Bassetaille Collection

Labourers, 1781. Creator: George Stubbs
Labourers, 1781

The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Chalice, cups, ewer, pyx, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. 'A silver-gilt chalice, the work of Master Bartholomew, of Atri...supposed to have...[belonged] to Pope Boniface VIII...around the stem is...[an]

The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Flask, spoon, coffret, reliquary..., 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. 'Small silver flask...ornamented in repousse, with strapwork and flowers...a crest of a griffin's head in the centre

The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Mother-of-pearl cup; Cellini Ewer; vase, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. 'Cup, in form of a partridge; the body formed of overlapping pieces of mother-of-pearl in imitation of feathers...Circa 1600. Baron L. de Rothschild

Unknown lady, c1800. Creator: Louis du Guernier
Unknown lady, c1800

Ulrika Eleonora d y, Queen of Sweden, c17th century. Creator: Eric Utterhielm
Ulrika Eleonora d y, Queen of Sweden, c17th century

Damascinated and enamelled iron panel, c.1860-c.1880. Creator: Worshop of Plácido Zuloaga
Damascinated and enamelled iron panel, c.1860-c.1880

Design for a pendant with flower branches of the White Wisteria, enamelled gold, c.1905. Creator: Paul Louchet
Design for a pendant with flower branches of the White Wisteria, enamelled gold, c.1905

Casket for the Address presented by the Corporation of London to the Prince of Wales, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Casket for the Address presented by the Corporation of London to the Prince of Wales, 1876. The casket presented by the Corporation of the city of London to the Prince of Wales

Peter I the Great (1672-1725), Tsar of Russia, c17th century. Creator: Charles Boit
Peter I the Great (1672-1725), Tsar of Russia, c17th century

The Queen's Visit to Leeds - Ormolu Writing Table Suite for Her Majesty, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Queen's Visit to Leeds - Ormolu Writing Table Suite for Her Majesty, 1858. On the occasion of the Queen's late visit to Leeds a writing-table

Falcon on a Pedestal, Late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Falcon on a Pedestal, Late 19th century

Falcon on a Pedestal, Late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Falcon on a Pedestal, Late 19th century

Parrot on a Swing, Late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Parrot on a Swing, Late 19th century

Pair of Bracelets with Peacocks, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Pair of Bracelets with Peacocks, 19th century

Design for a pendant with violets, enamelled gold with an opal, c.1905. Creator: Paul Louchet
Design for a pendant with violets, enamelled gold with an opal, c.1905

Design for a pendant with a sleeping women's head and poppies, enamelled gold, c.1905. Creator: Paul Louchet
Design for a pendant with a sleeping women's head and poppies, enamelled gold, c.1905

Design for a pendant with a scarab, snakes and lotus flowers, of enamelled gold with a scarab, c.1905

Design for a pendant with flower branches of lilacs, enamelled gold, c.1905. Creator: Paul Louchet
Design for a pendant with flower branches of lilacs, enamelled gold, c.1905

Design for a pendant with a woman with dragonfly wings, of gold, rubies, opals and enamel, c.1905

Pair of Candelabra (image 2 of 2), between 1760 and 1770. Creator: Meissen Porcelain
Pair of Candelabra (image 2 of 2), between 1760 and 1770

Pair of Candelabra (image 1 of 2), between 1760 and 1770. Creator: Meissen Porcelain
Pair of Candelabra (image 1 of 2), between 1760 and 1770

Countess Woronzow, 1819. Creator: Marie-Victoire Jaquotot
Countess Woronzow, 1819, unknown date

Elizabeth Carter, 1781. Creator: Johann Heinrich von Hurter
Elizabeth Carter, 1781

Francoise Athénaïs de Rochechouart, Marchioness of Montespan, 17th century. Creator: Jean Petitot
Francoise Athenais de Rochechouart, Marchioness of Montespan, 17th century

Anthony Triest, Bishop of Ghent, 1775. Creator: Peter Adolf Hall
Anthony Triest, Bishop of Ghent, 1775

Enameled coupe on a six -step foot, c.1840-c.1860. Creator: Anon
Enameled coupe on a six-step foot, c.1840-c.1860

Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938

Cloisonné, 1890-1891. Creator: James Henry Moser
Cloisonne, 1890-1891

Young woman in profile, before 1895. Creator: Etienne Tourrette
Young woman in profile, before 1895. Woman with red hair against a background of papyrus plants. (Profil de jeune-fille)

Scenes from the life and passion of Christ, late 15th-early 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Scenes from the life and passion of Christ, late 15th-early 16th century. Right panel of a triptych, from top to bottom: the entombment, Christ at the gate of Limbo, the resurrection

