Gold gilt portrait art encompasses historic paintings and prints defined by rich metallic frames and likenesses rendered in oils, pastels, and watercolours.
Among the human nobility, a watchful dog and a grey shire horse make steadfast appearances.
![17th Century Portrait Circle of Michael Dahl,of Sir William Cowper [1639-1706]](https://www.sellingantiques.co.uk/photosnew/dealer_countryhousefineart/dealer_countryhousefineart_full_1525617097668-7609063232.jpg)
