Thursday, 20 April 2023

Mirror or Picture Frame in the Green Room, Dresden.



 Mirror or Picture Frame in the Green Room, Dresden.

Silver, Silver Filigree, Silver Gilt, Hardstones, and Coral.

On a wooden frame.


This is a unique object - I can find nothing quite like it with such a mixture of materials.


The Museum suggests Augsburg, 1670 - 1690.


I wonder whether it might be related to the production of Hans Conreidt Breghtel of the Hague







Approx. Sizes  37.0 cm,x 32.5 cm, x 5.0 cms.













I am very grateful to Dirk Weber Curator at the Grunes Gewolbe for providing me with these images.




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