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Une Esclave Dansante, 1922, (1923). Artist: Leon BakstUne Esclave Dansante, 1922, (1923). From International Studio, March 1923. [International Studio, Inc. New York, 1923]
The Silk Dress, 1875, (1904). Artists: James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Adam and Charles BlackThe Silk Dress, 1875, (1904). From Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1904]
Turtle-Dove - Tur tur commu nis, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James RankinTurtle-Dove - Tur tur commu nis, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R
Peacock Panel in Patchwork, c1920. Artist: Amy SawyerPeacock Panel in Patchwork, c1920. From The Studio Volume 80. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1920]
The Reindeer, c19th century
Three Tahitians, 1899 (1935). Artist: Paul GauguinThree Tahitians, 1899 (1935). After the painting by Paul Gauguin. From Modern Masterpieces Part 6. [George Newnes Ltd, London, 1935]
An Historic Occasion: King Edward removing his flying helmet, 1936An Historic Occasion: King Edward removing his flying helmet after landing on the deck of the aircraft carrier Courageous, 1936. From The Sphere - The Funeral of King George V
Romford disturbs the dignity of his Huntman, 1865. Artists: Bradbury, Evans and Co, John Leech, Hablot Knight BrowneRomford disturbs the dignity of his Huntman, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co. London, 1865]
A three-flounced ball-dress of pink silk, with overdress of white flowered gauze, 1850-60, c1913. From The Connoisseur 1913, edited by J. T. Herbert Baily. [Otto Limited, London, 1913]
Head of a Girl, 18th century, (1916). Artist: Francois BoucherHead of a Girl, 18th century. From The Connoisseur Vol XLIV by [Otto Limited, London, 1916.]
Young Douglas Steals The Keys of Loch Leven Castle, 1902. Artist: Patten WilsonYoung Douglas Steals The Keys of Loch Leven Castle, 1902. The young Douglas Steals helped Mary Queen Of Scots escape from Lochleven Castle. After a work by Patten Wilson (1869-1934)
Marie Antoinette (1755-1793), Queen of France, 1937. Artist: Alexander K MacDonaldMarie Antoinette (1755-1793), born an Archduchess of Austria, she was Dauphine of France from 1770 to 1774 and Queen of France and Navarre from 1774 to 1792 (1912)
Lady Emma Hamilton (c1765-1851), mistress of Horatio Nelson, 1937. Artist: Alexander K MacDonaldLady Emma Hamilton (c1765-1851), mistress of Horatio Nelson. From an original drawing by A. K. Macdonald. From the John Player & Sons cigarette card series Famous Beauties, 1937
Mrs Fitzherbert, longtime companion of the future King George IV of the United Kingdom, 1937Mrs Fitzherbert. The longtime companion of the future King George IV of the United Kingdom. Mrs Fitzherbert. Maria Anne Fitzherbert (1756-1837)
The Last Glimpse of Home, (1633-1701), c1910The Last Glimpse of Home, c1910. When James II and VII (1633-1701) was exiled to France a small body of English and Scottish gentlemen went into exile with him
Eda Peel, British actress, 1938. Cigarette card from Modern Beauties, 6th series, issued by the British-American Tobacco Company
Sue Donor, c1938. Cigarette card from Modern Beauties, 3rd series, issued by the British-American Tobacco Company
Irene Hervey, American film actress, c1938. Irene Hervey (1909-1998) appeared in numerous films in the 1930s and 1940s. From the 1950s onwards she switched increasingly to television acting
Escape of Benedict Arnold, 1780 (c1880). Arnold (1741-1801) fought for the American Continental Army from the outbreak of the War of Independence in 1775, becoming one of its most effective generals
In the Church, Greece, 1895. Artist: Theodore Jacques RalliIn the Church, Greece, 1895. A print from The Magazine of Art, Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1895
Advert for Wills Gold Flake cigarettes, 1930. A print from the Illustrated London News, 8th February 1930
La Surpris, c1847. Artist: Nicholas Edward GabeLa Surpris, c1847. From The Connoisseur Volume LII. [The Connoisseur Ltd. London, 1918]
Hans Makart, Austrian artist, c1880-1882. Artist: W UngerHans Makart, Austrian artist, c1880-1882. A print from Modern Artists, prepared under the direction of FG Dumas, JS Virtue and Co, London, c1880-1882
Orpheus, leading Eurydice out of Hell, looks back upon her and loses her forever, 1733. Artist: Bernard PicartOrpheus, leading Eurydice out of Hell, looks back upon her and loses her forever, 1733. A plate from Le temple des Muses, Amsterdam, 1733. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere
Japanese Netsuke Horse
Chinese Jade Lion, symbolises energy for Taoists
Ram, Zodiac Sign on inside of Egyptian Mummy-Case, 2nd century
Leopard, c2nd-3rd century. At Bardo Museum
Clay Chamois Figurine from Vaulted Tomb, Porti Messaras, Crete, c2500BC. Early Minoan, PrePalatial Period. Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, Crete
Detail of an Etruscan bronze of an Amazon archer, 6th century BCDetail of an Etruscan bronze of an Amazon archer on horseback, showing the Parthian shot. From Capua, 6th century BC
Hellenistic Greek relief of Orpheus and Eurydice, 4th century BCHellenistic Greek relief of Orpheus and Eurydice. Orpheus is turning to look back at Eurydice when returning from Hades, condemning her back to the underworld
Attic plate with an image of an archer in Scythian dress, 5th century BC. Artist: EpiktetosAttic plate with an red-figure image of an archer in Scythian dress, from the British Museums collection, 5th century BC