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Bijou Collection (#7)

"Bijou: A Journey Through Time and Beauty" Step into the enchanting world of Bijou, where history, fashion, and art intertwine to create a captivating story

Background imageBijou Collection: Portrait of Louise Marguerite de Lorraine, Princess of Conti Painting of the French

Portrait of Louise Marguerite de Lorraine, Princess of Conti Painting of the French
JLJ4571582 Portrait of Louise Marguerite de Lorraine, Princess of Conti Painting of the French School of the 17th century

Background imageBijou Collection: The Marriage of the Virgin Painting by Pietro Vannucci dit Il Perugino (The Perugin

The Marriage of the Virgin Painting by Pietro Vannucci dit Il Perugino (The Perugin
JLJ4600728 The Marriage of the Virgin Painting by Pietro Vannucci dit Il Perugino (The Perugin) (1450-1523) 1504 Sun. 2, 36x1, 86 m - Caen

Background imageBijou Collection: Portrait of Diane de Poitiers (1499 - 1566) Lady of Breze, Duchess of Valentinois

Portrait of Diane de Poitiers (1499 - 1566) Lady of Breze, Duchess of Valentinois
JLJ4631362 Portrait of Diane de Poitiers (1499 - 1566) Lady of Breze, Duchess of Valentinois. Painting by Francesco Primaticcio, known as The Primatice (1504 - 1570), 16th century

Background imageBijou Collection: Merovingian art: small crosses in gold. 6th century. Museum of National Archaeology of

Merovingian art: small crosses in gold. 6th century. Museum of National Archaeology of
JLJ4566588 Merovingian art: small crosses in gold. 6th century. Museum of National Archaeology of Saint Germain en Laye by Merovingian (6th century); Musee des Antiquites Nationales, St

Background imageBijou Collection: Portrait of Alphonsine Fournaise (1845-1937), formerly known as '

Portrait of Alphonsine Fournaise (1845-1937), formerly known as "
JLJ4582571 Portrait of Alphonsine Fournaise (1845-1937), formerly known as " A la Grenouillere" : Daughter of the owner of a restaurant on the island of Chiard (Yvelines)

Background imageBijou Collection: Portrait of Josephine de Beauharnais (1763-1814) imperatrice of the French in imperial

Portrait of Josephine de Beauharnais (1763-1814) imperatrice of the French in imperial
JLJ4648591 Portrait of Josephine de Beauharnais (1763-1814) imperatrice of the French in imperial costume, detail of the face. Painting by Francois Gerard (1770-1837) 19th century Sun

Background imageBijou Collection: Ring decorated with head of Gorgon (Gorgoneion), from Cuma, tomb furnishings

Ring decorated with head of Gorgon (Gorgoneion), from Cuma, tomb furnishings
LRI741091 Ring decorated with head of Gorgon (Gorgoneion), from Cuma, tomb furnishings, already Steven Collection by Greek School, (4th century BC); diam: 2.5 cm; Museo Archeologico Nazionale

Background imageBijou Collection: Bijou Theatre

Bijou Theatre
Exterior view of the Bijou Theatre, unknown location, where the Reg Jecks and Vera Vivian Variety Theatre Company were appearing at the time. circa 1920s

Background imageBijou Collection: La ciociara Portrait de paysanne de la region de la Ciociaria pres de Rome

La ciociara Portrait de paysanne de la region de la Ciociaria pres de Rome
QUA5036481 La ciociara Portrait de paysanne de la region de la Ciociaria pres de Rome (Young lady from Ciociaria near Rome) Peinture de Leonardo Bazzaro (1853-1937) Collection privee by Bazzaro

Background imageBijou Collection: Jewellery from the Tiffany Catalogue, 1890 (colour litho)

Jewellery from the Tiffany Catalogue, 1890 (colour litho)
BAL3138 Jewellery from the Tiffany Catalogue, 1890 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Tiffany & Co. New York, USA; American, out of copyright

Background imageBijou Collection: Carnation or Dianthus caryophyllus varieties

Carnation or Dianthus caryophyllus varieties
Emmeline and Princess Frederick picotees, and Bijou de Clement and Prince de Nassau carnations, Dianthus caryophyllus. Handfinished chromolithograph by Henry Noel Humphreys after an illustration by

Background imageBijou Collection: Scene from 'Babil and Bijou, 'at Covent Garden Theatre (engraving)

Scene from "Babil and Bijou, "at Covent Garden Theatre (engraving)
1588971 Scene from " Babil and Bijou, " at Covent Garden Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from " Babil and Bijou)

