Canino Connections: The history and restoration of ancient Greek vases from the excavations of Lucien Bonaparte, Prince of Canino (1775-1840)

Lucien Bonaparte, Prince of Canino, discovered and restored over 2000 Greek vases on his estate near Vulci. This volume publishes 10 papers by scholars on the vases, presented at a colloquium in Leiden in 2015. It offers insights into Bonaparte, restoration practices, and 19th-century collecting, expanding knowledge of collectors, traders, and scholars during a pivotal period in Greek vase history.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 150 pages
\n Publication date: 05 December 2017
\n Publisher: Sidestone Press
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Lucien Bonaparte, Prince of Canino, embarked on a remarkable archaeological journey in 1828, uncovering an astounding 2000 Greek vases on his estate near the ancient Etruscan town of Vulci. These magnificent vessels, once restored, found their way into prestigious archaeological collections worldwide. To commemorate this discovery, this volume presents a collection of 10 scholarly papers by renowned experts in the field. These papers were originally presented at a colloquium held at the National Museum of Antiquities in Leiden in 2015, where the museum acquired a significant 96 vases from the Bonaparte collection in 1839. The contributors to this volume hail from diverse backgrounds, including museum history, Greek vase-painting, restoration, and 19th-century collecting practices from countries such as the Netherlands, France, Germany, Denmark, Austria, Italy, and Russia. Their insights shed light on the enigmatic figure of Lucien Bonaparte, his excavation techniques, the history of restorations, and the intricate world of selling and buying Greek ceramics during the 19th century. The findings of this research have significantly expanded our understanding of the collectors, traders, and scholars who were captivated by Greek vases during this pivotal period. It was a time when the black- and red-figure ceramics, previously attributed to Etruscan manufacture, were finally recognized as the masterpieces of Greek craftsmanship. Moreover, the book includes a concise photographic catalogue that showcases the remarkable highlights of the Leiden Canino collection, allowing readers to appreciate the beauty and significance of these ancient artifacts firsthand.

\n Weight: 252g\n
Dimension: 280 x 212 x 8 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9789088904998\n \n