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Background imageOrnate Collection: Saint Nicholas of Lipna, 1294. Artist: Alexa Petrov

Saint Nicholas of Lipna, 1294. Artist: Alexa Petrov
Saint Nicholas of Lipna, 1294. Petrov, Alexa (Late 13th century). Russian icon painting. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum of History and Architecture Novgorodian Kremlin, Novgorod

Background imageOrnate Collection: Sunflowers and hollyhocks, 1889. Artist: Kate Hayllar

Sunflowers and hollyhocks, 1889. Artist: Kate Hayllar
Sunflowers and hollyhocks, 1889. Interior with sunflowers and red and pink hollyhocks in two blue and gold glass vases, one standing on a heavy carved wooden table

Background imageOrnate Collection: Norwich Cathedral. The Choir, Looking East, 1898. Creator: Unknown

Norwich Cathedral. The Choir, Looking East, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Norwich Cathedral. The Choir, Looking East, 1898. The Choir of Norwich Cathedral was vaulted under under James Goldwell (bishop, 1472-99) with hundreds of ornately carved, painted and gilded bosses

Background imageOrnate Collection: Marble Balustrades of the Staircase in the Foreign Office, c1935. Creator: King

Marble Balustrades of the Staircase in the Foreign Office, c1935. Creator: King
Marble Balustrades of the Staircase in the Foreign Office, c1935. The Italianate interior of the Foreign Office in King Charles Street, off Whitehall, in central London

Background imageOrnate Collection: The Old Parliament House, Dublin, 19th century

The Old Parliament House, Dublin, 19th century

Background imageOrnate Collection: The Laughing Cavalier, 1624. Artist: Frans Hals

The Laughing Cavalier, 1624. Artist: Frans Hals
The Laughing Cavalier, 1624. Painting held at the Wallace Collection, London. From World Famous Paintings edited by J Grieg Pirie [W.& G. Foyle Ltd. London, 1938.]

Background imageOrnate Collection: Mosaic pavement of a Roman villa, 2nd century

Mosaic pavement of a Roman villa, 2nd century
Mosaic pavement of a Roman villa in Lullingstone, Kent, 2nd century

Background imageOrnate Collection: Collage of Lord and Lady Yarborough beneath Lady Yarborough's monogram, about 1864. Creator: Unknown

Collage of Lord and Lady Yarborough beneath Lady Yarborough's monogram, about 1864. Creator: Unknown
Collage of Lord and Lady Yarborough beneath Lady Yarborough's monogram, about 1864

Background imageOrnate Collection: Voyage en Bretagne. Guimilleaux (Finistere) Portail de l'Eglise, et Costumes du pays. about 1860

Voyage en Bretagne. Guimilleaux (Finistere) Portail de l'Eglise, et Costumes du pays. about 1860. Creator: Unknown
Voyage en Bretagne. Guimilleaux (Finistere) Portail de l'Eglise, et Costumes du pays. about 1860

Background imageOrnate Collection: Brooklyn Public Library (Ingersoll Memorial), Prospect Park Plaza, Brooklyn, 1941

Brooklyn Public Library (Ingersoll Memorial), Prospect Park Plaza, Brooklyn, 1941. Creator: Gottscho-Schleisner, Inc
Brooklyn Public Library (Ingersoll Memorial), Prospect Park Plaza, Brooklyn, 1941

Background imageOrnate Collection: King Ludwig II of Bavaria travelling in a sleigh, 1886. Creator: Unknown

King Ludwig II of Bavaria travelling in a sleigh, 1886. Creator: Unknown
King Ludwig II of Bavaria travelling in a sleigh, 1886. Ludwig II (1845-1886) riding in an ornate golden horse-drawn sleigh

Background imageOrnate Collection: 'Old Fountain, Seville, ' by T. Macquoid, 1871. Creator: Unknown

