Ancien Collection

Congress of Vienna (1814-1815). Engraving
Congress of Vienna. Conference of ambassadors of European states chaired by Austrian statesman Metternich (1814-1815). Colored Engraving

Bible : Bathsheba at Bath : Bathsheba is seen by King David from the terrace of his palace while she bathes, engraving
1732859 Bible : Bathsheba at Bath : Bathsheba is seen by King David from the terrace of his palace while she bathes, engraving

Icarus
" Vintage engraving from 1879 of ancinet greek art showing Icarus. In Greek mythology, Icarus is the son of the master craftsman Daedalus

Ulysses giving wine to Polyphemus
Ulysses giving wine to the Cyclops, Polyphemus. From " Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

The Tower of Babel (engraving)
1729680 The Tower of Babel (engraving) by French School, (18th century); (add.info.: La Genese (11:1-9) : construction de la Tour de Babel, gravure du 18e siecle Bible, Old Testament

Ancien hotel des comtes de Saint-Paul, rue du Roi-de-Sicile, en 1650; d apres I Sylvestre (engraving)
963497 Ancien hotel des comtes de Saint-Paul, rue du Roi-de-Sicile, en 1650; d apres I Sylvestre (engraving) by French School

Galeries de bois, ancien camp des Tartares, au Palais-Royal, 1825 (engraving)
963333 Galeries de bois, ancien camp des Tartares, au Palais-Royal, 1825 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Galeries de bois, ancien camp des Tartares)

Hotel de Lesdiguieres, ancien hotel Zamet, rue de la Cerisaie, demoli en 1877 (engraving)
963228 Hotel de Lesdiguieres, ancien hotel Zamet, rue de la Cerisaie, demoli en 1877 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hotel de Lesdiguieres)

The Public Letter-Writer; after Boissieu (engraving)
725433 The Public Letter-Writer; after Boissieu (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Public Letter-Writer; after Boissieu)

Shop of a Barber and Wig-Maker; after Cochin (engraving)
725427 Shop of a Barber and Wig-Maker; after Cochin (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shop of a Barber and Wig-Maker; after Cochin)

The Singing Lesson, after Chodowieski (communicated by M. Eug. Sauzay) (engraving)
725421 The Singing Lesson, after Chodowieski (communicated by M. Eug. Sauzay) (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Singing Lesson)

The Dancing Lesson, after Cazot (engraving)
725420 The Dancing Lesson, after Cazot (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dancing Lesson, after Cazot)

A Fencing-School (Illustrated Poster), communicated by M. Bonnardot (engraving)
725419 A Fencing-School (Illustrated Poster), communicated by M. Bonnardot (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Fencing-School (Illustrated Poster)

The Galeries du Palais, Paris, after Gravelot (engraving)
725415 The Galeries du Palais, Paris, after Gravelot (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Galeries du Palais, Paris, after Gravelot)

Portrait of Rollin, after Balechou (engraving)
725413 Portrait of Rollin, after Balechou (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Rollin, after Balechou)

Pictorial Signboard of an Instrument Maker, after Eisen (engraving)
725411 Pictorial Signboard of an Instrument Maker, after Eisen (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pictorial Signboard of an Instrument Maker, after Eisen)

Portrait of Turgot, after Michel Vanloo (engraving)
725408 Portrait of Turgot, after Michel Vanloo (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Turgot, after Michel Vanloo)

The Contractor, after a Caricature by Dumesnil the Younger (engraving)
725399 The Contractor, after a Caricature by Dumesnil the Younger (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Contractor)

A Dressmakers Shop (communicated by M. Bonnardot) (engraving)
725397 A Dressmakers Shop (communicated by M. Bonnardot) (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dressmakers Shop (communicated by M. Bonnardot)

A Strolling Vinegar-Merchant (engraving)
725389 A Strolling Vinegar-Merchant (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Strolling Vinegar-Merchant)

"Fresh Salad!"(engraving)
725375 " Fresh Salad!" (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Fresh Salad)

"Cottrets!"(engraving)
725373 " Cottrets!" (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Cottrets)

Bill-Sticker (engraving)
725372 Bill-Sticker (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bill-Sticker. Illustration for The XVIIIth Century by Paul Lacroix (Bickers and Son)

A Wood-Cutter (engraving)
725358 A Wood-Cutter (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Wood-Cutter. Illustration for The XVIIIth Century by Paul Lacroix (Bickers and Son)

"Carpe vive!"(engraving)
725355 " Carpe vive!" (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Carpe vive)

"Stoneware for Sale"(engraving)
725351 " Stoneware for Sale" (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Stoneware for Sale")

Fruit-Seller (engraving)
725348 Fruit-Seller (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fruit-Seller. Illustration for The XVIIIth Century by Paul Lacroix (Bickers and Son)

The Hotel de Villars (chromolitho)
725341 The Hotel de Villars (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hotel de Villars)

