Gilt Bronze Collection (#4)

On the highest spire of the Milan Cathedral, a scaffolding was erected around the Madonnina... (colour litho)
2783924 On the highest spire of the Milan Cathedral, a scaffolding was erected around the Madonnina... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Three-door cabinet, c. 1835-38 (gilded wood with bronze)
6118811 Three-door cabinet, c.1835-38 (gilded wood with bronze) by French School, (19th century); 149.5 cms high cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Magnolia Lamps, 1903 (bronze & glass)
CH343557 Magnolia Lamps, 1903 (bronze & glass) by Majorelle, Louis (1859-1926) & Daum, Auguste (1853-1909); Private Collection; (add.info)

A gilt-bronze figure of Padmapani standing in tribhanga
1196762 A gilt-bronze figure of Padmapani standing in tribhanga, wearing bodhisattva jewellery and a crown, 18th century (gilt-bronze, semi-precious stones) by Asian School

A double-dialed hanging clock, (gilt-bronze)
1195140 A double-dialed hanging clock, (gilt-bronze) by Guimard, Hector (1867-1942); 48.3 (height) cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Salammbo (gem-set, gilt-bronze bust)
985527 Salammbo (gem-set, gilt-bronze bust) by Moreau, Louis Auguste (1855-1919); 73.5 (height) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Salammbo)

Buckle, Frankish, 500-550. Creator: Unknown
Buckle, Frankish, 500-550

Belt Fitting, Avar, 8th-9th century. Creator: Unknown
Belt Fitting, Avar, 8th-9th century

Uma-Maheshvara, 1300s. Creator: Unknown
Uma-Maheshvara, 1300s. The Hindu god Shiva, with his third eye of wisdom, the skull, and crescent moon adorning his hair, is depicted in his rare benign but powerful 18-armed form

Pax with the Adoration of the Magi, c. 1500. Creator: Moderno (Italian, 1467-1528)
Pax with the Adoration of the Magi, c. 1500. A pax is a small flat tablet decorated with Christian images and meant to be kissed by the priest before Communion

Powder flask, c1580-1600, (1881). Creator: W Wise
Powder flask, c1580-1600, (1881). Etching of a gilt bronze powder flask in the shape of a section of antler, made in Germany, possibly Nuremberg or Augsburg, in the late 16th century

Silver-Gilt Toilet Service, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Silver-Gilt Toilet Service, 1938. From " The Kings Art Treasures - A Series of 40", The Imperial Tobacco Co Ltd. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, London, 1938]

Clock by Vuilliamy (About 1800), 1938. Creator: Unknown
Clock by Vuilliamy (About 1800), 1938. From " The Kings Art Treasures - A Series of 40", The Imperial Tobacco Co Ltd. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, London, 1938]

One of a pair of cabinets mounted with late 17th century pietra dura plaques, c. 1810 (oak
XOS1765282 One of a pair of cabinets mounted with late 17th century pietra dura plaques, c.1810 (oak, pine, and beech veneered with ebony and mahogany) by Weisweiler, Adam (c.1744-c.1820) (attr)

Ganesha 618-907 China Tang dynasty Gilt bronze
Ganesha, 618-907. China, Tang dynasty (618-907). Gilt bronze; overall: 9.7 x 7.6 x 6.4 cm (3 13/16 x 3 x 2 1/2 in.)

Horse 206 BC AD 220 China Ordos Region Han dynasty
Horse, 206 BC - AD 220. China, Ordos Region, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220). Gilt bronze; overall: 7.8 cm (3 1/16 in.)

Basin 1725-40 England Germany 18th century Gilt bronze
Basin, c. 1725-40. England or Germany, 18th century. Gilt bronze; overall: 31.9 x 38.5 cm (12 9/16 x 15 3/16 in.)

New-born Buddha 400s China Northern Wei dynasty
The New-born Buddha, 400s. China, Northern Wei dynasty (386-534). Gilt bronze with inlays of blue glass and turquoise; overall: 19.4 cm (7 5/8 in.); diameter of base: 6.8 cm (2 11/16 in.); base

Set Four Wall Lights Model Claude-Jean Pitoin
Set of Four Wall Lights; Model by Claude-Jean Pitoin (French, active about 1777 - 1784 (master 1778)), casting and chasing attributed to Louis-Gabriel Feloix (French)

Belt Hook 475-221 BC China Warring States period
Belt Hook, 475-221 BC. China, Warring States period (475-221 BC). Front: bronze inlaid with gold and turquoise; back: gilt bronze; overall: 18.4 cm (7 1/4 in.)