Background imageBijou Collection: Bracelets with triple spiral

Bracelets with triple spiral
LRI741101 Bracelets with triple spiral, by Greek School, (4th century BC); diam: 6.5 cm; Museo Archeologico Provinciale, Salerno

Background imageBijou Collection: Ring with the small cylinders hold a hinge around which a scarab in engraved onyx

Ring with the small cylinders hold a hinge around which a scarab in engraved onyx
LRI741092 Ring with the small cylinders hold a hinge around which a scarab in engraved onyx (= sardonyx) rotates and, on the flat face, a lion devours a deer, from Cuma

Background imageBijou Collection: Portrait of Pauline Bonaparte, Princess Borghese (1780 - 1825) sister of Napoleon I

Portrait of Pauline Bonaparte, Princess Borghese (1780 - 1825) sister of Napoleon I
JLJ4596325 Portrait of Pauline Bonaparte, Princess Borghese (1780 - 1825) sister of Napoleon I. Painting by Robert Lefevre (1755-1830), 19th century. Oil on canvas. Dim: 0.54 x 0.65m

Background imageBijou Collection: Portrait de l imperatrice Josephine de Beauharnais (1763-1814

Portrait de l imperatrice Josephine de Beauharnais (1763-1814
JLJ4648582 Portrait de l imperatrice Josephine de Beauharnais (1763-1814) en costume de sacre Peinture de Francois Gerard (1770-1837). Dim. 2, 1x1, 3 m

Background imageBijou Collection: Portrait of Saint-Megrin, French gentleman 16th century, after an illustration by Riffaut

Portrait of Saint-Megrin, French gentleman 16th century, after an illustration by Riffaut - Lithography from an
FLO4616604 Portrait of Saint-Megrin, French gentleman 16th century, after an illustration by Riffaut - Lithography from an illustration by Edmond Lechevallier-Chevignard (1825-1902)

Background imageBijou Collection: King Henry III of France (1551-1589), wearing the necklace of the Order of the Holy Spirit

King Henry III of France (1551-1589), wearing the necklace of the Order of the Holy Spirit - Lithography after an
FLO4616968 King Henry III of France (1551-1589), wearing the necklace of the Order of the Holy Spirit - Lithography after an illustration by Edmond Lechevallier-Chevignard (1825-1902)

Background imageBijou Collection: The young King Louis XIV of France (1638-1715), after a paeinture of the Musee de Blois (France)

The young King Louis XIV of France (1638-1715), after a paeinture of the Musee de Blois (France)
FLO4616650 The young King Louis XIV of France (1638-1715), after a paeinture of the Musee de Blois (France) -Lithography after an illustration by Edmond Lechevallier-Chevignard (1825-1902)

Background imageBijou Collection: Bhupinder Singh of Patiala, Maharaja (1891-1938), 1911 (photo)

Bhupinder Singh of Patiala, Maharaja (1891-1938), 1911 (photo)
GIA4729593 Bhupinder Singh of Patiala, Maharaja (1891-1938), 1911 (photo) by Vandyk, Carl (1851-1931); Private Collection; eGiancarlo Costa; German, out of copyright

Background imageBijou Collection: The lioness and the bear (La lionne et l ourse) - Fables by La Fontaine

The lioness and the bear (La lionne et l ourse) - Fables by La Fontaine
DUV4215111 The lioness and the bear (La lionne et l ourse) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBijou Collection: Woman at the Theatre - le rire du 12 mars 1898 (engraving)

Woman at the Theatre - le rire du 12 mars 1898 (engraving)
XEE4156934 Woman at the Theatre - le rire du 12 mars 1898 (engraving) by Metivet, Lucien (1863-1930); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBijou Collection: A Fiance Buying a Ring for his Bride (w / c on paper)

A Fiance Buying a Ring for his Bride (w / c on paper)
SRM96647 A Fiance Buying a Ring for his Bride (w/c on paper) by Ivanov, Aleksandr Andreevich (1806-58); 29.6x35 cm; State Russian Museum, St

Background imageBijou Collection: Portrait of Gabrielle d Estrees (1573-1599), favorite of King Henry IV Anonymous

Portrait of Gabrielle d Estrees (1573-1599), favorite of King Henry IV Anonymous
JLJ4571746 Portrait of Gabrielle d Estrees (1573-1599), favorite of King Henry IV Anonymous painting by Frans Pourbus Le Jeune (Francois (Franz) Porbus, 1569-1622) 16th century Sun

Background imageBijou Collection: French woman 17th century, from an engraving by Abraham Bosse (1602-1676)

