17th Century Giltwood Virgin and Child Figure

A carved giltwood figure of the Virgin and child, central…
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A carved giltwood figure of the Virgin and child, central European, 17th century, the Virgin depicted in flowing robes presenting the Christ child, mounted on velvet lined stand, probably acquired through David Jones gallery, Sydney, 24 cm high (9in high)

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  • Giltwood - Giltwood is used to describe a gold finish on furniture and other decorative wooden items, whereby a thin sheet of gold metal, called gold leaf, is applied to the surface for decorative purposes.

    Unlike gilding, where the gold leaf is applied over a coating of gesso, with giltwood the gold leaf is applied direct to the surface, or over a coat of linseed oil gold leaf adhesive.

    Most gold-finished mirrors will be gilded, whereas furniture with gold highlights will have the gold applied through the giltwood method.

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