Vasudhara Goddess Abundance 1300s-1400s Nepal
Vasudhara, Goddess of Abundance, 1300s-1400s. Nepal, 14th-15th century. Gilt bronze and semi-precious stones; overall: 16.2 cm (6 3/8 in.)

Candle Bracket Pair 1780 France style Louis XVI
Candle Bracket Pair, c. 1780. France, style of Louis XVI, 18th Century. Gilt bronze; overall: 63.5 x 34.3 cm (25 x 13 1/2 in.)

Candle Bracket 1780 France style Louis XVI 18th Century
Candle Bracket, c. 1780. France, style of Louis XVI, 18th Century. Gilt bronze; overall: 63.5 x 34.3 cm (25 x 13 1/2 in.)

Crossbow Fibula 350-400 Gallo-Roman Romano-British
Crossbow Fibula, c. 350-400. Gallo-Roman or Romano-British, Migration period, 4th century. Bronze, gilt-bronze, silver, and niello; overall: 8.6 x 7 cm (3 3/8 x 2 3/4 in.)

Five-pronged Vajra Bell Gokorei 1300-1333 Japan
Five-pronged Vajra Bell (Gokorei), c. 1300-1333. Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333). Gilt bronze; height: 16.7 cm (6 9/16 in.); diameter: 7.5 cm (2 15/16 in.)

Seated Guanyin 1368-1644 China Ming dynasty Gilt bronze
Seated Guanyin, 1368-1644. China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Gilt bronze with polychromy; overall: 30.2 x 19.3 x 20.4 cm (11 7/8 x 7 5/8 x 8 1/16 in.)

Statue Amitabha 700s Korea Unified Silla Kingdom
Statue of Amitabha, 700s. Korea, Unified Silla Kingdom (668 - 935). Gilt bronze; overall: 22.5 x 7.2 x 7.2 cm (8 7/8 x 2 13/16 x 2 13/16 in.)

Sutra Container 1100s Korea Goryeo period 918-1392
Sutra Container, 1100s. Korea, Goryeo period (918-1392). Gilt bronze with incised and high relief decoration; overall: 10.2 x 6.5 x 1.5 cm (4 x 2 9/16 x 9/16 in.)

Mat Weight Form Bear 202 BC-AD 9 China Western Han dynasty
Mat Weight in the Form of a Bear, 202 BC-AD 9. China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9). Gilt bronze; overall: 15.7 x 14.6 x 17.3 cm (6 3/16 x 5 3/4 x 6 13/16 in.)

Ascetic Holding Skull 500 China Northern Wei dynasty
Ascetic Holding a Skull, c. 500. China, Northern Wei dynasty (386-534). Gilt bronze; overall: 19.4 cm (7 5/8 in.); figure: 18.1 cm (7 1/8 in.)

Caparisoned Elephant 1000s China Liao dynasty
Caparisoned Elephant, c. 1000s. China, Liao dynasty (916-1125). Gilt bronze; overall: 18.5 cm (7 5/16 in.)

Frog 386- 534 China Six Dynasties period 317-581
Frog, 386- 534. China, Six Dynasties period (317-581), Northern Wei dynasty (386-534). Gilt bronze; overall: 5 cm (1 15/16 in.)

Virupa early 1400s China Ming dynasty 1368-1644
Virupa, early 1400s. China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Yongle reign (1403-1424). Gilt bronze; overall: 43.6 cm (17 3/16 in.)

Buddhist Triumphant Temptation 1300-1320 China
Buddhist Triumphant over Temptation, c. 1300-1320. China, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368). Gilt bronze; overall: 28.6 cm (11 1/4 in.)

Allegory early 1500s. Northern Italy 16th century
Allegory, possibly early 1500s. Possibly Northern Italy, 16th century. Gilt bronze; diameter: 3.6 cm (1 7/16 in.)

