Background Colour Collection

Red gerbera daisy with black background

Portrait of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) in Armour, a Seascape and Battle Beyond
1765053 Portrait of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) in Armour, a Seascape and Battle Beyond, late 1650s (oil on canvas) by English School

Advertising poster for the aperitif Diablerets (colour lithograph)
1770036 Advertising poster for the aperitif Diablerets (colour lithograph) by D Ylen, Jean (1866-1938); 128x90 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertising poster for the aperitif Diablerets)

An antique rose-cut diamond necklace, c.1820 (diamond)
1766491 An antique rose-cut diamond necklace, c.1820 (diamond); Private Collection; (add.info.: An antique rose-cut diamond necklace, circa 1820.); Photo © Christie's Images.

A selection of Victorian diamond, gold and enamel jewellery (diamond, gold, enamel)
1766481 A selection of Victorian diamond, gold and enamel jewellery (diamond, gold, enamel); Private Collection; (add.info.: A selection of Victorian diamond)

A selection of Renaissance jewellery including a gold chain, an oval amethyst cameo and two reliquary pendants, c
1766467 A selection of Renaissance jewellery including a gold chain, an oval amethyst cameo and two reliquary pendants, c

Fighting Goats, c.1920 (cut paper laid down on tissue)
1767558 Fighting Goats, c.1920 (cut paper laid down on tissue) by Diederich, Wilhelm Hunt (1884-1953); 36.8x27.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images.

A selection of porcelain cutlery handles, c.1750-60 (porcelain)
1766876 A selection of porcelain cutlery handles, c.1750-60 (porcelain); Private Collection; (add.info.: A selection of porcelain cutlery handles)

A selection of jewelled gold, enamel and pearl Renaissance jewellery (gold, enamel, pearl)
1766468 A selection of jewelled gold, enamel and pearl Renaissance jewellery (gold, enamel, pearl); Private Collection; (add.info.: A selection of jewelled gold)

A selection of late 17th and 19th century jewellery
1766485 A selection of late 17th and 19th century jewellery; Private Collection; (add.info.: A selection of late 17th and 19th century jewellery.); Photo © Christie's Images.

A silk ikat robe in blue and yellow (silk)
1767218 A silk ikat robe in blue and yellow (silk); Private Collection; (add.info.: A silk ikat robe in blue and yellow. Bokhara, late 19th century.); Photo © Christie's Images.

A pair of jewelled lorgnettes; A French jewelled and plique-a-jour enamel dragonfly brooch; Art Nouveau plique-a-jour
1766488 A pair of jewelled lorgnettes; A French jewelled and plique-a-jour enamel dragonfly brooch; Art Nouveau plique-a-jour enamel brooch; a French Art Nouveau brooch pendant

A selection of pendants and brooches, a fine gold necklace and a Swiss gold and enamel bracelet watch (gold, enamel)
1766487 A selection of pendants and brooches, a fine gold necklace and a Swiss gold and enamel bracelet watch (gold, enamel); Private Collection; (add.info.: A selection of pendants and brooches)

A selection of Renaissance style, Napoleonic, late Georgian and Victorian rings
1766480 A selection of Renaissance style, Napoleonic, late Georgian and Victorian rings; Private Collection; (add.info.: A selection of Renaissance style, Napoleonic)

A selection of cameo and intaglio rings
1766471 A selection of cameo and intaglio rings; Private Collection; (add.info.: A selection of cameo and intaglio rings.); Photo © Christie's Images.

A large translucent green glass pillar-moulded bowl, 1st century AD (glass)
1764792 A large translucent green glass pillar-moulded bowl, 1st century AD (glass); 19.5 diameter cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A large translucent green glass pillar-moulded bowl)

A Near Eastern gentleman's linen nightcap embroidered in red and green, with silver gilt thread and sequins
1767224 A Near Eastern gentleman's linen nightcap embroidered in red and green, with silver gilt thread and sequins, trimmed with gold lace

A selection of 16th, 17th and 18th century rings
1766469 A selection of 16th, 17th and 18th century rings; Private Collection; (add.info.: A selection of 16th, 17th and 18th century rings.); Photo © Christie's Images.

