German royal Queen luxury snuff bottle

Snuff bottles, 18th century German goldsmith Johann Christian Neuber designed for the first time such an ambitious scale is displayed on the front of the world.

Already in ancient times, colored stones were excavated and made ​​all kinds of decorations. In such a long history and fine and moving works of art, 18th century German goldsmith of Johann Christian by Neuber for the Saxon nobles built snuff bottles from the boutique can not be ignored. Today, these scattered around the world, designed by Neuber treasures under the careful preparation of the Frick Museum in New York are gathered at the Museum of the oval hall, so neat and grand scale display for the first time before the world.

 

This called "gold, agate and carnelian: antique jewelry exhibition of Johann Christian by Neuber and the Saxon royal family" fully to showcase an exquisite craft is how it affects the aesthetic of an era. The snuff is a pastime of European high society, the prevalence of snuff bottles to become the best choice to reveal the identity of nobles to exchange gifts.

As the Queen's Royal goldsmith by Neuber's success is inextricably linked with the geographical resources in southeast Germany. Garnet, amethyst, smoky quartz, citrine, blood stone marrow, colored agate or petrified wood, the mountains of Saxony stretches Neuber In addition to the imports of lapis lazuli from Afghanistan almost all raw materials. Neuber well versed in the heart of the Saxon nobility, in his view, the design of the precious stones should be carved at the same time maintaining as much of their natural style.

In addition, these diverse ore more to cater to the scientific boom set off by the 18th century Enlightenment. In addition to the 43 palm-sized box, this exhibition of works of art including a gem waist buckle, cane head, candy as well as a luxurious, exquisite, elliptical-shaped table. The exhibition will be on display at the Frick Museum in Manhattan, continued to August 19.marlboro cigarette Store