Sentences with phrase «gilded mantelpiece»
In one particularly staggering section, «Visions and Myths of a Nation,» a gallery devoted to the 19th century features an elaborate gilded mantelpiece by the Herter Brothers, the robber barons» interior decorators of choice, on the same wall as an 1801 silver peace medal by John Matthias Reich bearing the word «friendship.»
http://www.artnews.com/ Not exact matches
Decorative angel wings in grey gilt metal have a lovely distressed feel and add a quirky look to the mantelpiece, where they flank a large white mirror.