"Old Fountain, Seville, " by T. Macquoid, 1871. Creator: Unknown
"Old Fountain, Seville, " by T. Macquoid, 1871. The drawing by Mr. Macquoid which we have engraved from the exhibition at the Dudley Gallery represents a characteristic Spanish scene

Background imageOrnate Collection: Marriage of Princess Louise: cup given to the Marquis of Lorne by Eton School, 1871

Marriage of Princess Louise: cup given to the Marquis of Lorne by Eton School, 1871. Creator: Unknown
Marriage of Princess Louise: cup given to the Marquis of Lorne by Eton School, 1871. The Etonians present to the Marquis of Lorne was a massive silver tankard, beautifully chased

Background imageOrnate Collection: Royal Wedding Cake, 1871. Creator: Unknown

Royal Wedding Cake, 1871. Creator: Unknown
Royal Wedding Cake, 1871. Cake for the wedding of Princess Louise (fourth daughter of Queen Victoria) and her husband John Campbell, 9th Duke of Argyll, made by Messrs. Bolland and Son, of Chester

Background imageOrnate Collection: Marriage of Princess Louise: the Royal Wedding Cake, 1871. Creator: Unknown

Marriage of Princess Louise: the Royal Wedding Cake, 1871. Creator: Unknown
Marriage of Princess Louise: Royal Wedding Cake, 1871. Cake made for the wedding of Princess Louise (fourth daughter of Queen Victoria) and her husband John Campbell, 9th Duke of Argyll

Background imageOrnate Collection: The new hall of the Drapers Company, Throgmorton-street, 1871. Creator: F. Watkins

The new hall of the Drapers Company, Throgmorton-street, 1871. Creator: F. Watkins
The new hall of the Drapers Company, Throgmorton-street, [City of London], 1871. The ancient London City Guild of Drapers is now in the occupation of its new hall...which is a magnificent

Background imageOrnate Collection: Interior of the Royal Court Theatre, Sloane-Square, 1871. Creator: Unknown

Interior of the Royal Court Theatre, Sloane-Square, 1871. Creator: Unknown
Interior of the Royal Court Theatre, Sloane-Square, 1871. The opening of a new London theatre, on the evening of Wednesday week, is also noticed in our current record of theatrical affairs

Background imageOrnate Collection: Plate given to the Royal Engineers by Indian engineer officers, 1871. Creator: Unknown

Plate given to the Royal Engineers by Indian engineer officers, 1871. Creator: Unknown
Plate given to the Royal Engineers by Indian engineer officers, 1871. 'General Sir John Cheape, in the name of the Engineer officers formerly in the Hon

Background imageOrnate Collection: Paris fashions: head-dresses and mantles, 1871. Creator: Unknown

Paris fashions: head-dresses and mantles, 1871. Creator: Unknown
Paris fashions: head-dresses and mantles, 1871. 'Of the two "bachelics, " named respectively La Coquette and L'Estelle, the one is made of blue, red or black cashmere

Background imageOrnate Collection: Porcelain at the International Exhibition, by Minton and Co. 1871. Creator: Unknown

Porcelain at the International Exhibition, by Minton and Co. 1871. Creator: Unknown
Porcelain at the International Exhibition, by Minton and Co. 1871. 'We present a few of the most elegant and ingenious products of this beautiful art from the celebrated manufactory of Messrs

Background imageOrnate Collection: Porcelain at the International Exhibition, by W. T. Copeland and Sons, 1871. Creator: Unknown

Porcelain at the International Exhibition, by W. T. Copeland and Sons, 1871. Creator: Unknown
Porcelain at the International Exhibition, by W. T. Copeland and Sons, 1871. 'Some Illustrations of the choice productions of the Royal Worcester Porcelain Company

Background imageOrnate Collection: The Brighton Race Cup, 1871. Creator: Unknown

The Brighton Race Cup, 1871. Creator: Unknown
The Brighton Race Cup, 1871. 'The prize cup won at Brighton Races, last Wednesday, is a very handsome vase of silver, partly gilt, which, stands nearly 3 ft. high

