Gold History & Art

The Gold of Pharaohs

The gold funerary mask of the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Psusennes I (1047-1001 BCE) is a masterpiece of the XXI dynasty. Discovered in 1940 in the Tanis necropolis, it remains one of the most significant testaments to gold's eternal value.

Modern Mastery: Pablo Picasso

Gold has always inspired the greatest masters. An exceptional example is the series of 24 gold plates created by Pablo Picasso, one of which was auctioned at Sotheby's New York, demonstrating how precious metals transcend time and medium.

The Golden Phase: Gustav Klimt

The Kiss (Der Kuss), realized between 1907-08, represents the pinnacle of Klimt's "Golden Period". The use of gold leaf on oil canvas created a divine, eternal atmosphere that continues to fascinate the world at the Belvedere Gallery in Vienna.

The Ultimate Currency

Precious metals have always been synonymous with money. The Sumerians were the first to fix the value of objects in gold and silver using the mina (436 grams). In 550 BCE, King Croesus minted the first pure gold coins, replacing barter and making gold the central pillar of the global economy.