Gilded Interiors: Parisian Luxury and the Antique Renaissance Sir Richard Wallace: The Collector

Sir Richard Wallace: The Collector

Inspired by the Silver Ostrich Statuette on display in our latest exhibition

Wonders of the Natural World by Magnus Gjoen for the Wallace Collection

Inspired by a Sèvres Porcelain Saucer dated 1774 housed in the Wallace Collection's Study

Contemporary artist Magnus Gjoen presents a series of works inspired by the museums world-renowned collection of 18th Century French Sèvres Porcelain

Gilded Interiors: Parisian Luxury and the Antique Renaissance Sir Richard Wallace: The CollectorThe Wallace Collection has an internationally renowned collection of French Eighteenth Century art but perhaps lesser known today is their stunning collection of gilt bronze objects. These bronzes d'ameublement from Clocks and mounted Sevres Porcelain to Wall Lights and Candelabra epitomised the levels of luxury achieved in Parisian interiors. Highly expensive and expertly wrought, they illustrate the heights of skilled craftsmanship achieved by