Gold, Jasper, and Carnelian:
Johann Christian Neuber at the Saxon Court
May 30 through August 19, 2012
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In the early years of his career, Johann Christian Neuber
demonstrated his extraordinary skill by crafting elaborate
scenes of pastoral life, complex perspectives, and naturalistic
flowers from tiny pieces of cut and polished stones.
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Snuffbox with a bouquet of flowers, including tulips, irises, gardenias, primroses, and forget-me-nots
Dresden, c. 1765–70
Gold, agate, jasper, amethyst, carnelian, and lapis lazuli
Private collection
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Snuffbox with pastoral scenes
Signed "Neuber à Dresde"
Dresden, c. 1770–75
Gold, agate, jasper, bloodstone, carnelian, and lapis lazuli
Private collection |
The exhibition is co-organized by the Grünes Gewölbe of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden, Galerie J. Kugel, Paris, and The Frick Collection. Support for the presentation in New York is generously provided by Walter and Vera Eberstadt, Aso O. Tavitian, Margot and Jerry Bogert, and an anonymous donor. |
