Idyll
Gold and silver have long been the preferred materials of artists for making various pieces with varied uses, but bronze has been a convenient option, being like noble metals a perennial material. In general, bronze is understood as an alloy made of copper with tin, aluminum, and lead, in variable proportions, hence the […]
King Carol I's snuffbox
On November 15, 1894, King Carol I and Queen Elisabeth celebrated their silver wedding, on which occasion numerous important figures from the royal entourage offered them various gifts: decorative vases, snuff boxes, boxes, platters, tea and coffee services. In the precious metal collection of Peleş Castle, consisting of approximately 3000 pieces, it attracts attention - among […]
Baptism Cup
On August 12/24, 1865, Prince Ferdinand-Victor-Albert-Meinrad was born at Sigmaringen Castle. The middle son of Prince Leopold of Hohenzollern (1835-1905) and his wife, Princess Antonia of Braganza (1845-1913), he would become the second king of Romania, the one who led the destinies of his adopted country in the period 1914-1927, trying throughout his entire existence to prove himself […]
Engagement Cup
In the goldsmith's collection of Peleş Castle, there is a goblet created at the end of the 19th century, which bears the mark of the German workshop, Nuremberg. Made of silver-plated copper, the goblet, 21.5 cm high, represents a female character, in 17th-century clothing, of the Dutch bourgeois type, characterized by ample volumes, curved shapes, in contrast […]
Nautilus Swan
Nautilus pompilius shells, native to the Pacific and Indian Oceans, are renowned for their beauty and rarity. Whether used in their natural state or included in elaborately crafted pieces, they were found in the “cabinets of rarities” of the private collections of the great nobility. Nautilus cups were popular as early as the late 16th century […]
slavery
[stag_toggle style=”normal” title=”Piece details” state=”closed”]Decorative piece “The Slaves” Author: Giuseppe Michieli, Venice, 1866 Cast, chiseled bronze H- 140 cm; L- 36 cm[/stag_toggle] The world of Italian art experienced a revival of previous decorative styles in the 19th century. The works of the great masters of the Renaissance period were successfully brought into the current context of the historicist era. The rich heritage of […]