Gilt Collection (page 9)

Juno or air, between 1652 and 1655. Creator: Charles le Brun
Juno or air, between 1652 and 1655

Cybele or the earth, between 1652 and 1655. Creator: Charles le Brun
Cybele or the earth, between 1652 and 1655

Ceres or summer, between 1652 and 1655. Creator: Charles le Brun
Ceres or summer, between 1652 and 1655

Portrait of François-Adhémar de Monteil, count of Grignan (1629-1714), c1670. Creator: Nicolas de Largilliere
Portrait of Francois-Adhemar de Monteil, count of Grignan (1629-1714), c1670

Two trees on the edge of the forest, 1887. Creator: Henri-Joseph Harpignies
Two trees on the edge of the forest, 1887

Portrait of Lucie Hall, c1788. Creator: Peter Adolf Hall
Portrait of Lucie Hall, c1788

Portrait of Auguste Maquet (1813-1888), writer, collaborator of Alexandre Dumas, 1867

Sketch for the vault of the Palais Rose staircase, 1896, 1896. Creator: Hector d Espouy
Sketch for the vault of the Palais Rose staircase, 1896, 1896

Regiment of Venus, Dragon of Love, between 1695 and 1778. Creator: Franois Eisen
Regiment of Venus, Dragon of Love, between 1695 and 1778

Love in love, between 1695 and 1778. Creator: Franois Eisen
Love in love, between 1695 and 1778

Artist's interior, with view of the facade of the Church of Saint-Eustache, c1815. Creator: Louise-Adeone Drolling
Artist's interior, with view of the facade of the Church of Saint-Eustache, c1815

Sir George Broadbridge, Lord-Mayor of London, shaking hands with... 1937. Creator: Noel Dorville
Sir George Broadbridge, Lord-Mayor of London, shaking hands with M. Raymond Laurent, president of the city council, on the steps of the town hall; On the left, M.Victor Bucaille, trustee

Sir George Broadbridge, Lord-Mayor of London and Sir Eric Phipps, Ambassador... June 18, 1937. Creator: Noel Dorville
Sir George Broadbridge, Lord-Mayor of London and Sir Eric Phipps, Ambassador of Great Britain, in the city council meeting room. Official reception at City Hall, of the Mayor of London, June 18, 1937

Couple walking in a park, c1900. Creator: Ecole Francaise
Couple walking in a park, c1900

Portraits of Aglae de Polignac, Duchess of Guiche, and her brothers, c1783. Creator: Ecole Francaise
Portraits of Aglae de Polignac, Duchess of Guiche, and her brothers, c1783

Rush hour in the metro, c1920. Creator: Andre Devambez
Rush hour in the metro, c1920

Portrait of Anne-Marie de Mailly-Nesle, Marquise de La Tournelle, later Duchess of Chateauroux, at daybreak

Two women in a park looking at a medallion, c1785. Creator: Ecole Francaise
Two women in a park looking at a medallion, c1785

Portrait of a man, with an open collar, c1798. Creator: Ecole Francaise
Portrait of a man, with an open collar, c1798

Portrait of a young woman looking up at the sky, c1800. Creator: Ecole Francaise
Portrait of a young woman looking up at the sky, c1800

Portrait thought to be Madame Dugazon, actress of the Comedie-Italienne. Creator: Ecole Francaise
Portrait thought to be Madame Dugazon, actress of the Comedie-Italienne

Portrait of Henri-Gérard Fontallard playing the transverse flute, 1812. Creator: Jean-Francois Fontallard
Portrait of Henri-Gerard Fontallard playing the transverse flute, 1812

Portrait of a man, c1620. Creator: Flemish School
Portrait of a man, c1620

Evening, 1911. Creator: Gabriel Ferrier
Evening, 1911

Buddha Standing with Hand in the Gesture of Reassurance (Abhayamudra), 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Buddha Standing with Hand in the Gesture of Reassurance (Abhayamudra), Kandyan period (1480-1815), 18th century

Interior View of the Church of St. Peter's in the Vatican, c.1770. Creator: Francesco Panini
Interior View of the Church of St. Peter's in the Vatican, c.1770

The Military, Naval, and County Service Club, St. James's-Street - Principal Drawing-Room, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Military, Naval, and County Service Club, St. James's-Street, [London] - Principal Drawing-Room, 1850. The style of decoration is that of Louis Quatorze...a splendid apartment

Mirror, c. 1937. Creator: Wellington Blewett
Mirror, c. 1937

Nature's Gems, c.1844. Creator: Edwin Whitefield
Nature's Gems, c.1844

Untitled Valentine (Three Hearts), c.1865. Creator: Berlin & Jones. Untitled Valentine (Three Hearts), c.1865
Untitled Valentine (Three Hearts), c.1865

Untitled Valentine (Cupid and Butterflies), 1860/69. Creator: Berlin & Jones
Untitled Valentine (Cupid and Butterflies), 1860/69

Nehemiah before King Artaxerxes, initial ‘C from a Bible, about 1430. Creator: Masters of Zweder van Culemborg
Nehemiah before King Artaxerxes, initial C from a Bible, about 1430

Sofa, c. 1936. Creator: Wellington Blewett
Sofa, c. 1936

Gilded Weathercock, c. 1940. Creator: Laura Bilodeau
Gilded Weathercock, c. 1940

Mirror, c. 1937. Creator: Wellington Blewett
Mirror, c. 1937

Head, c. 1880. Creator: Simeon Solomon
Head, c. 1880

The White Drawing-Room, Windsor Castle, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The White Drawing-Room, Windsor Castle, 1850. The White Drawingroom is a noble room, with a spacious bay window reaching from the floor to the ceiling

Silver-Gilt Shrine, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Silver-Gilt Shrine, 1850. Item from an Exhibition of Ancient and Mediaeval Art at the Society of Arts, in John-street, Adelphi, [London]

Silver-Gilt Clock - Renaissance, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Silver-Gilt Clock - Renaissance, 1850. Item from an exhibition of ancient and mediaeval art at the Society of Arts in London

Ivory Tankard, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Ivory Tankard, 1850. Item from an Exhibition of Ancient and Mediaeval Art at the Society of Arts, in John-street, Adelphi, [London]

Poison Cup - 16th Century, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Poison Cup - 16th Century, 1850. Item from an exhibition of ancient and mediaeval art the Society of Arts in London....the "Poison Cup"...is formed of green glass filagreed over with an

Sword of the Emperor Napoleon, at Windsor Castle, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Sword of the Emperor Napoleon, at Windsor Castle, 1850. This interesting relic of the Emperor is preserved in the magnificent collection of arms in the north corridor at Windsor Castle

No. 1. - Nautilus, Mounted in Silver-Gilt, the Property of Her Majesty, 1850. Creator: Unknown
No. 1. - Nautilus, Mounted in Silver-Gilt, the Property of Her Majesty, 1850. Item from an Exhibition of Ancient and Medieval Art in London

Vase, 1937. Creator: Dana Bartlett
Vase, 1937

Tumbler, 1937. Creator: Ralph Atkinson
Tumbler, 1937

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

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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.