Liechtenstein: The Princely Collections [FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING]
Baumstark, Reinhold (introduction)
From Vero Beach Books, Vero Beach, FL, U.S.A.
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From Vero Beach Books, Vero Beach, FL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since March 20, 2019
About this Item
Fine unread condition oversized glossy color illustrated softcover wraps. Includes Foreword by H.S.H. Prince Franz Josef II von und zu Liechtenstein; Foreword by Christian Norgren, President, Prince of Liechtenstein Foundation; Foreword by Philippe de Montebello, Director, The Metropolitan Museum of Art; Introcuction by Reinhold Baumstark, Director, The Princely Collections; Contributors to the Catalogue; Acknowledgments; Bibliography and Index of Artists. Also includes various tipped-into-the-volume copies of newspaper articles from the following publications: Wall Street Journal dated October 22, 1985 and October 10, 1985, Washington Post dated October 9, 1985, New York Post dated October 9, 1985, and New York Times dated October 9, 1985. IN ADDITION, an original seven page Metropolitan Museum of Art memorandum, dated September 30, 1985, re: Preview and Dinner at The Metropolitan Museum of Art to Celebrate the Opening of the Liechtenstein Exhibition. Profusely illustrated with color photographs. "This publication was issued in connection with the exhibition Liechtenstein; The Princely Collections held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art from October 26, 1985 to May1, 1986." - from the copyright page. "Liechtenstein: The Princely Collections, an exhibition of paintings, sculptures, other works of art, and firearms from the fabled collections of the Reigning Prince of Liechtenstein, will be shown at The Metropolitan Museum of Art from October 26, 1985 to May 1, 1986. The Princely Collections form one of the great private art hodings in Europe, and it is the only major princely collections from the Holy Roman Empire to reamin in private hands. Highlights of the exhibition will be the legendary Flemish paintings of the House of Liechtenstein, including 19 by Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) and 5 by Anthony van Dyck (1599-1641), great Renaissance and Baroque sculpture, and the only surviving French Rococo carriage, a brilliant example of 18th-century Parisian workmanship, gilded and decorated with paintings from the atelier of Boucher." - short excerpt from the Metropolitan Museum of Art seven page memo. Seller Inventory # 007573
Bibliographic Details
Title: Liechtenstein: The Princely Collections [...
Publisher: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
Publication Date: 1985
Binding: Soft cover
Illustrator: Wachter, Walter (photography)
Condition: Fine
Edition: 1st Edition
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