Max Seeger Collection

Medieval enamel and illuminated manuscripts, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Medieval enamel and illuminated manuscripts, (1898). Fig: 1: Initial from a German manuscript (Rhenish school), 11th-12th century, in the Library at Paris

Silk-weaving, Germany, 18th and 19th centuries, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Silk-weaving, Germany, 18th and 19th centuries, (1898). Figs 1-7: Silk from Specimens in the Royal Museum at Stuttgart...The silk industry

Gobelins tapestry and lacework, France and Germany, early 19th century, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Gobelins tapestry and lacework, France and Germany, early 19th century, (1898). Fig 1: Panel of a Screen by Saint-Ange. Figs 2-5

French Renaissance ornaments in stone and wood, (1898). Creator: Unknown
French Renaissance ornaments in stone and wood, (1898). Fig 1: Pilaster-capital from a chimney in the Hotel Lasbordes at Toulouse (Francois I), [16th century]

German Renaissance ornament in stone and wood, (1898). Creator: Unknown
German Renaissance ornament in stone and wood, (1898). Fig 1: Herma from the tombs of Wurttembergian princes in the choir of the " Stiftskirche" at Stuttgart

Italian Renaissance ceiling painting, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Italian Renaissance ceiling painting, (1898). Figs 1-4: From the choir-arch in S. Maria del Popolo at Rome, (by Pinturicchio.) Fig 5: From one of the Borgia chambers in the Vatican at Rome

French Renaissance typographic ornaments, (1898). Creator: Unknown
French Renaissance typographic ornaments, (1898). Fig 1: Initial from the time of Louis XII by [Geofroy] Tory. Fig 2: Initial from the time of Francois I by Tory

Painting, leather tapestry, stucco ornaments, France and Germany, 17th and 18th centuries, (1898). Fig 1: Stamped leather hangings in the style of Louis XIV from the Sammlung vaterlandischer

Painted plaster ornament, France, 18th century, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Painted plaster ornament, France, 18th century, (1898). Fig 1: Wood carving on a wainscot in the music room of the arsenal library at Paris, style of Louis XV [c1715-1774]

Gobelins weaving, France, 18th century, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Gobelins weaving, France, 18th century, (1898). Fig 1: Chair-seat by Louis Tessier, Louis XV [c1715-1774]. Fig 2: Basket of fruit by the same Artist, Louis XV

Plaster ornaments, France, 17th and 18th centuries, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Plaster ornaments, France, 17th and 18th centuries, (1898). Fig 1: Panel decorations at door and window niches in the throne room of the Castle at Fontainebleau, style of Louis XIV [c1643-1715]

Gobelins tapestries, France, late 17th-early18th century, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Gobelins tapestries, late 17th-early18th century, (1898). Fig 1: Gobelin tapestry for the Castle of St. Germain [Chateau-Neuf de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, near Paris]

German Renaissance cartouches and works in metal and enamel, (1898). Creator: Unknown
German Renaissance cartouches and works in metal and enamel, (1898). Figs 1 and 2: Cartouches from a pedigree in the Sammlung vaterlandischer Altertumer at Stuttgart

German Renaissance painted plaster ornament, (1898). Creator: Unknown
German Renaissance painted plaster ornament, (1898). Our representations illustrate further details of the ceiling in the large knights hall of the castle of Heiligenberg mentioned with Plate 72

German Renaissance typographic ornaments, (1898). Creator: Unknown
German Renaissance typographic ornaments, (1898). Fig 1: Title-frame (1519) probably by Hieronymus Hopfer. Fig 2: Initial by A. Durer. Fig 3: Frieze (1539) by A. Aldengrever [Heinrich Aldegrever?]

Medieval wood mosaic, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Medieval wood mosaic, (1898). Figs 1-6: From a reading-desk in the cathedral of Orvieto [Italy]. Figs 7 and 8: From the stalls of Frari Church at Venice. Figs 9-17: From the vestry-door in S

Medieval architectural ornament and sculpture, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Medieval architectural ornament and sculpture, (1898). Fig 1: Carved figure from the stalls of the Minster at Ulm. Fig 2: Projecting bracket of a seat-flap (Misericordia) of the same stalls

Persian metawork, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Persian metawork, (1898). Examples of metal objects with damascened designs including Arabic inscriptions: Figs 1 and 2: Helm [helmet] with shield belonging to it. Fig 3: Border from an armature

Roman mosaic floors, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Roman mosaic floors, (1898). Fig 1: Mosaic frieze in the house of the Faun at Pompeii [Italy]. Figs 2 and 3: Patterns of plate-mosaic in the Palatine Museum at Rome (drawn by H. Dolmetsch)

Indian embroidery, weaving, plaiting and lacquerwork, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Indian embroidery, weaving, plaiting and lacquerwork, (1898). Fig 1: Embroidered carpet of the 16th century. Figs 2-6: Borders from silk-embroideries. Fig 7: Pattern embroidered in silk

Italian Renaissance ornament in marble and bronze, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Italian Renaissance ornament in marble and bronze, (1898). Fig 1: Door-lintel with marble-frieze in the Palazzo Ducale at Urbino, 15th century. Fig 2: Frieze on a marble-chimney ibid

Medieval wall painting, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Medieval wall painting, (1898). Figs 1 and 2: From the apsis of the Basilica di S. Angelo in Formis near Capua, 11th century

Italian Renaissance ornamental painting, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Italian Renaissance ornamental painting, (1898). Examples of painted building facades: Figs 1-7: From the front of a house in Genoa (Via San Matteo. Nr, 10)

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Max Seeger was a passionate collector and connoisseur of art, with a particular fascination for the intricate craftsmanship of various historical periods. His collection encompassed an array of exquisite treasures, ranging from medieval enamel and illuminated manuscripts to silk-weaving masterpieces from 18th and 19th century Germany. Each piece in his possession told a story, shedding light on the rich tapestry of human creativity throughout history. Among Max's prized possessions were Gobelins tapestries and lacework, meticulously crafted in France and Germany during the early 19th century. These delicate textiles showcased the skillful intertwining of threads to create breathtaking scenes that transported viewers into another world. Equally captivating were the French Renaissance ornaments in stone and wood, as well as their German counterparts, which adorned architectural marvels with their intricate designs. Max's admiration for Italian Renaissance ceiling paintings knew no bounds. The vibrant colors and meticulous brushstrokes brought life to these grandiose artworks that adorned palaces and cathedrals alike. In addition to paintings, Max also cherished French Renaissance typographic ornaments - elegant embellishments that added flair to printed materials during this period. His collection extended beyond two-dimensional works; it included painting leather tapestries, stucco ornaments from France and Germany dating back to the 17th-18th centuries, as well as painted plaster ornamentation from 18th-century France. These tactile pieces demonstrated Max's appreciation for diverse artistic mediums. No discussion about Max Seeger's collection would be complete without mentioning his passion for Gobelins weaving from 18th-century France or plaster ornaments originating from both France and Germany during the same era. These objects exemplified exceptional craftsmanship while showcasing different cultural influences prevalent at that time. One cannot help but wonder about the unknown creators behind these magnificent works adorning Max Seeger's collection - artists whose names have been lost through time but whose legacies endure through their masterpieces.