Gilt Collection (page 3)

Unknown boy, 1782. Creator: Samuel Shelley
Unknown boy, 1782

Self portrait, c1770. Creator: Peter Adolf Hall
Self portrait, c1770

Self portrait, c1780 Creator: Peter Adolf Hall
Self portrait, c1780

Pehr Erik Skjöldebrand (1769-1826), baron, consul, governor, director general of customs... 1812
Pehr Erik Skjoldebrand (1769-1826), baron, consul, governor, director general of customs, governor of Gripsholm, married to 1. Catharina Charlotta Bagh, 2. Ulrika Magdalena Levin, 1812

Portrait of a Lady, 1788. Creator: Per Krafft the Elder
Portrait of a Lady, 1788

Portrait of a man, 19th century. Creator: Pauline Augustin
Portrait of a man, 19th century

Sir Robert Dudley, Duke of Northumberland, c1600. Creator: Nicholas Hilliard
Sir Robert Dudley, Duke of Northumberland, c1600

Unknown man, 1596. Creator: Nicholas Hilliard
Unknown man, 1596

Unknown man called Stenbock, 1690. Creator: Martin Mytens the elder
Unknown man called Stenbock, 1690

Stéphanie Félicité Ducrest de St-Aubin, 1746-1831, c1780. Creator: Marie Gabrielle Capet
Stephanie Felicite Ducrest de St-Aubin, 1746-1831, married Countess de Genlis, c1780

Self portrait, 1800. Creator: Lorentz Svensson Sparrgren
Self portrait, 1800

Portrait of a noble man, early 19th century. Creator: Lizinska de Mirbel
Portrait of a noble man, early 19th century

The Artist Louis Masreliez, 1810. Creator: Leonard Henrik Roos af Hjelmsater
The Artist Louis Masreliez, 1810

Portrait of the stable master Adam Ferdinand Drufva (1779-1838), c1800s. Creator: Jonas Forsslund
Portrait of the stable master Adam Ferdinand Drufva (1779-1838), c1800s

Sofia Charlotta, 1630-1714, Princess of the Palatinate Duchess of Braunschweig-Lüneburg k, 1705
Sofia Charlotta, 1630-1714, Princess of the Palatinate Duchess of Braunschweig-Luneburg k, 1705

Portrait of a lady wearing black dress, c1810s. Creator: J Lecourt
Portrait of a lady wearing black dress, c1810s

Unknown man, 1797. Creator: Horace Hone
Unknown man, 1797

St Hugh of Lincoln and St Benedict of Nursia. Creator: Gherardo di Jacopo
St Hugh of Lincoln and St Benedict of Nursia, Unknown date

Unknown woman, c18th century. Creator: George Engleheart
Unknown woman, c18th century

Unknown gentleman, c19th century. Creator: George Chinnery
Unknown gentleman, c19th century

Unknown man, c18th century. Creator: Francois Dumont
Unknown man, c18th century

Peasants Making Merry (Kermis), 1574. Creators: Lucas van Valckenborch, Pieter Bruegel the Elder
Peasants Making Merry (Kermis), 1574

Inside Temple, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Inside Temple, 1865

The Bronze Gate, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Bronze Gate, 1865

Pair of man's steel and gilt wire shoe buckles, England, c.1777 and c.1785. Creator: Unknown
Pair of man's steel and gilt wire shoe buckles, England, c.1777 and c.1785

Portrait of the Chinese Afock, c1876. Creator: Elias Martin
Portrait of the Chinese Afock, c1876

Madonna and Child. Creator: Master of the Castello Nativity
Madonna and Child, Unknown date

King Frederik VI of Denmark, c1840. Creator: Liepmann Fraenckel
King Frederik VI of Denmark, c1840

Gustav IV Adolf. Creator: Johan Erik Bolinder
Gustav IV Adolf

Madame de Dreux. Creator: Jean Petitot
Madame de Dreux, Unknown date

Karl XV, 1826-1872, King of Sweden, c1850s. Creator: Gotthelf Rudolf Asel
Karl XV, 1826-1872, King of Sweden, c1850s

Isabella Klara Eugenia, 1566-1633, married to Archduke Albrecht of Austria. Creator: Frans Pourbus the Younger
Isabella Klara Eugenia, 1566-1633, married to Archduke Albrecht of Austria, Unknown date

Johan Fredrik Martin, c18th century. Creator: Elias Martin
Johan Fredrik Martin, c18th century

Christ on the cross, late 17th-early 18th century. Creator: Jean Ranc
Christ on the cross, late 17th-early 18th century

Mademoiselle de Borcèle. Creator: Jean Petitot
Mademoiselle de Borcele, Unknown date

Mathias Ehlers. Creator: Fredrik Sigismund Novisadi
Mathias Ehlers, Unknown date

Vestal Making Sacrifice at Altar, c.1870. Creator: Unknown
Vestal Making Sacrifice at Altar, c.1870

Johan Elai Terserus, 1605-1678, bishop, c17th century. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Johan Elai Terserus, 1605-1678, bishop, c17th century

Christian VII, 1749-1808, King of Denmark, 18th century. Creator: Carl Gustaf Pilo
Christian VII, 1749-1808, King of Denmark, 18th century

Unknown woman, 1805. Creator: Jacques Augustin Pajou
Unknown woman, 1805

Sword presented to Lord Clyde, G.C.B. on Thursday week, by the Common Council of London, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Sword presented to Lord Clyde, G.C.B. on Thursday week, by the Common Council of London, 1860. In accordance with a vote of a Court of Common Council held some time ago the Freedom of the City of

Juliana Maria of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (1729-1796), c18th century. Creator: Andreas Thornborg
Juliana Maria of Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel (1729-1796), Queen of Denmark and Norway, c18th century

Monk, between 550 and 577. Creator: Unknown
Monk, between 550 and 577

Peter von Biron, 1724-1800, c18th century. Creator: Anon
Peter von Biron, 1724-1800, c18th century

Jean-Baptiste Greuze, 1725-1805, French artist, c18th century. Creator: Unknown
Jean-Baptiste Greuze, 1725-1805, French artist, c18th century

Finial for a Religious Standard (Alam), 18th-19th century. Creator: Unknown
Finial for a Religious Standard (Alam), 18th-19th century

Buddha Shakyamuni (image 2 of 3), 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Buddha Shakyamuni (image 2 of 3), 17th century

Portrait of a woman, c19th century. Creator: Étienne-Charles Leguay
Portrait of a woman, c19th century

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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.