There are several pairs of figures carrying candelabras among the 54 sandstone sculptures that ornament the balustrades on the side of the New Palace facing the garden: Romans and Teutons, as well as
The two busts do not belong to the original interior design of King Frederick II’s summer palace, built from 1745 to 1747. They replace a similar black portrait pair, also made in polychrome marble, d
The restoration departments The wealth of works of art in the Prussian palaces and gardens is looked after by our restorers in various specialist departments. There is also a photo workshop and a natu
Four large-format paintings are on display in the grand staircase of the Old Palace of Charlottenburg Palace, which show us allegories of the continents of Europe, Asia, Africa and America. These cont
The medallion recalls the first efforts in Brandenburg under Elector Frederick William (1620‒1688) to strengthen overseas trading and to take part in the colonial exploitation of Africa. In September
Do you have questions, suggestions or criticism? You can contact us via the email form provided below. Are you looking for a specific contact person? An overview of the departments at the SPSG is avai
All paper and parchment used as the medium for artistic creation, planning processes and documentary records are central to the work of the paper conservation department, which is accomplished by two
The Department of Porcelain, Ceramics and Glass is responsible for preserving and restoring the entire inventory of porcelain, glass, earthen and stoneware in all the SPSG’s palaces, storehouses and e
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The photography department staffed with two photographers and a technician produces photographic images for SPSG publications and external orders. This work is carried out in close cooperation with th
The Metal Conservation Department is responsible for the ongoing supervision, conservation and restoration of works of art made of metal in the SPSG’s collections. These include outstanding art and cu
The Conservation and Restoration Department has had a Preventative Conservation section with two staff members since 2014, after a similarly named special unit was established in 2009. The SPSG thus j