Background imageOrnate Collection: The Warwick Race Cup, 1871. Creator: Unknown

The Warwick Race Cup, 1871. Creator: Unknown
The Warwick Race Cup, 1871. 'The Warwick Cup this year, which is a magnificent tazza, standing nearly 3 ft. high, and weighing 333 oz, of silver, has been manufactured by Mr

Background imageOrnate Collection: New organ for St. Mary's Church, Nottingham, 1871. Creator: Unknown

New organ for St. Mary's Church, Nottingham, 1871. Creator: Unknown
New organ for St. Mary's Church, Nottingham, 1871. 'The new organ...was tested...by Mr. W. T. Best, playing at two public performances...The result was most satisfactory to the congregation; to

Background imageOrnate Collection: Historic 19th century building in the central park, Cienfuegos, Cuba, 2024. Creator: Ethel Davies

Historic 19th century building in the central park, Cienfuegos, Cuba, 2024. Creator: Ethel Davies
Historic 19th century building in the central park, with old American car in foreground, Cienfuegos, Cuba, 2024

Background imageOrnate Collection: The Mezquita, Cordoba, Spain, 2023. Creator: Ethel Davies

The Mezquita, Cordoba, Spain, 2023. Creator: Ethel Davies
The Mezquita, the former Islamic Grand Mosque of Cordoba buil in 785, converted to the Catholic Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption in 1236, Cordoba, Spain, 2023

Background imageOrnate Collection: The Mezquita, Cordoba, Spain, 2023. Creator: Ethel Davies

The Mezquita, Cordoba, Spain, 2023. Creator: Ethel Davies
The Mezquita, the former Islamic Grand Mosque of Cordoba buil in 785, converted to the Catholic Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption in 1236, Cordoba, Spain, 2023

Background imageOrnate Collection: Pastoral staff for the new Bishop of Winchester, 1870. Creator: Unknown

Pastoral staff for the new Bishop of Winchester, 1870. Creator: Unknown
Pastoral staff for the new Bishop of Winchester, 1870. Staff '...lately presented to the new Bishop of Winchester, Dr. Wilberforce

Background imageOrnate Collection: Paris fashions: head-dresses, 1870. Creator: Unknown

Paris fashions: head-dresses, 1870. Creator: Unknown
Paris fashions for June: head-dresses, 1870. '1. Chapeau Beret Louis XV. in blue faye, trimmed with a large ostrich feather, turned round the top of the chapeau

Background imageOrnate Collection: Lamp on the Thames Embankment, 1870. Creator: Unknown

Lamp on the Thames Embankment, 1870. Creator: Unknown
Lamp on the Thames Embankment [in London], 1870. One of two designs, that has been '...manufactured by Messrs. Turner and Allen, of Upper Thames-street

Background imageOrnate Collection: Painted plasterwork, Germany, 18th century, (1898). Creator: Unknown

Painted plasterwork, Germany, 18th century, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Painted plasterwork, Germany, 18th century, (1898). Figs 1-3: Portions of Carved Panelling in the Ducal Castle of Bruchsal [Schloss Bruchsal]. Figs 4-5: Portions of Plaster Ceiling in the same room

Background imageOrnate Collection: Painted decoration in the New Palace, Potsdam, Germany, (1928). Creator: Unknown

Painted decoration in the New Palace, Potsdam, Germany, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Painted decoration in the New Palace, Potsdam, Germany, (1928). About 1765...Painted wooden wainscoting in the Neue Palais...Johann Christian Hoppenhaupt (died Berlin between 1778-1786)

Background imageOrnate Collection: The Tennyson Vase: 'Morte d'Arthur' and 'Guinevere', 1868. Creator: Unknown