French woman 17th century, from an engraving by Abraham Bosse (1602-1676) - Lithography from an illustration by Edmond
FLO4617027 French woman 17th century, from an engraving by Abraham Bosse (1602-1676) - Lithography from an illustration by Edmond Lechevallier-Chevignard (1825-1902)

Background imageBijou Collection: French woman under the reign of King Henry III (1551-1589) - Lithography based on an illustration

French woman under the reign of King Henry III (1551-1589) - Lithography based on an illustration by Edmond
FLO4616995 French woman under the reign of King Henry III (1551-1589) - Lithography based on an illustration by Edmond Lechevallier-Chevignard (1825-1902), from " Costumes historiques des 16th

Background imageBijou Collection: Gabrielle with jewelry: Gabrielle Renard, nurse of the artists son

Gabrielle with jewelry: Gabrielle Renard, nurse of the artists son
JLJ4582921 Gabrielle with jewelry: Gabrielle Renard, nurse of the artists son. Painting by Pierre Auguste Renoir (1841-1919), 1910

Background imageBijou Collection: Portrait of the Duchess of Morny, Princess Troubestkoy (or Troubeztkoy)

Portrait of the Duchess of Morny, Princess Troubestkoy (or Troubeztkoy)
JLJ4566351 Portrait of the Duchess of Morny, Princess Troubestkoy (or Troubeztkoy). Painting by Franz Xaver Winterhalter (1806-1873), 19th century. Dim 0, 94x0, 73 m

Background imageBijou Collection: testament explained by Easop (Testament explique par Esope) - Fables by La Fontaine

testament explained by Easop (Testament explique par Esope) - Fables by La Fontaine
DUV4214086 testament explained by Easop (Testament explique par Esope) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47)

Background imageBijou Collection: Portrait of Francis I (1494-1547), king of France (with the collar of the Order of Saint

Portrait of Francis I (1494-1547), king of France (with the collar of the Order of Saint
JLJ4689329 Portrait of Francis I (1494-1547), king of France (with the collar of the Order of Saint Michael) oil on wood, c

Background imageBijou Collection: Funerary furnishings: alabastron, pendant, small sculpture, cylindrical pyx (= pix)

Funerary furnishings: alabastron, pendant, small sculpture, cylindrical pyx (= pix)
LRI741080 Funerary furnishings: alabastron, pendant, small sculpture, cylindrical pyx (= pix), from Metaponto(MT) Torretta district by Greek School, (5th century BC); Museo Archeologico Provinciale

Background imageBijou Collection: Elements from a necklace

Elements from a necklace
LRI741090 Elements from a necklace, by Greek School, (4th century BC); height: 3.7 cm; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania

Background imageBijou Collection: Louve, assise dans un fauteuil. Vignettes illustrees par JJ Granville

Louve, assise dans un fauteuil. Vignettes illustrees par JJ Granville
DUV4212401 Louve, assise dans un fauteuil. Vignettes illustrees par JJ Granville. Gravure signee Breviere dans la partie intitulee " Voyage d un moineau de Paris" ecrit par George Sand in

Background imageBijou Collection: the young widow (La jeune veuve) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving)

the young widow (La jeune veuve) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving)
DUV4214572 the young widow (La jeune veuve) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBijou Collection: (The man and his face) L homme et son image - Fables by La Fontaine

(The man and his face) L homme et son image - Fables by La Fontaine
DUV4214209 (The man and his face) L homme et son image - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBijou Collection: The eagle and the snail (L aigle et l escargot) - Fables by La Fontaine

The eagle and the snail (L aigle et l escargot) - Fables by La Fontaine
DUV4214135 The eagle and the snail (L aigle et l escargot) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBijou Collection: The wishes (les souhaits) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving)

The wishes (les souhaits) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving)
DUV4214769 The wishes (les souhaits) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBijou Collection: View of the orphanage of Santa Maria della Scala in Siena. 15th century (fresco)

View of the orphanage of Santa Maria della Scala in Siena. 15th century (fresco)
LRI4634311 View of the orphanage of Santa Maria della Scala in Siena. 15th century (fresco) by Domenico di Bartolo, (c.1400-47); Ospedale di Santa Maria della Scala, Siena

Background imageBijou Collection: Portrait of a woman writing formerly identified as Madame de Sevigne (1626-1696

Portrait of a woman writing formerly identified as Madame de Sevigne (1626-1696
JLJ4563717 Portrait of a woman writing formerly identified as Madame de Sevigne (1626-1696) It would be Marie de Rabutin-Chantal (Rabutin Chantal)

