Gilt 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

Madonna and Child, c1918. Artist: Jeanne Labrousse
Madonna and Child, c1918. From The Studio Volume 73. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1918]

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Sri Lanka Colombo Face of Golden Buddha on Lotus Road

India, Ladakh, Thiksey. The immense and beautifully gilded Maitreya Buddha in the Chamkhang temple at Thiksey Monastery

Saint Nicholas of Lipna, 1294. Artist: Alexa Petrov
Saint Nicholas of Lipna, 1294. Petrov, Alexa (Late 13th century). Russian icon painting. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum of History and Architecture Novgorodian Kremlin, Novgorod

One of the double doors of the gilt shrine showing the goddess Isis, from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Cheese dish - Bairnsfatherware
Cheese dish with lid made by the Girls of Staffordshire during the Winter of 1917/1918 when the Boys were in the trenches fighting for liberty and civilization

The gilt throne, the back decorated with a scene showing the royal couple, from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Prometheus statue, Rockefeller Center Plaza, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
USA, New York City, Manhattan, Prometheus statue, Rockefeller Center Plaza

Canopic shrine from the tomb of Tutankhamun (reigned 13321323 BC), as discovered by Howard Carter among others in 1922 in the Valley of Kings

Portrait of Oscar Wilde - Irish Playwright sitting in chair
Oscar Wilde (1856-1900) - Irish playwright, novelist, essayist, and poet. circa 1885

Elegant Ottoman calligraphy
Lovely example of elegant Ottoman calligraphy, topped by a cresent moon

Aristocratic French lady bathing and dressing
An aristocratic French lady is helped by her maids to bathe and dress

Chinese statuette of Kuan-Yin as a Bodhisattva, 12th century
Late Sung dynasty Chinese statuette of Kuan-Yin, a goddess of mercy, as a Bodhisattva (Buddha-to-be) in wood with traces of gilt and painting

Europe, Spain, Salamanca, Madonna and child painting in cathedral

Domestic Pig, Large White gilt, Soundvilla Fanny 62, interbreed champion, Oswestry Show, England

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

British Earthworms 20C
Longworm Earthworm Blueworm Gilt-Tail Brandling Greenworm

Mirror case in the form of an ankh, the sign of life, made of gilt wood inlaid with glass-paste, from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt

Gilt wood statuette of Tutankhamun on a boat with a harpoon, from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Southern Barbarians Come to Trade, pair of six-panel screens, early 17th century (ink
1152501 Southern Barbarians Come to Trade, pair of six-panel screens, early 17th century (ink, colour, gold & gold leaf on paper) (see also 1152500) by Kano Naizen (1570-1616) (attr)

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

Domestic interior with a mother and child seated at a piano
A domestic interior with a mother and child seated at a piano, oil on canvas, possibly by Charles West Cope, c.1860, in a gilt frame with moulded decoration and a circular aperture. Date: c.1860

St. John and St. Mary Magdalene, detail from Virgin and Child enthroned surrounded by saints
XIR438870 St. John and St. Mary Magdalene, detail from Virgin and Child enthroned surrounded by saints (tempera on panel) (see also 438871) by Giovanni del Biondo dal Casentino (c.1356-99)

Virgin and Child (oil on panel with gold frame)
XBP391849 Virgin and Child (oil on panel with gold frame) by Russian School, (18th century); Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; Russian, out of copyright

White Star Line letter holder
A wooden letter holder with two compartments, with the words White Star Line printed in gilt on the front

Woollands Catalogue shoot - Evening wear
Two young ladies in pretty evening dresses acompanied by a youthful gent in full evening dress - possiby a Woollands Catalogue shoot. Smart interior. Date: circa 1958

Ida Matton, 1923. Creator: Matilda Hanstrom
Ida Matton, 1923

Ida Matton, 1923. Creator: Matilda Hanstrom
Ida Matton, 1923; oval miniature

Malcolm Hamilton of Hageby, 1682. Creator: School of David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Malcolm Hamilton of Hageby, 1682. Oval bust, portrait of Malcolm Hamilton of Hageby with dark long wig. Wearing armor with draped blue cloth

Male portrait, (c1740s). Creator: Nicolas Lavreince
Male portrait, (c1740s)

Wedding presents to Her Royal Highness Princess Alice... 1862. Creator: Unknown
Wedding presents to Her Royal Highness Princess Alice: paper-weight; jewel casket, 1862. The Duchess of Athole's present was a presse papier

The International Exhibition: mediaeval claret-jug by Messrs. Hardman and Co... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: mediaeval claret-jug by Messrs. Hardman and Co. of King-William-street, Strand, 1862. We this week engrave...a claret-jug of very rich appearance

