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20th March 2010, 04:54 PM | #1 |
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Interesting book
Hi,
A very important and magnificent book, The exhibition in Dresden Kurt The Turkish Chamber (ISBN: 9783422069145) Schuckelt Holger The Türckische Cammer once owned by the Electors of Saxony is one of the most important collections of its kind worldwide. Unlike the so-called 'Turkish Booty' of the late 17th century, the Electors amassed an exotic collection over several centuries that had little to do with the looting engaged in by Saxon troops on campaigns against the Ottoman Empire. Much more important for this collection, which goes back to the 16th century, were diplomatic presents, an active acquisitions policy and works executed on commission. With the re-opening of the Türckische Cammer after a lapse of nearly seventy years, Dresden has gained another world-class museum to complement the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister and the Green Vault. In a survey of the collection, which is, of course, much larger, the catalogue showcases fifty choice pieces from the Ottoman period, featuring costumes, showy weapons and exquisite oriental equestrian accoutrements.< Englisch. |
21st March 2010, 12:24 PM | #2 |
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How can we get it?
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21st March 2010, 12:37 PM | #3 |
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All good book stores
Ariel,
There are several places in the UK and Germany who have copies, Amazon may be able to help you find it. Gav |
21st March 2010, 06:08 PM | #4 |
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Any address in England or Germany?
Michael Shamansky in the US promises to get it. |
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http://www.abebooks.fr/servlet/Searc...amber&x=60&y=8 total cost .. around 43 E£ à + Dom |
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22nd March 2010, 08:51 AM | #6 |
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I think this one will be even more interesting:
http://www.amazon.de/Die-T%C3%BCrcki...pd_sim_sbs_b_1 The same author and subject, but three times more pages :-) It seems to be only in German :-) I am going to visit the chamber and take a look at both books there in April :-) |
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Thanks Gav |
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30th March 2010, 07:21 PM | #8 |
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been there
Hi all,
i ve been there yesterday. it was a great exhibition and great items as well. All from late 16 cetury up to early 18 century and every one a treasure itself. The book handles only the masterpieces and the whole catalogue with almost every item in it will be better for those who can german or read photos But at least, i dont think anyone of us will have such worthy piece in his collection ever. But we can dream of it. Dirk |
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