Christ Woman Adultery 1535 later Cast model Valerio Belli
Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery, c. 1535 or later. Cast after a model by Valerio Belli (Italian, c. 1468-1546). Gilt bronze (later perforated with a keyhole); overall

Pax Madonna Child 1400s Follower Antonio Rossellino
Pax with the Madonna and Child, 1400s. Follower of Antonio Rossellino (Italian, 1427-1479 ). Gilt bronze, silver, and blue enamel; overall: 15.9 x 10.3 x 4 cm (6 1/4 x 4 1/16 x 1 9/16 in.)

Clock 1695 Andre-Charles Boulle French 1642-1732
Clock, c. 1695. Andre-Charles Boulle (French, 1642-1732), Balthazar Martinot II (French, 1636-1714). Tortoise shell and brass inlay, gilt bronze; overall: 113.7 cm (44 3/4 in.)

Cinerary Urn 800s-900s Japan early Heian Period
Cinerary Urn, 800s-900s. Japan, early Heian Period (794-c. 900). Gilt bronze; diameter of mouth: 12.4 cm (4 7/8 in.); overall: 26.1 cm (10 1/4 in.)

Buddhist goddess, Tara. Bronze statue. 8th century. From Sri Lanka. British Museum. London. Englan. United Kingdom

Vase 1862 Firm Ferdinand Barbedienne French 1810-1892
Vase, c. 1862. Firm of Ferdinand Barbedienne (French, 1810-1892), Louis-Constant Sevin (French, 1821-1888). Gilt bronze with enamel decoration; overall: 78.7 x 27.3 cm (31 x 10 3/4 in.)

Marquery Cabinet with decoration in gilt bronze, by AndrU Charles Boule, 1903. From The Burlington Magazine for Connoisseurs, Volume 1 - March to May 1903

Upright secretaire, 1911-1912. Artist: Edwin Foley
Upright secretaire, 1911-1912. Inlaid in various woods with cast, chased and gilt bronze mounts. From the Wallace Collection, London

The Chair of Dagobert, 7th century, (1849). Made of gilt bronze, this was originally a folding chair. A 19th century version based on an original manuscript illustration held by the Bibliotheque

Gilt Bronze Figure of Kuan-Yin, 334 AD, (1936). Guanyin or Guan Yin is an East Asian bodhisattva associated with compassion as venerated by Mahayana Buddhists

Buddha, gilt-bronze, Ming Dynasty, 1396. British Museum

Gilt-Bronze Brooch, Germanic Iron Age, Denmark, c. 500AD
Gilt-Bronze Brooch, Germanic Iron Age, Denmark, c.500AD

Statuette of the Bodhisattva Manjusri, 15th century
Gilt-bronze statuette of the Bodhisattva Manjusri from the British Museums collection, 15th century

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"Gilt Bronze: A Journey Through Time and Artistic Mastery" Step into the world of gilt bronze, a captivating medium that has adorned masterpieces throughout history. From a three-door cabinet crafted in the mid-19th century to an exquisite Buddhist goddess statue dating back to the 8th century, this alloy of bronze coated with gold leaf has left its shimmering mark on countless works of art. Intricately detailed and anonymous in origin, the three-door cabinet from c. 1835-1838 showcases the skilled craftsmanship of its time. Its golden accents add an air of opulence and elegance to any space it graces. Moving further back in time, we encounter the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara from Kurkihar, Bihar. Created during the Pala Dynasty, this gilt bronze masterpiece radiates divine serenity and spiritual grace. The eighth-century bronze statue depicting Tara, a revered Buddhist goddess, is another testament to the allure of gilt bronze. Its delicate features and graceful posture evoke a sense of tranquility that transcends centuries. Venturing into European artistry, we find "The Twelve Works of Hercules, " sculpted in bronze during the 15th century. This magnificent piece immortalizes Hercules' legendary feats with intricate details that captivate both eye and imagination. Spanish artist Francisco de Zurbaran's c. 1930 sculpture showcases his mastery over bronze as he brings forth lifelike expressions through his work. The material adds depth and texture to each stroke captured by Zurbaran's skillful hand. As we delve deeper into history, we stumble upon engravings depicting "The Brazen Bull" - a chilling reminder of ancient cruelty transformed into art through meticulous etching techniques. Transitioning towards functional beauty, an enamel ewer from late Ming/early Qing dynasty stands as an epitome of artistic fusion between East and West.