The Nativity with St Michael, c.1500. Creator: Workshop of the Master of the Triptych of Louis XII
The Nativity with St Michael, c.1500. Triptych. The Nativity flanked by standing saints under arches supported on by twisted columns. Right panel: Saint Michael, lance in hand, tramples on the Devil

The Nativity with St Catherine and St Michael, c.1500. Creator: Workshop of the Master of the Triptych of Louis XII
The Nativity with St Catherine and St Michael, c.1500. Triptych. The Nativity flanked by standing saints under arches supported on twisted columns. The Virgin kneels before the infant Jesus

The Nativity, c.1500. Creator: Workshop of the Master of the Triptych of Louis XII
The Nativity, c.1500. Triptych. The Virgin kneels before the infant Jesus. Saint Joseph holds a lit candle. (La Nativite entre sainte Catherine et saint Michel)

The Nativity with St Catherine, c.1500. Creator: Workshop of the Master of the Triptych of Louis XII
The Nativity with St Catherine, c.1500. Triptych. The Nativity flanked by standing saints under arches supported on by twisted columns. Left panel: Saint Catherine holds a sword

Nativity between the Angel and the Virgin of the Annunciation, c.1500. Creator: Atelier du Maitre aux grands fronts
Nativity between the Angel and the Virgin of the Annunciation, c.1500

The Nativity with St Peter and St Paul, c.1500. Creator: Workshop of the Master of the Triptych of Louis XII
The Nativity with St Peter and St Paul, c.1500. Triptych. The Virgin kneels before the infant Jesus. Above him two cherubs hold a scroll reading: Puer Natus nos (Christ is born to us)

The Calmady children, after 1850. Creator: English School
The Calmady children, after 1850

Portrait of Lady Hamilton after Georges Romney. Creator: English School
Portrait of Lady Hamilton after Georges Romney

Study resisting the passage of time, between 1781 and 1800. Creator: English School
Study resisting the passage of time, between 1781 and 1800

Una and the lion, after Angelica Kauffman, between 1783 and 1800. Creator: English School
Una and the lion, after Angelica Kauffman, between 1783 and 1800

Madonna with Child, c1810. Creator: English School
Madonna with Child, c1810

Portrait of a boy, between 1790 and 1810. Creator: English School
Portrait of a boy, between 1790 and 1810

Portrait of a young woman, between 1790 and 1810. Creator: English School
Portrait of a young woman, between 1790 and 1810

Portrait of a young woman, between 1650 and 1700. Creator: English School
Portrait of a young woman, between 1650 and 1700

Portrait of a young woman, between 1790 and 1810. Creator: English School
Portrait of a young woman, between 1790 and 1810

Portrait of a little girl, between 1790 and 1810. Creator: English School
Portrait of a little girl, between 1790 and 1810

Portrait of a man, between 1725 and 1750. Creator: English School
Portrait of a man, between 1725 and 1750

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"Bassetaille: A Journey Through Artistic Creations" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the exquisite world of bassetaille, a captivating art form that has left its mark throughout history. From labourers depicted by George Stubbs in 1781 to medieval enamel and illuminated manuscripts from 1898, this artistic style encompasses a wide range of masterpieces. One cannot help but be mesmerized by the intricate details found on a Meissen snuff box crafted around 1740 by Christoph Conrad Hunger. The delicate brushstrokes and vibrant colors transport us to another era, evoking a sense of elegance and refinement. The vase in the form of a bronze wine vessel adorned with dragons, waves, and trigrams is an enigmatic creation dating back to 1573-1620. Its unknown creator skillfully captures the mythical creatures' power as they dance amidst swirling waves, leaving us awe-inspired. A humble lamp from the 14th century reminds us of simpler times when light was cherished and carefully contained. Its soft glow illuminates our imagination as we envision ancient chambers filled with stories waiting to be told. Moving further into history, we encounter an enamel ewer (duomuhu) from the late Ming/early Qing dynasty in the 17th century. This piece showcases remarkable craftsmanship that seamlessly blends beauty with functionality—a testament to human ingenuity across centuries. Intriguingly small yet enchanting is a miniature water bucket adorned with birds perched among lotus flowers during China's Ming dynasty. It serves as a reminder that even everyday objects can become works of art when touched by skilled hands. Bowl after bowl reveals nature's wonders captured within their medallions—butterflies fluttering alongside peonies, chrysanthemums blooming next to peaches, plums intertwining with orchids—all showcasing life's ephemeral beauty frozen in time through meticulous artistry.