The Tennyson Vase: "Morte d'Arthur" and "Guinevere", 1868. Creator: Unknown
The Tennyson Vase: "Morte d'Arthur" and "Guinevere", 1868. 'A very beautiful specimen...displayed on the stall of Messrs. C. F. Hancock, Son, and Co. in the late International Exhibition at Paris

Background imageOrnate Collection: The Loan Collection, South Kensington Museum: claret-jug... ornamented with gold, 1868

The Loan Collection, South Kensington Museum: claret-jug... ornamented with gold, 1868. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South Kensington Museum: claret-jug of green and white glass, ornamented with gold, (modern French), 1868. From "Illustrated London News", 1868

Background imageOrnate Collection: The Beaufort Cup for the Bath Races, 1868. Creator: Unknown

The Beaufort Cup for the Bath Races, 1868. Creator: Unknown
The Beaufort Cup for the Bath Races, 1868. 'The Beaufort Cup, manufactured by Messrs. Garrard for the Bath races, is a vase, designed by Mr. W. Spencer, in the Renaissance style

Background imageOrnate Collection: The Ascot Races Prize Plate: the Royal Hunt Cup, the Ascot Cup, the Queen's Gold Cup, 1869

The Ascot Races Prize Plate: the Royal Hunt Cup, the Ascot Cup, the Queen's Gold Cup, 1869. Creator: Unknown
The Ascot Races Prize Plate: the Royal Hunt Cup, the Ascot Cup, the Queen's Gold Cup, 1869. 'Three of the handsome pieces of plate made for this year's prizes at the Ascot Races...The Ascot Cup is

Background imageOrnate Collection: Testimonial to the Hon. John O'Shannassy, of Victoria, 1868. Creator: Unknown

Testimonial to the Hon. John O'Shannassy, of Victoria, 1868. Creator: Unknown
Testimonial to the Hon. John O'Shannassy, of Victoria, 1868. 'One of the most prominent of the public men who have won distinction in the political affairs of our Australian colonies is the Hon

Background imageOrnate Collection: Testimonial to Mr. J. C. Colquhoun, of Killermont, 1868. Creator: Unknown

Testimonial to Mr. J. C. Colquhoun, of Killermont, 1868. Creator: Unknown
Testimonial to Mr. J. C. Colquhoun, of Killermont, 1868. 'The testimonial presented not long ago to Mr. John Campbell Colquhoun, of Killermont, in Scotland, a gentleman who has for many years

Background imageOrnate Collection: Testimonial to Mr. Brand, M.P. from the Liberal Party in the House of Commons, 1868

Testimonial to Mr. Brand, M.P. from the Liberal Party in the House of Commons, 1868. Creator: Unknown
Testimonial to Mr. Henry Brand, M.P. from the Liberal Party in the House of Commons, 1868. 'The presentation of the testimonial which was subscribed by the Liberal members of the House of Commons for

Background imageOrnate Collection: Funeral of the late King of the Belgians: the funeral car...Place du Congrés at Brussels, 1865

Funeral of the late King of the Belgians: the funeral car...Place du Congrés at Brussels, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Funeral of the late King of the Belgians: the funeral car passing the Column in the Place du Congres at Brussels - from a sketch by our special artist, 1865

Background imageOrnate Collection: Earl de Grey and Ripon going from the Townhall at Burslem to open the Wedgwood Institute, 1869

Earl de Grey and Ripon going from the Townhall at Burslem to open the Wedgwood Institute, 1869. Creator: Unknown
Earl de Grey and Ripon going from the Townhall at Burslem to open the Wedgwood Memorial Institute, 1869. 'The institution was formally opened, on Wednesday week, by Earl De Grey and Ripon

Background imageOrnate Collection: Bible presented to the Princess of Wales by Sunday-school children, 1868. Creator: Unknown

Bible presented to the Princess of Wales by Sunday-school children, 1868. Creator: Unknown
Bible presented to the Princess of Wales by Sunday-school children, 1868. 'The Bible which was lately presented to her Royal Highness

