Skeleton Clock
Skeleton Clock English, signed by Thompson and Warren, Bath Brass and steel on a marble base, 1829–30 The pursue of accurate timekeeping has been one of the greatest driving forces…
The Witcombe Cabinet
The Witcombe Cabinet English Japanned and silvered wood, about 1697 203 x 120 x 60 cm Accepted by HM Government in Lieu of Inheritance Tax and allocated to the Holburne…
National Gallery Contemporary Fellowship
Artist Nalini Malani is to receive the first Contemporary Fellowship awarded by the National Gallery, and supported by Art Fund. The new National Gallery Contemporary Fellowship with Art Fund is…
Embroidered Trouser Panel
Trouser panel Iran Embroidery in silk and wool, 19th century Given by Miss E.G. Tanner in 1928 Ellen Georgiana Tanner (1874–1937) was among the first British women to travel solo…
Laurence Hyde by Willem Wissing
Laurence Hyde, Earl of Rochester Willem Wissing (about 1656–1687) Oil on canvas, about 1685 The artist William Wissing was born in Amsterdam and studied under Willem Doudyns (1630–1697) at The…
Stumpwork
The Restoration of Charles II English raised embroidery worked on a white satin ground, embroidered in silk with linen lace, metal threads, pearl beads and mica, about 1665 Bequest of…
Useful Animals
Cow creamer John Schuppe (active 1753-1777), London Silver, 1755/56 9.8 x 4.3 x 4cm. Animals have been a constant source of inspiration for artists and makers. The Holburne possesses several…
Virgin and Child
Virgin and Child Unknown Flemish artist after an engraving by Barthel Beham (1502–1540) Oil on panel Madonna and Child Attired in a luxurious red dress and set before a…
In Memory of Ann Hopkins-Clarke
On behalf of the Holburne’s staff and trustees, past and present, I am very sorry to mark the death of one of the museum’s most loyal supporters. Ann Hopkins-Clarke (1931-2020)…
Silhouettes
A Lady Taking Tea Charles Christian Rosenberg (1745–1844) Painted on glass, after 1745 14 x 16.6cm The cheapest form of portrait for sale in Georgian Bath was a small-scale outline…
Still Life
Still Life with Fruit and Shellfish Cornelis de Bryer (active 1634–1671) Oil on canvas Cornelius de Bryer was a Flemish artist whose life and career remain largely unknown. He trained…
Crowdfunding Thank You!
We have reached our Crowdfunding Appeal target – thank you! Thank you to everyone who has stepped in to help us at this time. It is very moving and quite…