Background imageBijou Collection: Portrait of Francoise d Aubigne, Marquise (Madame) de Maintenon (1635-1719)

Portrait of Francoise d Aubigne, Marquise (Madame) de Maintenon (1635-1719)
JLJ4645620 Portrait of Francoise d Aubigne, Marquise (Madame) de Maintenon (1635-1719), favorite of Louis XIV Painting by Jean Petitot le Vieux (1607-1691) 17th century

Background imageBijou Collection: Portrait of Madame de Senonnes (nee Marie Marcoz, 1787-1829)

Portrait of Madame de Senonnes (nee Marie Marcoz, 1787-1829)
JLJ4643556 Portrait of Madame de Senonnes (nee Marie Marcoz, 1787-1829). Painting by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres (1780-1867) 1814. Dim. 1, 06x0, 64 m

Background imageBijou Collection: Portrait of Mademoiselle Kirk Miniature painting in medallion by Jean Petitot the Vieux

Portrait of Mademoiselle Kirk Miniature painting in medallion by Jean Petitot the Vieux
JLJ4646814 Portrait of Mademoiselle Kirk Miniature painting in medallion by Jean Petitot the Vieux (1607-1691) 17th century. Sun 0, 05x0, 04 m

Background imageBijou Collection: Portrait of Eleonore of Habsburg, Archduchess of Austria (1498-1558) Queen of France

Portrait of Eleonore of Habsburg, Archduchess of Austria (1498-1558) Queen of France
JLJ4684453 Portrait of Eleonore of Habsburg, Archduchess of Austria (1498-1558) Queen of France, wife of the King of France Francois I Painting of the Spanish School. 16th century

Background imageBijou Collection: Baroness Orczy in garden of her Riviera villa

Baroness Orczy in garden of her Riviera villa
Baroness Orczy (1865-1947), playwright, novelist and creator of the Scarlet Pimpernel. She began writing in 1900, and her world-famous " The Scarlet Pimpernel" was published in 1905

Background imageBijou Collection: Cosmetics-Rubinstein

Cosmetics-Rubinstein
Undated picture of cosmetics manufacturer Helena Rubinstein (1870-1965), born in Poland but led her carrier as beauty products creator in Australia

Background imageBijou Collection: Bijou Adrien Alban Tournachon French 1825 1903

Bijou Adrien Alban Tournachon French 1825 1903
Bijou; Adrien Alban Tournachon (French, 1825 - 1903); France; 1860; Salted paper print; 17.7 × 23.1 cm (6 15, 16 × 9 1, 8 in.)

Background imageBijou Collection: Mme Cabel as Toinon in Adolphe Adams Le Bijou

Mme Cabel as Toinon in Adolphe Adams Le Bijou
Mme. Cabel as Toinon in Adolphe Adams Le Bijou Perdu at the Theatre Lyrique.. Marie-Josephe Cabel (1827-1885) was a Belgian soprano opera singer who performed in Paris




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"Bijou: A Journey Through Time and Beauty" Step into the enchanting world of Bijou, where history, fashion, and art intertwine to create a captivating story. From Cecil Avenue in Ndola, Northern Rhodesia to the glamorous Margate Pier with Jessie Wildon and her Bijou Orchestra, this is a tale that spans continents. In 1958, cocktail fashion was at its peak, and Bijou was at the forefront of elegance. Women adorned themselves in exquisite creations like the canoe-necked poplin dress from Bijou or the halter-necked Paisley dress from Rembrandt. These garments were not just clothes; they were works of art. But Bijou is not limited to clothing alone. It also represents a piece of jewelry adorned with precious stones - gold, ruby, emerald, and sapphire. Each gem tells a unique story of opulence and beauty. Traveling across borders to France's vibrant capital city Paris reveals another facet of Bijou's allure. Amidst tourism features and trade opportunities lies Baroness Orczy in her Riviera villa garden - an embodiment of grace surrounded by nature's splendor. Bijou transcends time as we delve into historical masterpieces such as "The Boy with the Squirrel" painted on canvas in 1765 or Queen Elisabeth I immortalized in "Portrait of the Armada" dating back to 1584. Even Napoleon I makes an appearance through a medallion portrait showcasing his chasseurs uniform from 1812. From stage performances like Mme Cabel as Toinon in Adolphe Adams' Le Bijou to exploring North Africa's rich culture depicted through paintings filled with vibrant colors and native attire - bijoux (jewelry) become symbols that connect civilizations throughout history. As we uncover these treasures within our pasts - whether it be colonialism or Orientalism - we are reminded that bijou is not just an accessory but a representation of our shared human experiences.