Gold Leaf Gilding at St Isaac’s Cathedral, St Petersburg

A glimpse inside St Isaac’s Cathedral in St Petersburg, where magnificent gilded details form part of one of the city’s most impressive historic interiors.

The cathedral’s richly decorated surfaces and extensive use of gold demonstrate how gold leaf gilding has been used for centuries to bring light, depth and grandeur to important architectural spaces.

From ornate decorative features to intricate architectural details, gilding continues to play an important role in restoration, conservation and decorative arts around the world.

At Wrights of Lymm, we have been supplying genuine gold leaf and professional gilding materials since 1840, supporting craftspeople, gilders and restorers in continuing this remarkable tradition.

Excellence since 1840.