Background imageOrnate Collection: Testimonial to Mr. W. Jackson...from the shareholders of the Florence and Pistoja Railway, 1865

Testimonial to Mr. W. Jackson...from the shareholders of the Florence and Pistoja Railway, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Testimonial to Mr. W. Jackson, of Birkenhead, from the shareholders of the Florence and Pistoja [Pistoia] Railway, 1865. A magnificent silver dessert service...manufactured by Mr

Background imageOrnate Collection: Testimonial to a French admiral for assisting the crew of the Bombay, 1865. Creator: Unknown

Testimonial to a French admiral for assisting the crew of the Bombay, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Testimonial to a French admiral for assisting the crew of the Bombay, 1865. The terrible disaster which befel H.M.S. Bombay, off the port of Montevideo, on the 22nd of December last

Background imageOrnate Collection: The Town Cup of the Royal Victoria Yacht Club, 1865. Creator: Unknown

The Town Cup of the Royal Victoria Yacht Club, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Town Cup of the Royal Victoria Yacht Club, 1865....the cup...is a vase of embossed silver, on a pedestal, with the figure of a yachtsman leaning on a rudder

Background imageOrnate Collection: The Doncaster Race Cup, 1865. Creator: Unknown

The Doncaster Race Cup, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Doncaster Race Cup, 1865. The piece of plate manufactured by Messrs. Hunt and Roskell for the "Doncaster Cup" this year, is a shield of 2 ft

Background imageOrnate Collection: Dragon Cup of the St. George's Rifle Volunteer Corps, 1865. Creator: Unknown

Dragon Cup of the St. George's Rifle Volunteer Corps, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Dragon Cup of the St. George's Rifle Volunteer Corps, 1865. This graceful little cup has been manufactured by Messrs. Ortner and Houle, St

Background imageOrnate Collection: Drinking-fountain in Victoria Park, the gift of Miss Burdett Coutts, 1862. Creator: Unknown

Drinking-fountain in Victoria Park, the gift of Miss Burdett Coutts, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Drinking-fountain in Victoria Park, the gift of Miss Burdett Coutts, 1862. Its arrangement is octangular...Its masonry consists of Portland and Kentish ragstone

Background imageOrnate Collection: The Elcho Challenge Shield to be shot for by...rifle volunteers at the Wimbledon Meeting, 1865

The Elcho Challenge Shield to be shot for by...rifle volunteers at the Wimbledon Meeting, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Elcho Challenge Shield to be shot for by English and Scotch rifle volunteers at the Wimbledon Meeting, 1865. Designed by Auguste Willms and made by Elkington

Background imageOrnate Collection: Goodwood Races: the Goodwood Cup - equestrian statue of Queen Elizabeth, 1865. Creator: Unknown

Goodwood Races: the Goodwood Cup - equestrian statue of Queen Elizabeth, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Goodwood Races: the Goodwood Cup - equestrian statue of Queen Elizabeth, 1865. One of the silver cups, ...or pieces of plate, which formed the principal prizes won at Goodwood races last week

Background imageOrnate Collection: Casket presented to the Princess of Wales by the ladies of New South Wales, 1864. Creator: Unknown

Casket presented to the Princess of Wales by the ladies of New South Wales, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Casket presented to the Princess of Wales by the ladies of New South Wales, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. Hetzen, published in the Sydney Morning Herald, of a...beautiful casket

Background imageOrnate Collection: Goodwood Races: the Stewards Cup - Robin Hood Winding The Morte, 1865. Creator: Unknown

Goodwood Races: the Stewards Cup - Robin Hood Winding The Morte, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Goodwood Races: the Stewards Cup - Robin Hood Winding The Morte, 1865. One of the silver cups, ...or pieces of plate, which formed the principal prizes won at Goodwood races last week

Background imageOrnate Collection: Goodwood Races: the Chesterfield Cup - Leonora and the Spectre Lover, 1865. Creator: Unknown

