Liechtenstein: Tax Shelter, Art Haven
In a new Viennese exhibit, the controversial and extraordinarily wealthy Prince of Liechtenstein displays his vast collection of art and furniture.
Domenico Guidi (1625–1701) Maria Annunciata, c. 1670 Marble; Height 89 cm Acquired in 2007 by Prince Hans-Adam II von und zu Liechtenstein Inv. no. SK 1494
Massimiliano Benzi Soldani (1656–1740) Christ on the Mount of Olives, 1722 Bronze relief; almost three-dimensional individual figures, for the most part separately cast, fastened with screws at rear, original; dark reddish-brown patina; 65 x 44,5 cm Acquired in 2003 by Prince Hans-Adam II von und zu Liechtenstein Inv. no. SK 912
Andrea Mantegna (1431–1506), attr. Saint Sebastian, c. 1500 Fire-gilded bronze; Height 34,6 cm Acquired in 2001 by Prince Hans-Adam II von und zu Liechtenstein Inv. no. SK 18
Grand-ducal workshops Florence (Galleria dei Lavori, c. 1720–1732) Baccio Cappelli (doc. 1705 – c. 1751, pietre dure) Girolamo Ticciati (1671–1744, sculptor) Badminton Cabinet, 1720–32 Pietre dure, ebony, ormolu; 386 x 233 x 94 cm Acquired in 2004 by Prince Hans-Adam II von und zu Liechtenstein Inv. no. MO 1584
Krause, Johansen
Friedrich von Amerling (1803–1887) Girl with Straw Hat, 1835 Oil on canvas; 58 x 46 cm Acquired in 2008 by Prince Hans-Adam II von und zu Liechtenstein Inv. no. GE 2455
Erich Hussmann
Franz Xaver Winterhalter (1805–1873) Decamerone, 1837 Oil on canvas; 191 x 254 cm Acquired in 2009 by Prince Hans-Adam II von und zu Liechtenstein Inv. no. GE 2465
Andrea Procaccini (1671–1734) Three Angels Making Music, pre-1720 Oil on canvas; 198 x 149 cm Acquired in 1996 by Prince Hans-Adam II von und zu Liechtenstein Inv. no. GE 222
Unknown Artist Portrait of a Young Man with feathered hat in his right hand Oil on canvas; 202 x 118 cm Acquired in 2007 by Prince Hans-Adam II von und zu Liechtenstein Inv. no. GE 2416
Francesco Solimena (1657–1747) The Finding of Moses, c. 1693/95 Oil on canvas; 130 x 183 cm Acquired in 2008 by Prince Hans-Adam II von und zu Liechtenstein Inv. no. GE 2447
Jean Valentin de Boulogne (1591–1632) Cheerful Company with fortune-teller, 1631 Oil on canvas; 190 x 267 x 4 cm; Inv. no. GE 2131 Acquired in 2003 by Prince Hans-Adam II von und zu Liechtenstein Exposed in the Permanent Exhibition of the LIECHTENSTEIN MUSEUM
Peter Paul Rubens (1577–1640) Mars and Rhea Silvia (modello), c. 1616/17 Oil on canvas; 46 x 66 cm Acquired in 1977 by Prince Hans-Adam II von und zu Liechtenstein Inv. no. GE 115
Quentin Massys (1465–1530) The Tax Collectors, End of 1st quarter of 16th C. Oil on wood; 86 x 71 cm Acquired in 2008 by Prince Hans-Adam II von und zu Liechtenstein Inv. no. GE 2462
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