Gilding Collection

Fudo Myo-o, 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Fudo Myo-o, 13th century. A wooden sculpture of an angry looking diety, holding a sword in his right hand and ope in his left, sitting cross-legged on an stylized rock formation

London Coliseum - the Royal Box
Promotional postcard of the Royal Box of the London Coliseum. A Royal party visiting the Coliseum would enter by a private entrance into a richly furnished lounge

Statue of Virgin Mary
A statue of the Virgin Mary in the cathedral at Victoria (Rabat) on the Island of Gozo, part of the Maltese archipelago

Vase of Flowers on a Mantelpiece, c. 1900. Creator: Edouard Vuillard
Vase of Flowers on a Mantelpiece, c. 1900

Headgear designed for Ida Rubinstein in the ballet Scheharazade, 1910. Found in the collection of Bibliotheque-Musee de l Opera Garnier, Paris

Close-up of a gilded metalwork umbrella, Doi Suthep Temple, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Aureus of Emperor Nero. Obverse: Laureate head of Nero. Reverse: The Colossus of Nero, 54-68 AD (gold)
8933852 Aureus of Emperor Nero. Obverse: Laureate head of Nero. Reverse: The Colossus of Nero, 54-68 AD (gold) by Roman, (1st century AD); Private Collection; Photo © Fine Art Images.

Portrait of a woman, possibly Elisabeth of Denmark, 1524. Creator: Jacob Cornelisz. van Oostsanen
Portrait of a woman, possibly Elisabeth of Denmark, 1524.

Pope's carriage, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Pope's carriage, between c1910 and c1915.

Mantel Clock, c1815-19. Creator: Jacques Nicolas Pierre Francois Dubuc
Mantel Clock, c1815-19.

Pair Of Candlesticks, c1775-80. Creator: James Giles
Pair Of Candlesticks, c1775-80.

Virgin And Child With Two Angels, c1480. Creator: Matteo di Giovanni
Virgin And Child With Two Angels, c1480. The Virgin Mary balances an unfinished miniature building on one arm, while her son Jesus raises his hand in a blessing

Set Of Six Dessert Forks And Knives, c1772. Creator: Richard Parr
Set Of Six Dessert Forks And Knives, c1772.

Sauce Boat From The George Washington Memorial Service, c1800. Creator: Unknown
Sauce Boat From The George Washington Memorial Service, c1800.

Octagonal Plate From The George Washington Memorial Service, c1800. Creator: Unknown
Octagonal Plate From The George Washington Memorial Service, c1800.

Christ Crowned With Thorns, c1479-80. Creator: Ercole de' Roberti
Christ Crowned With Thorns, c1479-80. Jesus is shown with a rope knotted around his neck and a crown of thorns on his head, tears and blood trickling down his face

Virgin And Child, c1465-70. Creator: Matteo di Giovanni
Virgin And Child, c1465-70. Jesus raises one hand in blessing, a solemn expression on his face. The Virgin Mary appears pensive as she gently touches her son's shoulder

Brocade patterns in gold upon dark grounds (colour litho)
8632922 Brocade patterns in gold upon dark grounds (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brocade patterns in gold upon dark grounds)

Faux gilded relief, with the goat placed on the historiated altar and surrounded by characters in adoration
8683561 Faux gilded relief, with the goat placed on the historiated altar and surrounded by characters in adoration. 1650-52 (wall tempera painting) by Boulanger

German Manufacture Gold Cup 15th Century
AIS5367250 German Manufacture Gold Cup 15th Century; Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: London Victoria and Albert Museum); © Iberfoto

Medal commemorating the introduction of the first steamships in the Pacific; reverse, 1850 (gold)
7295372 Medal commemorating the introduction of the first steamships in the Pacific; reverse, 1850 (gold); 49 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Engraving depicting a young lady gilding buttons
5308936 Engraving depicting a young lady gilding buttons; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a young lady gilding buttons. Buttons were brushed with a solution of nitrate of mercury)

Gold medallion (recto) with the effigy of Augustus, 1st century (gold)
BEN5468206 Gold medallion (recto) with the effigy of Augustus, 1st century (gold); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: Roman antiquity)

Model of the cargo ship Nonsuch (1906), c.1906 (wood, cotton, copper, gold and paint)
MMM5467379 Model of the cargo ship Nonsuch (1906), c.1906 (wood, cotton, copper, gold and paint); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Model of the cargo ship Nonsuch (1906)

Collegiate church. Interior. Altar (Retablo de Santa Teresa). Gilt plaster and wood. Baroque. 18th century
6267490 Collegiate church. Interior. Altar (Retablo de Santa Teresa). Gilt plaster and wood. Baroque. 18th century.; Collegiata, Pastrana, Spain; (add.info.: Creator: Anonymous Colegiata, Pastrana)

Pocket watch, in polychrome enamel and gold, c.1810 (polychrome enamel and gold)
MMM5470491 Pocket watch, in polychrome enamel and gold, c.1810 (polychrome enamel and gold); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Pocket watch, in polychrome enamel and gold)

Princess and attendant in trompe l'oeil window, c.1765 (opaque w/c and gold on paper)
XOS5874007 Princess and attendant in trompe l'oeil window, c.1765 (opaque w/c and gold on paper) by Khan, Aqil (active mid-1700s); 12.5x7.8 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