Wedding presents to Her Royal Highness Princess Alice, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Wedding presents to Her Royal Highness Princess Alice, 1862. Prayer book and casket from the Matrons of England, Bible and casket from the Maidens of England, jewelled fan

The International Exhibition: clock, candelabra, and portes bouquets, by M. Poilleux... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: clock, candelabra, and portes bouquets, by M. Poilleux, of Paris, 1862....the French have long surpassed us in cheapness of production and in artistic taste

Testimonials presented to the Right Hon. Thomas Milner Gibson, M.P. by the Association... 1862. Creator: Unknown
Testimonials presented to the Right Hon. Thomas Milner Gibson, M.P. by the Association for the Abolition of the Taxes on Knowledge, 1862. Mr

A Vanitas Still Life of Musical Instruments and Manuscripts
827963 A Vanitas Still Life of Musical Instruments and Manuscripts, an Overturned Gilt Covered Goblet, a Jewellery Casket, a Candlestick, an Astrological Globe, a String of Pearls, Jewels, Shells

Metamorphic table
Ebonised mahogany metamorphic table on three scrolled feet with floral gilt metal decoration, manufactured in England c.1820. Date: c.1820

Portrait of a Musician, c.1800 (oil on wood)
XOS5884569 Portrait of a Musician, c.1800 (oil on wood) by Appiani, Andrea the Elder (1754-1817); 72x57 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Andrea Appiani)

Mounted Dragoon Officer, 1876 (oil on canvas)
XOS5884378 Mounted Dragoon Officer, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Detaille, Jean-Baptiste Edouard (1848-1912); 23.5x13.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Edouard Detaille)

Ruined Church, c.1840 (oil on panel)
XOS5884365 Ruined Church, c.1840 (oil on panel) by Dauzats, Adrien (1804-68); 46.6x33.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Adrien Dauzats)

The Veteran, 1870 (oil on canvas)
XOS5884369 The Veteran, 1870 (oil on canvas) by Firmin-Girard, Marie Francois (1838-1921); 43x30.3 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Marie-Francois Firmin-Girard)

Two-sided desk, 1762-1765
8615061 Two-sided desk, 1762-1765 by Garnier, Pierre (c.1726-1806); 76.8 x 161.3 x 97.8 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA, USA; The Huntington Library

Settle, c.1800-85 (oak, gilded gesso & brass)
7443711 Settle, c.1800-85 (oak, gilded gesso & brass) by Webb, Philip (1831-1915); 208.9 -- 198.1 -- 60.9 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

A golden Christmas tree

The Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist and a donor (oil on panel)
7485179 The Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist and a donor (oil on panel) by Penni, Luca (1500-57); 78 x 66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Settle, c.1800-85 (oak, gilded gesso & brass)
7443708 Settle, c.1800-85 (oak, gilded gesso & brass) by Webb, Philip (1831-1915); 208.9 -- 198.1 -- 60.9 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

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"Gilt: The Radiance of Ancient Treasures and Timeless Beauty" Step into the enchanting world of gilt, where opulence and grandeur reign supreme. From the hallowed halls of ancient Egypt to the serene temples of Ladakh, it has adorned some of history's most revered artifacts. In the Valley of the Kings, amidst Tutankhamun's tomb, stands a double door that captivates with its intricate detailing. A glimpse reveals the goddess Isis in all her golden glory, an embodiment of power and mystique. Traveling eastward to India's Ladakh region, one encounters a sight that leaves onlookers awestruck. Inside the Chamkhang temple lies a colossal Maitreya Buddha shimmering with gold leaf. Its sheer size and exquisite gilding evoke a sense of divinity. Venturing further back in time, we encounter Saint Nicholas of Lipna through Alexa Petrov's artistry. This 13th-century masterpiece showcases his saintly figure against a backdrop embellished with delicate gilt accents - an homage to faith and devotion. But it is not only religious icons that have been graced by this resplendent technique. Even everyday objects like cheese dishes can be transformed into works of art through Bairnsfatherware's skilled craftsmanship. Royalty too has embraced gilt as their symbol of majesty. Behold the magnificent throne adorned with scenes depicting regal couples - an emblematic representation of power and authority throughout history. Across continents in China, Kuan-Yin emerges as a Bodhisattva bathed in golden radiance from head to toe. This 12th-century statuette exudes compassion and serenity while showcasing Chinese mastery over gilded art forms. Turning our attention to portraiture, Oscar Wilde sits elegantly in his chair as if draped in liquid gold itself - capturing both his flamboyant persona and enduring literary legacy for generations to come.