The "Jeu du Roi"(chromolitho)
725340 The " Jeu du Roi" (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Jeu du Roi")

Tournan, Ancien chateau (Mairie actuelle) (colour photo)
2803587 Tournan, Ancien chateau (Mairie actuelle) (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tournan, Ancien chateau (Mairie actuelle)

Bures, Ancien manoir de Tourpes (colour photo)
2803516 Bures, Ancien manoir de Tourpes (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bures, Ancien manoir de Tourpes)

WW1 poster, Le Secours de Guerre (relief agency for war victims), showing a gendarme, soldiers and civilians near the Ancien Seminaire St Sulpice, the premises of the agency in Paris. Date: 1916

Woman in tunic dress of gold-eye embroidered chiffon and leopard-skin cape. Tunique de mousseline oieil or brodee, manchon de leopard

Woman in velvet cape, damask dress and pink slippers
Woman in white velvet cape embroidered with pearls, white damask dress and pink slippers in front of Chinese lacquer screen

Woman in walking dress - chequerboard surah - hand-painted
Woman in walking dress in chequerboard surah and hand-painted taffeta with a black velvet border, straw hat with swan plume

Face anterieure d un ancien astrolabe arabe (engraving)
6022310 Face anterieure d un ancien astrolabe arabe (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Face anterieure d un ancien astrolabe arabe)

King of Scotland, roi des Ecossais, with lion rampant standard and crest on helm. Chromolithograph from Loredan Larcheys Ancien Armorial Equestre de la Toison d Or et de l Europe au 15e siecle

King of Sweden, roi de Suede. Chromolithograph from Loredan Larcheys Ancien Armorial Equestre de la Toison d Or et de l Europe au 15e siecle

King of Poland, roi de Pologne. Chromolithograph from Loredan Larcheys Ancien Armorial Equestre de la Toison d Or et de l Europe au 15e siecle

King of Navarre, roi de Navarre. Chromolithograph from Loredan Larcheys Ancien Armorial Equestre de la Toison d Or et de l Europe au 15e siecle

King of Aragon, roi d Aragon. Chromolithograph from Loredan Larcheys Ancien Armorial Equestre de la Toison d Or et de l Europe au 15e siecle

King of Portugal, roi de Portugal. Chromolithograph from Loredan Larcheys Ancien Armorial Equestre de la Toison d Or et de l Europe au 15e siecle

King of Sicily, roi de Sicile. Chromolithograph from Loredan Larcheys Ancien Armorial Equestre de la Toison d Or et de l Europe au 15e siecle

King of Hungary, roi d Hongrie. Chromolithograph from Loredan Larcheys Ancien Armorial Equestre de la Toison d Or et de l Europe au 15e siecle

King of Norway, roi de Norvege. Chromolithograph from Loredan Larcheys Ancien Armorial Equestre de la Toison d Or et de l Europe au 15e siecle

King of Castille, roi de Castille. Chromolithograph from Loredan Larcheys Ancien Armorial Equestre de la Toison d Or et de l Europe au 15e siecle

King of England, le roi d angleterre. Chromolithograph from Loredan Larcheys Ancien Armorial Equestre de la Toison d Or et de l Europe au 15e siecle

Count of Artois, Comte d Artois. Chromolithograph from Loredan Larcheys Ancien Armorial Equestre de la Toison d Or et de l Europe au 15e siecle

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"Unveiling the Tapestry of Time: A Glimpse into the Ancien World" Step back in time and immerse yourself in a captivating journey through history. From the Congress of Vienna (1814-1815) to Rambouillet, where Catherine de Vivonne, marquise de (1588-1665), held court, each engraving tells a unique tale. Marvel at Icarus' daring flight towards the sun, his ambition immortalized on paper. Pieter Brueghel the Younger's "The Collectors Office" transports us to 1615, offering a glimpse into an era of art and intrigue. Yet not all stories are adorned with beauty; witness the haunting depiction of "Negro Traffic, " revealing the harsh reality faced by slaves compelled to work against their will. The sale of human lives is laid bare before our eyes, forcing us to confront this dark chapter in history. Amidst these somber scenes emerge moments of leisure and camaraderie. Join a shooting party as they gather for lunch amidst nature's splendor - an idyllic respite from life's complexities. Salvator Rosa's poignant painting "Abel killed by Cain" reminds us that even within ancient tales lies tragedy and betrayal. Meanwhile, towering above it all stands "The Tower of Babel, " its grandeur echoing humanity's eternal quest for power and unity. As we traverse further through time, glimpses into Parisian life come alive. Explore Rue du Roi-de-Sicile in 1650 at Ancien hotel des comtes de Saint-Paul or wander through Galeries de bois at Palais-Royal in 1825 - remnants of forgotten eras etched onto engravings. Finally, we mourn the loss of Hotel de Lesdiguieres on rue de la Cerisaie demolished in 1877 but preserved forever within an engraving.