present: The Princely Collections, Lichenstein Hardback

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The Princely Collections of Liechtenstein gained momentum during the early 17th century when Prince Karl I commissioned several works, including Adriaen de Fries's life-sized bronze of Christ in Distress.

From that point on, the artistic holdings of the principality grew and were shaped by each successive monarch.

Over the centuries, the collections expanded to include works by masters such as da Vinci, Botticelli, Rembrandt, Rubens, and Van Dyck.

They now comprise some 1,700 paintings and sculptures, dating from the early Renaissance to the 19th century.

The collections also contain important works of graphic art, porcelain, tapestries, and furniture that once adorned the Liechtenstein castles and palaces.

This sumptuously illustrated volume explores the historical evolution of the Princely Collections, tracing the works' acquisition as well as their occasional sale and relocation to museums around the world.

Nearly one hundred of the collections' highlights by approximately 60 artists are presented in this book, which allows readers to fully appreciate the breadth and depth of these storied collections.

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