| The Khalili Collection of Enamels of the World | |
|---|---|
 Enamelled silver carriage that belonged to Bhavsinhji II, Maharaja of Bhavnagar | |
| Curators | Nasser D. Khalili (founder) Dror Elkvity (Curator and Chief Co-ordinator) Haydn Williams (special advisor)[1] |
| Size (no. of items) | 1,300[1] |
| Website | www |
The Khalili Collection of Enamels of the World is a private collection of enamel artworks from the period 1700 to 2000, assembled by the British scholar, collector and philanthropist Nasser D. Khalili. It is one of the eight Khalili Collections, each of which is considered among the most important in its field.
The most extensive private collection of its kind, it consists of over 1,300 pieces and showcases the evolution of enamelling over a 300-year period.[1] By including objects from Western Europe, Russia, Islamic countries, China, Japan, and America, it shows how these centres of enamel production influenced each other's styles.[2] The best-known European enamellists are represented, including Peter Carl Fabergé, Cartier, and René Lalique, along with the Meiji-era Japanese artists who perfected the firing process. The collection illustrates the role of patronage in enamelling as many of its objects were created for royal or imperial households. These include the enamelled chariot belonging to Bhavsinhji II, Maharaja of Bhavnagar and a painted enamel throne table with the seal mark of the 18th century Chinese Qianlong emperor. Other objects include presentation chargers, jewellery, miniatures and ornamental pieces.[1] The collection was the basis for a 2010 exhibition at the Hermitage Museum.[2]
- ^ a b c d "Enamels Of The World". Khalili Collections. Retrieved 30 September 2019.
- ^ a b Gomelsky, Victoria (9 December 2009). "Enamel's Molten Beauty". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 4 September 2020.