Goodwood Races: the Chesterfield Cup - Leonora and the Spectre Lover, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Goodwood Races: the Chesterfield Cup - Leonora and the Spectre Lover, 1865. One of the silver cups, ...or pieces of plate, which formed the principal prizes won at Goodwood races last week

Background imageOrnate Collection: The Daily Telegraph Prize shot for at Wimbledon, 1865. Creator: Unknown

The Daily Telegraph Prize shot for at Wimbledon, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Daily Telegraph Prize shot for at Wimbledon, 1865. The accompanying Illustration represents the prize given by the proprietors of the Daily Telegraph, value fifty guineas

Background imageOrnate Collection: 'Chapel Of The High Altar In The Cathedral Of Toledo, ' by S. Read, ...Water Colours, 1864

"Chapel Of The High Altar In The Cathedral Of Toledo, " by S. Read, ...Water Colours, 1864. Creator: W Palmer
"Chapel Of The High Altar In The Cathedral Of Toledo, " by S. Read, in the Exhibition of the Society of Painters in Water Colours, 1864. Engraving of a painting

Background imageOrnate Collection: The International Volunteer Challenge Trophy to be shot for at the Wimbledon Meeting, 1865

The International Volunteer Challenge Trophy to be shot for at the Wimbledon Meeting, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The International Volunteer Challenge Trophy to be shot for at the Wimbledon Meeting, 1865. Designed by Auguste Willms and made by Elkington and Co

Background imageOrnate Collection: Ascot Races: the Ascot Gold Cup, the Queen's Gold Vase, the Royal Hunt Cup, 1864. Creator: Unknown

Ascot Races: the Ascot Gold Cup, the Queen's Gold Vase, the Royal Hunt Cup, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Ascot Races: the Ascot Gold Cup, the Queen's Gold Vase, the Royal Hunt Cup, 1864. Trophies in horse racing. From "Illustrated London News", 1864

Background imageOrnate Collection: Prize given by the editors of the 'Spectator' to be shot for at the Wimbledon Rifle Meeting, 1865

Prize given by the editors of the "Spectator" to be shot for at the Wimbledon Rifle Meeting, 1865. Our Engraving represents the design of the shield

Background imageOrnate Collection: The Duchess of Sutherland's assembly at Stafford House in honour of Garibaldi, 1864

The Duchess of Sutherland's assembly at Stafford House in honour of Garibaldi, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Duchess of Sutherland's assembly at Stafford House in honour of Garibaldi, 1864. Scene depicting an episode during...the General's sojourn in this metropolis [ie London

Background imageOrnate Collection: Testimonial presented by the Liberal electors of Halifax to Mr. James Stansfeld, M.P. 1864

Testimonial presented by the Liberal electors of Halifax to Mr. James Stansfeld, M.P. 1864. Creator: Unknown
Testimonial presented by the Liberal electors of Halifax to Mr. James Stansfeld, M.P. 1864. Mr. James Stansfeld...lately resigned his office as one of the Lords of the Admiralty in consequence of

Background imageOrnate Collection: National token from South Wales to the Princess of Wales, 1864. Creator: Unknown

National token from South Wales to the Princess of Wales, 1864. Creator: Unknown
National token from South Wales to the Princess of Wales, 1864....the badge and its casket...[were] manufactured by Messrs

Background imageOrnate Collection: The Alexandra Vase, presented to the Princess of Wales by the Danish residents...Great Britain

The Alexandra Vase, presented to the Princess of Wales by the Danish residents...Great Britain, 1864 Creator: Unknown
The Alexandra Vase, presented to the Princess of Wales by the Danish residents in Great Britain, 1864. Wedding gift...designed and executed in oxydised silver by Mr

Background imageOrnate Collection: Testimonial to George Smith, Esq. L.L.D. late Chairman of the Cornwall Railway Company, 1864