The Dream of Paris, 1536 (oil on panel)
5859904 The Dream of Paris, 1536 (oil on panel) by Gerung or Gerou, Matthias (c.1500-68/70); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Matthias Gerung)

Madonna and Child, c. 1400 (oil and gilding on wood panel)
XOS5880693 Madonna and Child, c. 1400 (oil and gilding on wood panel) by Starnina, Gherardo (c.1354-1409/13); 80.5x53.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Diaper patterns in gold on rich coloured grounds, suitable for the lower portions of walls (colour litho)
8632925 Diaper patterns in gold on rich coloured grounds, suitable for the lower portions of walls (colour litho) by English School

Chinese gold mining in California (engraving)
8644027 Chinese gold mining in California (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese gold mining in California)

Miners around their camp-fire (engraving)
8644008 Miners around their camp-fire (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miners around their camp-fire)

Hydraulic mining (engraving)
8644007 Hydraulic mining (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hydraulic mining)

Mineral Products, Gold, Silver, Lead, Mercury, Diamonds and Other Precious Stones (colour litho)
8650829 Mineral Products, Gold, Silver, Lead, Mercury, Diamonds and Other Precious Stones (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mineral Products, Gold)

Gold Escort (engraving)
8647971 Gold Escort (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gold Escort. Victoria)

Bringing Tribute to Rameses II, XIXth Dynasty (litho)
8661083 Bringing Tribute to Rameses II, XIXth Dynasty (litho) by Skelton, Joseph Ratcliffe (1865-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bringing Tribute to Rameses II, XIXth Dynasty)

First class "Dotty" certificate presented to (colour litho)
8656807 First class "Dotty" certificate presented to (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: For eccentricity)

Gold prospectors, New Granada, Colombia (litho)
8663750 Gold prospectors, New Granada, Colombia (litho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gold prospectors, New Granada, Colombia)

The Pedigree of El-Moizz (litho)
8661080 The Pedigree of El-Moizz (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pedigree of El-Moizz)

The Misers, from the picture in the National Gallery, London (litho)
8635985 The Misers, from the picture in the National Gallery, London (litho) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Misers)

Diamond aigrette or tiara, c.1900 (gold, silver & diamonds)
8677816 Diamond aigrette or tiara, c.1900 (gold, silver & diamonds) by European School; height: 10, circumference: 21 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Old- and rose-cut diamonds, silver and gold)

Diamond aigrette or tiara, c.1900 (gold, silver & diamonds)
8677815 Diamond aigrette or tiara, c.1900 (gold, silver & diamonds) by European School; height: 10, circumference: 21 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Old- and rose-cut diamonds, silver and gold)

Ancient Egyptain women's headdress (litho)
8677397 Ancient Egyptain women's headdress (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Egyptain women's headdress)

Friday (colour litho)
8674389 Friday (colour litho) by Miles, Helen J.A. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Friday. Illustration for Tiles from Dame Marjorie's Chimney Corner)

Gold seekers on the banks of the Rhine, 1880 (engraving)
ELD4837778 Gold seekers on the banks of the Rhine, 1880 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gold seekers on the banks of the Rhine. Gold nuggets washed in the Rhine river, Germany)

Diego Rodriguez de Silva y Velazquez, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473154 Diego Rodriguez de Silva y Velazquez, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Diego Rodriguez de Silva y Velazquez, 1599 - 1660)

An enamelled and gem set gold, eagle pendant, 18th century (gold)
3480632 An enamelled and gem set gold, eagle pendant, 18th century (gold); (add.info.: An enamelled and gem set gold, eagle pendant, Islamic possibly north African)

Seated Buddha from the Qing Dynasty, 1850
3507287 Seated Buddha from the Qing Dynasty, 1850; (add.info.: Seated Buddha from the Qing Dynasty in Golden Copper. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive

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"Gilding: The Art of Adding a Touch of Opulence to Everyday Objects" Step into the world of gilding, where ordinary items are transformed into extraordinary works of art. From headgear designed for Ida Rubinstein in the ballet Scheharazade in 1910 to the grandeur of the Royal Box at London Coliseum, it has been used throughout history to elevate and embellish. Imagine a statue of Virgin Mary adorned with delicate gold leaf, radiating an ethereal glow that captures reverence and awe. Or picture a vase of flowers on a mantelpiece, its intricate patterns shimmering under golden accents created by Edouard Vuillard's skilled hand. Intriguingly close-up shots reveal the meticulous craftsmanship behind gilded metalwork umbrellas - every detail meticulously etched and coated with lustrous gold. A butterfly delicately perches on a palm leaf, both intricately adorned with golden hues that catch the light and captivate our gaze. The west corner of Clumber Park's State Drawing Room stands as a testament to England's lost houses. Gilded frames surround portraits while ornate mirrors reflect opulence long gone but forever preserved through Giles Worsley's lens. At Lambeth Doulton Faience Factory during the Victorian period, artisans perfected their craft by applying exquisite layers of gold onto pottery pieces. Each stroke brought life and richness to otherwise plain surfaces. Enter Alfred Meakin's decorating room where Bleu de Roi is being transformed through gilding techniques. The once simple ceramic now boasts regal elegance fit for royalty – each brushstroke adding depth and brilliance. Witness pencil-making at Keswick as they create gilding pencils - tools capable of turning any piece into an artistic masterpiece. These small yet mighty instruments hold within them endless possibilities for creativity and self-expression. Gilding is more than just decoration.