Portrait of Cornet Gaspar von Scherdinger

This NFT portrays a painting of regimental officer Cornet Gaspar von Scherdinger after restoration. It is part of a series of 19 paintings belonging to the Georg Christian Prinz Lobkowitz Kyrysnic Regiment, attributed to Italian painter Antonio Lucini (1662–1741). This work was originally purchased by and airdropped to its patron in its damaged, pre-restored state. The sale of the original NFT funded the restoration of this work. The original owner gets exclusive access to the work both in its pre-restored and post-restored states.

Disclaimer: The NFT and the physical painting are separate works. Ownership of the NFT does not grant ownership of the physical work.

Artist

Attributed To Antonio Lucini

Conservation and restoration are essential for safeguarding cultural heritage for current and future generations. Inspired by philanthropic NFT initiatives, the Lobkowicz Collections decided to use NFTs as a tool to support specific conservation needs. This series highlights three projects in the Collections that require immediate attention. These NFTs will have utility beyond the digital world and will directly finance the restoration of physical pieces, allowing a broader base of patrons to participate in cultural preservation. Holders of each NFT will receive their restored artwork as an additional NFT once its restoration is complete.