Testimonial to George Smith, Esq. L.L.D. late Chairman of the Cornwall Railway Company, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Testimonial to George Smith, Esq. L.L.D. late Chairman of the Cornwall Railway Company, 1864. The directors of the Cornwall Railway Company...presented...an elegant drawing-room clock

Background imageOrnate Collection: Testimonial to Mr. R. Birkin, ex-Mayor of Nottingham, 1864. Creator: Unknown

Testimonial to Mr. R. Birkin, ex-Mayor of Nottingham, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Testimonial to Mr. R. Birkin, ex-Mayor of Nottingham, 1864. The gift...consists of a six-branch candelabrum, or epergne, which was manufactured by Messrs

Background imageOrnate Collection: Sideboard, 1868 / 80. Creator: Daniel Pabst

Sideboard, 1868 / 80. Creator: Daniel Pabst
Sideboard, 1868/80. Large walnut sideboard with two shelves, animal designs on doors, gryphons at top

Background imageOrnate Collection: The Kings Bed Chamber, Windsor Castle, 1844. Creator: Stephen Sly

The Kings Bed Chamber, Windsor Castle, 1844. Creator: Stephen Sly
The Kings Bed Chamber, Windsor Castle, 1844. One of the rooms in the Kings State Apartment created for Charles II in the late 1670s

Background imageOrnate Collection: German Renaissance stained glass painting, (1898). Creator: Unknown

German Renaissance stained glass painting, (1898). Creator: Unknown
German Renaissance stained glass painting, (1898). Figs 1-3: Glass-paintings from the dome of the rich Chapel in the Royal residence at Munich

Background imageOrnate Collection: Lace weaving and embroidery, France, 17th and 18th century, (1898). Creator: Unknown

Lace weaving and embroidery, France, 17th and 18th century, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Lace weaving and embroidery, France, 17th and 18th century, (1898). Fig 1: Lace in the style of Louis XIV [c1643-1715], in the possession of C. Baur, manufacturer of furniture at Biberach [Germany]

Background imageOrnate Collection: French Renaissance ornament on wood and metals, (1898). Creator: Unknown

French Renaissance ornament on wood and metals, (1898). Creator: Unknown
French Renaissance ornament on wood and metals, (1898). Fig 1: Boule work from a clock in the Museum vaterlandischer Altertumer at Stuttgart, (French)

Background imageOrnate Collection: French Renaissance weaving, embroidery and book covers, (1898). Creator: Unknown

French Renaissance weaving, embroidery and book covers, (1898). Creator: Unknown
French Renaissance weaving, embroidery and book covers, (1898). Fig 1: Silk weaving, late 17th century. Fig 2: Silk-weaving, mid 16th century

Background imageOrnate Collection: French Renaissance ornaments in stone and wood, (1898). Creator: Unknown

French Renaissance ornaments in stone and wood, (1898). Creator: Unknown
French Renaissance ornaments in stone and wood, (1898). Fig 1: Pilaster-capital from a chimney in the Hotel Lasbordes at Toulouse (Francois I), [16th century]

Background imageOrnate Collection: German Renaissance ceiling and wall painting, (1898). Creator: Unknown

German Renaissance ceiling and wall painting, (1898). Creator: Unknown
German Renaissance ceiling and wall painting, (1898). Fig 1: Spandril on wall compartments. Fig 2: Panel in a window flanning. Figs 3 and 4: Decorations of columns

Background imageOrnate Collection: German Renaissance ornament in stone and wood, (1898). Creator: Unknown

German Renaissance ornament in stone and wood, (1898). Creator: Unknown
German Renaissance ornament in stone and wood, (1898). Fig 1: Herma from the tombs of Wurttembergian princes in the choir of the " Stiftskirche" at Stuttgart

Background imageOrnate Collection: In the Pitti Palace - Raphaels Madonna of the Chair, Florence, Italy, c1909. Creator: Unknown

