Russian Hardstone Pieces at the Bavarian Kings’ Residences: Introductory Notes

L A Budrina

doi:10.18502/keg.v3i8.3598

Abstract

Highlights

Diplomatic and family relations between the House of Romanov and the Bavarian Royal House can be traced over the entire period of the existence of this Southern Germanic state
Unlike Great Britain [4], France [3], Württemberg [9] and Prussia [11], where Russian heritage has long been a subject of detailed study, research and display, Bavaria shows little interest in the works of the Russian masters
Despite their limited number, Russian-made colored hardstone pieces, which appeared in Bavarian royal collections in the XIXth century, are the remarkable artifacts testifying to the history of relations between the two countries

Summary

Introduction

Diplomatic and family relations between the House of Romanov and the Bavarian Royal House can be traced over the entire period of the existence of this Southern Germanic state. Unlike Great Britain [4], France [3], Württemberg [9] and Prussia [11], where Russian heritage has long been a subject of detailed study, research and display, Bavaria shows little interest in the works of the Russian masters. Despite their limited number, Russian-made colored hardstone pieces, which appeared in Bavarian royal collections in the XIXth century, are the remarkable artifacts testifying to the history of relations between the two countries. Budrina, (2018), “Russian Hardstone Pieces at the Bavarian Kings’ Residences: Introductory Notes” in Facets of Culture in the Age of Social Transition: Proceedings of the All-Russian Research Conference with International Participation, KnE Engineering, pages

Bavaria and Russia

Russian Stone-cutting Art During the Reign of Ludwig II

Preliminary Conclusions