Gold Embroidery Collection

Portrait of Henry Wriothesley (1573-1624) 3rd Earl of Southampton c. 1600 (oil on canvas)
XCF268049 Portrait of Henry Wriothesley (1573-1624) 3rd Earl of Southampton c.1600 (oil on canvas) (detail) by English School, (17th century); 204.5x121.9 cm; National Portrait Gallery, London

Katherina, Countess Harrach nee Countess Bouqnoy, wife of Count Karl Anton von Harrach, 18th century (oil on canvas)
XAM68616 Katherina, Countess Harrach nee Countess Bouqnoy, wife of Count Karl Anton von Harrach, 18th century (oil on canvas) by Mytens or Meytens

Louise Angelique Motier de la Fayette, maid of honour to Anne of Austria, queen to Louis XIII of France, 1618-1665
FLO4657541 Louise Angelique Motier de la Fayette, maid of honour to Anne of Austria, queen to Louis XIII of France, 1618-1665

Louise Francoise de la Baume-le-Blanc, Duchess of La Valliere, mistress to King Louis XIV, 1644-1710
FLO4657569 Louise Francoise de la Baume-le-Blanc, Duchess of La Valliere, mistress to King Louis XIV, 1644-1710. She wears her hair in ringlets, a pearl choker

Mary Tudor, daughter of Henry VII of England, Queen to King Louis XII of France, 1496-1533
FLO4657321 Mary Tudor, daughter of Henry VII of England, Queen to King Louis XII of France, 1496-1533. She wears a gable hood, a blue velvet especially trimmed with gold embroidery

Diane of Poitiers, mistress of King Henry II of France, 1499-1566. She wears a chaperon headress that ties under
FLO4657306 Diane of Poitiers, mistress of King Henry II of France, 1499-1566. She wears a chaperon headress that ties under the chin

Mary Stuart of Scotland, wife of King Francis II of France, 1542-1587. She wears a lace cap
FLO4657397 Mary Stuart of Scotland, wife of King Francis II of France, 1542-1587. She wears a lace cap, green especially with shoulder pads and band of gold embroidery, damask petticoat

Arab-style wall hanging, circa 1900
6339071 Arab-style wall hanging, circa 1900 by Sicard, Henry & Farradesche, A. (19th-20th century); (add.info.: Arab-style wall hanging, circa 1900)

Tomb of Abbot Ingon, Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Pres, Paris (died 1025)
6338872 Tomb of Abbot Ingon, Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Pres, Paris (died 1025) by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Tomb of Abbot Ingon, Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Pres, Paris (died 1025)

Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria (1830-1916) wearing the official robes of the Order of the Golden Fleece, c. 1910
XAM67414 Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria (1830-1916) wearing the official robes of the Order of the Golden Fleece, c.1910 by List, Wilhelm (1864-1918); Private Collection

Portrait of an unknown youth, aged 26, 1593 (w / c on vellum)
SR34653 Portrait of an unknown youth, aged 26, 1593 (w/c on vellum) by Oliver, Isaac (c.1565-1617); Beauchamp Collection, UK; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Anne-Genevieve of Levis-Ventadour, Princess of Rohan, 1696 (oil on canvas)
PWI90045 Portrait of Anne-Genevieve of Levis-Ventadour, Princess of Rohan, 1696 (oil on canvas) by Largilliere, Nicolas de (1656-1746); 82.5x64 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen

Pair of razors with holders, found at The battlefield at Heliopolis (mixed media)
CZA228930 Pair of razors with holders, found at The battlefield at Heliopolis (mixed media) by Egyptian; Czartoryski Museum, Cracow, Poland; Egyptian, out of copyright

The Anglo-Jewish Exhibition at the Albert Hall (litho)
1050453 The Anglo-Jewish Exhibition at the Albert Hall (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Anglo-Jewish Exhibition at the Albert Hall)

Russian Embroidered Leather, Gold Embroidery, Corfu (chromolitho)
961686 Russian Embroidered Leather, Gold Embroidery, Corfu (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian Embroidered Leather, Gold Embroidery, Corfu)

The Crown of Louis XV, 1722 (gilded silver, replacement stones & pearls)
PWI95109 The Crown of Louis XV, 1722 (gilded silver, replacement stones & pearls) by French School, (18th century); height: 24 cm; Louvre, Paris