A Gothic sporting crossbow covered with birch bark overlaid with paper, late 15th century (wood, birch bark)
1764821 A Gothic sporting crossbow covered with birch bark overlaid with paper, late 15th century (wood, birch bark); Private Collection; (add.info)

A selection of Eastern edged weapons including Javanese and Indonesian kris, Indian katars, kards and patas
1764820 A selection of Eastern edged weapons including Javanese and Indonesian kris, Indian katars, kards and patas; Private Collection; (add.info)

Playing Hounds: A Fire Screen, c.1925 (wrought iron and steel mesh)
1767585 Playing Hounds: A Fire Screen, c.1925 (wrought iron and steel mesh) by Diederich, Wilhelm Hunt (1884-1953); 77.5x146.1x17.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images.

A Victorian diamond fringe necklace, c.1870 (diamond)
1766492 A Victorian diamond fringe necklace, c.1870 (diamond); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Victorian diamond fringe necklace, circa 1870.); Photo © Christie's Images.

Poppy, c.1910 (leaded glass, bronze)
1764759 Poppy, c.1910 (leaded glass, bronze) by Tiffany Studios (1902-32); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poppy. Overhead view of a leaded glass and bronze table lamp. Tiffany Studios, circa 1910)

A finely lacquered group of seven netsuke
1766580 A finely lacquered group of seven netsuke; Private Collection; (add.info.: A finely lacquered group of seven netsuke. 19th Century.); Photo © Christie's Images.

Mountain Goat: A Fire Screen, c.1924 (wrought iron and steel mesh)
1768839 Mountain Goat: A Fire Screen, c.1924 (wrought iron and steel mesh) by Diederich, Wilhelm Hunt (1884-1953); 100.3x144.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images.

A collection of Victorian diamond brooches including a diamond and enamel swallow in flight, a diamond-emerald frog
1766483 A collection of Victorian diamond brooches including a diamond and enamel swallow in flight, a diamond-emerald frog, a diamond-ruby stag's head, a pave-set fox mask

A group of French and Austrian Art Nouveau brooches, pendants and necklaces with a stick-pin and a fob-watch
1766478 A group of French and Austrian Art Nouveau brooches, pendants and necklaces with a stick-pin and a fob-watch; Private Collection; (add.info)

Vase, Red Tulips; Vase, tulipes rouges, 1922 (oil on canvas)
1768111 Vase, Red Tulips; Vase, tulipes rouges, 1922 (oil on canvas) by Valtat, Louis (1869-1952); 54.9x38.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Vase, Red Tulips; Vase, tulipes rouges)

Vase of Flowers (oil on canvas)
1768105 Vase of Flowers (oil on canvas) by Valtat, Louis (1869-1952); 73.5x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Vase of Flowers; Vase de fleurs. Louis Valtat (1869-1952). Oil on canvas

Descending Night, 1914 (bronze with brown patina)
1767562 Descending Night, 1914 (bronze with brown patina) by Weinman, Adolf Alexander (1870-1952); 143.5 (height) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Descending Night)

A Bwa bushcow mask
1765080 A Bwa bushcow mask by African School; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bwa bushcow mask); Photo © Christie's Images

Anemones in Green Pitcher; Anemones au pichet vert, c. 1940 (oil on canvas)
1768322 Anemones in Green Pitcher; Anemones au pichet vert, c.1940 (oil on canvas) by Valtat, Louis (1869-1952); 24.1x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Rising Day (bronze with brown patina)
1767715 Rising Day (bronze with brown patina) by Weinman, Adolf Alexander (1870-1952); 67.3 (height) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Rising Day. Adolph Alexander Weinman (1870-1952)

White Roses (pastel on board)
1767510 White Roses (pastel on board) by Hills, Laura Coombs (1859-1952); 61x50.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: White Roses. Laura Coombs Hills (1859-1952). Pastel on board

Portrait of Dona Maria Mercedes de Alvear, 1921 (oil on canvas)
1772159 Portrait of Dona Maria Mercedes de Alvear, 1921 (oil on canvas) by Laszlo, Philip Alexius de (1869-1937); 122x91.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Katherine Cavenaugh, 1897 (oil on canvas)
1767506 Portrait of Katherine Cavenaugh, 1897 (oil on canvas) by Benson, Frank Weston (1862-1951); 76.2x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Katherine Cavenaugh)