In the Pitti Palace - Raphaels Madonna of the Chair, Florence, Italy, c1909. Creator: Unknown
In the Pitti Palace - Raphaels Madonna of the Chair, Florence, Italy, c1909. The Madonna della seggiola by Italian renaissance artist Raphael, dating c1513-1514 in the Palazzo Pitti, Florence

Background imageOrnate Collection: Italian Renaissance sgraffitos, wood-mosaic, marble-mosaic and bas-reliefs, (1898)

Italian Renaissance sgraffitos, wood-mosaic, marble-mosaic and bas-reliefs, (1898). Fig 1: Sgraffito on a house at Rome, Via Giulia Nr. 82. Fig 2: Sgraffito on a house at Rome, Via dei Coronari Nr

Background imageOrnate Collection: Ceiling in the Grande Singerie, Chateau de Chantilly, France, (1928). Creator: Unknown

Ceiling in the Grande Singerie, Chateau de Chantilly, France, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Ceiling in the Grande Singerie, Chateau de Chantilly, France, (1928). About 1735...Ceiling-painting in the " Salons des Singes" in Chantilly Castle...Ascribed...to Christophe Huet (d)

Background imageOrnate Collection: The Library, Admont Abbey, Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown

The Library, Admont Abbey, Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
The Library, Admont Abbey, Austria, c1935. The Baroque library at Admont Abbey is the largest monastic library in the world

Background imageOrnate Collection: Venetian State Arm-Chair, Late 17th Century, 1938. Creator: Unknown

Venetian State Arm-Chair, Late 17th Century, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Venetian State Arm-Chair, Late 17th Century, 1938. From " The Kings Art Treasures - A Series of 40", The Imperial Tobacco Co Ltd. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, London, 1938]

Background imageOrnate Collection: A Byzantine Emperor of the Eighth and Ninth Centuries, A. D. 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris

A Byzantine Emperor of the Eighth and Ninth Centuries, A. D. 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
A Byzantine Emperor of the Eighth and Ninth Centuries, A.D. 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M

Background imageOrnate Collection: An armed warrior mounted on a Turkoman horse in traditional dress, pub. 1912. Creator

An armed warrior mounted on a Turkoman horse in traditional dress, pub. 1912. Creator
An armed warrior mounted on a Turkoman horse in traditional dress, from Vol.1. of Oriental Arms & Armour: Aristocracy, Collection of Henri Moser von Charlottenfels, pub. 1912 (folio). Vol.1

Background imageOrnate Collection: Sikh Chieftans going Hunting, 1858. Creator: A. Soltykoff (1806?1859)

Sikh Chieftans going Hunting, 1858. Creator: A. Soltykoff (1806?1859)
Sikh Chieftans going Hunting, from Voyages in India, pub. by Smith, Elder & Co. 1858 (litho). Prince Aleksei Dmitrievich Saltykov/ A

Background imageOrnate Collection: Casket presented to Prince Arthur with the Freedom of the City of London, 1871. Creator: Unknown

Casket presented to Prince Arthur with the Freedom of the City of London, 1871. Creator: Unknown
Casket presented to Prince Arthur with the Freedom of the City of London, 1871. 'Our Illustration shows the gold casket in which the certificate of civic franchise was presented to him [by

Background imageOrnate Collection: Testimonial to the Bishop of Tasmania from the students of the Normal College, Cheltenham, 1864

Testimonial to the Bishop of Tasmania from the students of the Normal College, Cheltenham, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Testimonial to the Bishop of Tasmania from the students of the Normal College, Cheltenham, 1864....a piece of plate which was presented to Dr

Background imageOrnate Collection: The International Exhibition: plateau and candelabra by Messrs. Christofle, of Paris, 1862

The International Exhibition: plateau and candelabra by Messrs. Christofle, of Paris, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: plateau and candelabra by Messrs. Christofle, of Paris, 1862....no less than ten artists seem to have been engaged on this work



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