Count Carl Anton von Harrach, Master Falconer and Lord Lieutenant of Austria
XAM68615 Count Carl Anton von Harrach, Master Falconer and Lord Lieutenant of Austria by Mytens or Meytens, Martin II (1695-1770) (school of); Private Collection; Swedish, out of copyright

Joseph and Leopold, sons of Francis I and Maria Theresa of Austria, later Joseph II
XAM67796 Joseph and Leopold, sons of Francis I and Maria Theresa of Austria, later Joseph II and Leopold II by Mytens or Meytens, Martin II (1695-1770) (after); Schloss Schonbrunn, Vienna

Maria Carolina Bonaparte (1782-1839) Queen of Naples with her daughter Laetitia Murat
XIR67791 Maria Carolina Bonaparte (1782-1839) Queen of Naples with her daughter Laetitia Murat, 1807 (oil on canvas) by Vigee-Lebrun, Elisabeth Louise (1755-1842); 217x143 cm; Chateau de Versailles

Portrait of Justina van Teylingen, 1616 (oil on panel) (see 307901 for pair)
BAL307902 Portrait of Justina van Teylingen, 1616 (oil on panel) (see 307901 for pair) by Voort, Cornelis van der (b.c.1576-1624); 114.9x84.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Charles VI (1685-1740), Holy Roman Emperor wearing the robes of the Order of the Golden Fleece
XAM79067 Charles VI (1685-1740), Holy Roman Emperor wearing the robes of the Order of the Golden Fleece (oil on canvas) by Auerbach, Johann-Gottfried (1697-1753); Heeresgeschichtliches Museum

Queen Isabella II (1830-1904) of Spain (oil on canvas)
XIR196298 Queen Isabella II (1830-1904) of Spain (oil on canvas) by Gutierrez de la Vega, Jose (1791-1865); Museo Romantico, Madrid, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

Queen Isabella II (1830-1904) 1843 (oil on canvas)
XIR196297 Queen Isabella II (1830-1904) 1843 (oil on canvas) by Lopez y Portana, Vicente (1772-1850); Museo Romantico, Madrid, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

Portrait of a Lady aged 29, 1615 (oil on panel)
BAL178005 Portrait of a Lady aged 29, 1615 (oil on panel) by Miereveld, Michiel Jansz. van (1567-1641); 111.7x84.3 cm; Private Collection; Johnny Van Haeften Ltd. London; Dutch, out of copyright

Portrait of a Young Woman, 1632 (oil on panel)
XOS1072788 Portrait of a Young Woman, 1632 (oil on panel) by Eliasz, Nicolaes (Pickenoy) (1590-1653); 118.7x90.2 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; Dutch, out of copyright

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"Captivating Elegance: A Glimpse into the World of Gold Embroidery" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the opulent world of gold embroidery, where intricate threads of shimmering gold transformed garments and artworks into masterpieces. From noble countesses to influential mistresses, these women adorned themselves with exquisite gowns that exuded grace and sophistication. Katherina, Countess Harrach nee Countess Bouqnoy, wife of Count Karl Anton von Harrach in the 18th century, radiated regal charm as she donned a resplendent oil on canvas portrait. Her dress embellished with delicate lace collar and cuffs boasted slashes sleeves adorned with lustrous gold embroidery. Louise Angelique Motier de la Fayette, maid of honour to Anne of Austria during Louis XIII's reign in France (1618-1665), captivated all with her ringlet-adorned hair cascading over a string of pearls. Her attire featured an enchanting dress accentuated by lace collar and sleeves intricately decorated with golden threads. The Duchess of La Valliere, Louise Francoise de la Baume-le-Blanc (1644-1710), mistress to King Louis XIV himself, mesmerized society with her blue mantua dress bedecked in lavish lace details. The pièce de résistance was undoubtedly the striking gold embroidery adorning her gown alongside elegant ribbon bows. Mary Tudor (1496-1533), daughter of Henry VII and Queen to King Louis XII of France, epitomized royal splendor wearing a gable hood paired flawlessly with a blue velvet ensemble meticulously trimmed with gleaming gold embroidery. Fur sleeves called rebras added an extra touch of luxury while a jeweled belt completed her majestic look.