The Couple in Blue; La pareja en azul, c. 1930 (oil on board)
1769662 The Couple in Blue; La pareja en azul, c.1930 (oil on board) by Ramos Martinez, Alfredo (1871-1946); 46x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Couple in Blue; La pareja en azul)

Amalgam (oil on canvas)
1767334 Amalgam (oil on canvas) by Kuhn, Walt (1880-1949); 86.4x102.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Amalgam. Walt Kuhn (1877-1949). Oil on canvas. 86.4 x 102.2cm.); Photo © Christies Images

Clown with Beret, 1942 (oil on canvas)
1767743 Clown with Beret, 1942 (oil on canvas) by Kuhn, Walt (1880-1949); 27.9x17.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Clown with Beret. Walt Kuhn (1877-1949). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1942

Plaster Statuette: Female Torso, Front View; Statuette de platre: Torse de femme, vue de face, 1887 (oil on canvas)
1767906 Plaster Statuette: Female Torso, Front View; Statuette de platre: Torse de femme, vue de face, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Gogh

A group of St. Louis concentric Millefiori weights (glass)
1765130 A group of St. Louis concentric Millefiori weights (glass) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A group of St)

A pop-up card a winged cherub playing a flute under a heart shaped arch of forget-me-nots
1765070 A pop-up card a winged cherub playing a flute under a heart shaped arch of forget-me-nots (chromolithograph on card) by English School

A pair of cloisonne enamel Magpie vases finely enamelled with twelve magpies in
1764964 A pair of cloisonne enamel Magpie vases finely enamelled with twelve magpies in flight and perched on a prunus tree, against a brocade patterned turquoise ground

A fine famille rose yellow-ground bowl, 1821-1850 (ceramic)
1764914 A fine famille rose yellow-ground bowl, 1821-1850 (ceramic) by Chinese School (19th century); 18.5 dia. cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A fine famille rose yellow-ground bowl)

An English pewter plate with turquoise enamels (pewter, enamel)
1764753 An English pewter plate with turquoise enamels (pewter, enamel) by Bigatti, Giovanni (19th century); 25.2. diam. cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

An English pewter inkstand (pewter)
1764751 An English pewter inkstand (pewter) by Bigatti, Giovanni (19th century); 14.3. diam. cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An English pewter inkstand designed by Archibald Knox (1864-1933)

Four spoons for Miss Cranstons Tearooms
1764747 Four spoons for Miss Cranstons Tearooms by Mackintosh, Charles Rennie (1868-1928); 15. long cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Four spoons for Miss Cranstons Tearooms)

A cylindrical box by Tiffany & Co, c. 1870-185 (silver)
1764670 A cylindrical box by Tiffany & Co, c.1870-185 (silver) by Tiffany & Company; 10.2 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A cylindrical box by Tiffany & Co. New York, circa 1870-1875)

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"Exploring the Vibrant World of Background Colors: From Red Gerbera Daisies to Black Canvases" A striking contrast between a red gerbera daisy and a black background creates an eye-catching display of color. Oliver Cromwell's portrait in armor against a seascape backdrop reveals the power and strength behind historical figures. Vase, Red Tulips; Vase, tulipes rouges, 1922 (oil on canvas) showcases the beauty of red flowers against a contrasting background. The delicate arrangement in Vase of Flowers (oil on canvas) highlights how background colors can enhance floral compositions. Descending Night, 1914 (bronze with brown patina) captures the essence of darkness through its carefully chosen background hue. The Bwa bushcow mask stands out against its vibrant background, showcasing the significance of color in traditional art forms. Anemones in Green Pitcher; Anemones au pichet vert, c. 1940 (oil on canvas) portrays nature's beauty accentuated by a green backdrop. Rising Day (bronze with brown patina) uses subtle variations in color to depict the transition from night to day. White Roses (pastel on board) demonstrates how a simple white flower can be elevated when placed against different colored backgrounds. Woman with Red Pants and Standing Female Nude; Liegende Frau mit roter Hose und stehender weiblicher Akt, 1912 (gouache, watercolor and pencil on paper) explores bold contrasts between figure and background colors. Man and Woman (Embrace); Mann und Frau (Umarmung), 1917 (gouache and black crayon on paper), illustrates how embracing figures can create visual interest even without elaborate backgrounds.