Museum of Old Foreign Art, Sinebryhoff
Museum of Old Foreign Art, Sinebryhoff is located in the main building
of old brewery, former dwelling house of the factory entrepreneurs.
It is the detached house, built by Nicolay Sinebryhoff in 1819.
Firstly being a small brewery, later it turned out to become a huge
concern, producing very popular nowadays beer brand "Koff".
In 1921 after the Sinebryhoff nephew's death his wife Fanny gave
the unique collection of works of art to the state. So, Sinebryhoff
collection began the state collection of foreign art. In 1995 the
state bought this house and turned it to the Museum of Old Foreign
Art. The collection of the works of art, displayed in the museum,
includes the oldest masterpieces of foreign paintings, graphics,
ornamental porcelain and stylized home furniture. In the museum
except Sinebryhoff collection the visitors can enjoy the exhibits
from other private collections of Finland. The exposition includes
the old Flemish, Dutch, Italian and French paintings, portraits,
created by Swedish artists, Russian and Karelian icons, wonderful
collection of miniatures, valuable silver and porcelain goods, antiquarian
furniture. Being in Helsinki, you shouldn't loose the opportunity
to visit Sinebryhoff Museum, especially pay your attention to the
department of West-European Art. You will be for sure impressed
by the collection of old portraits. The most popular among the visitors
is the collection of baroque and rococo silver goods, works of jeweler's
art, mostly created by Scandinavian artists. Museum of Old Foreign
Art, Sinebryhoff is open for the visitors every day except Tuesday.
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