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Consul Collection (#4)

"Stepping into the Past: The Ford Consul Cortina, 1963, White" Transport yourself back to 1963 with this stunning Ford Consul Cortina in a classic white hue

Background imageConsul Collection: Spanish Consul demands Reparations for Insult

Spanish Consul demands Reparations for Insult
At Tampico, the Spanish consul demands reparations for insults against the Spanish nationality. A huge crowd of people are gathered outside a large building flying the Mexican flag

Background imageConsul Collection: Julius Caesar (chromolitho)

Julius Caesar (chromolitho)
971708 Julius Caesar (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Julius Caesar. Illustration for Hombres Y Mujeres Celebres by D Juan Landa (D J Seix, 1877)

Background imageConsul Collection: The Revival of the Ancient Roman Festival of the Palilia (b / w photo)

The Revival of the Ancient Roman Festival of the Palilia (b / w photo)
1629711 The Revival of the Ancient Roman Festival of the Palilia (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageConsul Collection: Johann Christoph Purckhl of Regensburg, Germany

Johann Christoph Purckhl of Regensburg, Germany
Johann Christoph Purckhl of Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany, author of a number of books on law during the 1670s and 1680s. Date: circa 1670s

Background imageConsul Collection: Paul Claudel (1868-1955) in his office in Prague (b / w photo)

Paul Claudel (1868-1955) in his office in Prague (b / w photo)
CHT218644 Paul Claudel (1868-1955) in his office in Prague (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageConsul Collection: Paul Claudel (1868-1955) in his ambassadorial uniform, Prague, c. 1910-11 (b / w photo)

Paul Claudel (1868-1955) in his ambassadorial uniform, Prague, c. 1910-11 (b / w photo)
CHT218643 Paul Claudel (1868-1955) in his ambassadorial uniform, Prague, c.1910-11 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageConsul Collection: Catiline at bay (litho)

Catiline at bay (litho)
STC416060 Catiline at bay (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catiline Conspiracy, led by Lucius Sergius Catilina (108-62 BC)

Background imageConsul Collection: Gaius Marius, Roman general and statesman (engraving)

Gaius Marius, Roman general and statesman (engraving)
2788682 Gaius Marius, Roman general and statesman (engraving) by Burghers, Michael (1647-1727); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gaius Marius (157-86 BC), Roman general and statesman

Background imageConsul Collection: Roman Consuls, from L Antica Roma, 1825 (colour litho)

Roman Consuls, from L Antica Roma, 1825 (colour litho)
STC131696 Roman Consuls, from L Antica Roma, 1825 (colour litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageConsul Collection: The Discourse; A Chat (oil on panel)

The Discourse; A Chat (oil on panel)
CH139937 The Discourse; A Chat (oil on panel) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912); 42.5x28 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageConsul Collection: Patent signed by Christian IX of Denmark appointing William Keswick as Danish consul in Hong Kong

Patent signed by Christian IX of Denmark appointing William Keswick as Danish consul in Hong Kong, China
3858398 Patent signed by Christian IX of Denmark appointing William Keswick as Danish consul in Hong Kong, China, 1880 (pen & ink) by Danish School

Background imageConsul Collection: Dio (engraving)

Dio (engraving)
816260 Dio (engraving) by German School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lucius Cassius Dio Cocceianus (c. AD 155 or 163/164 to after 229)

Background imageConsul Collection: Scipios appeal to the people (litho)

Scipios appeal to the people (litho)
STC416048 Scipios appeal to the people (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scipio Africanus (235-183 BC)

Background imageConsul Collection: Hannibal in the Assembly in Carthage (litho)

Hannibal in the Assembly in Carthage (litho)
STC416046 Hannibal in the Assembly in Carthage (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hannibal (248-183 BC)

Background imageConsul Collection: The Emperor of China Receiving the Embassy of Lord Macarthney (1737-1806) 1795 (pen & ink

The Emperor of China Receiving the Embassy of Lord Macarthney (1737-1806) 1795 (pen & ink
BIR99636 The Emperor of China Receiving the Embassy of Lord Macarthney (1737-1806) 1795 (pen & ink, pencil, w/c on paper) by Alexander

Background imageConsul Collection: The Signing of the Concordat between France and the Holy See on 15th July 1801 (litho)

The Signing of the Concordat between France and the Holy See on 15th July 1801 (litho)
698762 The Signing of the Concordat between France and the Holy See on 15th July 1801 (litho) by Gerard, Francois Pascal Simon (1770-1837) (after); 54.5x63 cm; BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan

Background imageConsul Collection: The Businessman, Carl August Staegemann (1803-64) (oil on canvas)

The Businessman, Carl August Staegemann (1803-64) (oil on canvas)
XKH151660 The Businessman, Carl August Staegemann (1803-64) (oil on canvas) by Steffeck, Carl Constantin (1818-90); 93x76.5 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Background imageConsul Collection: Gaius Marius, Roman general and politician, uncle of Julius Caesar (engraving)

Gaius Marius, Roman general and politician, uncle of Julius Caesar (engraving)
5997428 Gaius Marius, Roman general and politician, uncle of Julius Caesar (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gaius Marius (157-86 BC)

Background imageConsul Collection: Recent Discovery of Antiquities at Rome (engraving)

Recent Discovery of Antiquities at Rome (engraving)
1061846 Recent Discovery of Antiquities at Rome (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Recent Discovery of Antiquities at Rome)

Background imageConsul Collection: Atilius Regulus preparing to leave Rome to return to captivity in Carthage (engraving)

Atilius Regulus preparing to leave Rome to return to captivity in Carthage (engraving)
3647065 Atilius Regulus preparing to leave Rome to return to captivity in Carthage (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageConsul Collection: Publius Valerius Publicola, Roman consul (engraving)

Publius Valerius Publicola, Roman consul (engraving)
2788678 Publius Valerius Publicola, Roman consul (engraving) by Burghers, Michael (1647-1727); Private Collection; (add.info.: Publius Valerius Publicola (d 503 BC)

Background imageConsul Collection: The French consul arriving in Bethlehem for the Christmas celebrations (colour litho)

The French consul arriving in Bethlehem for the Christmas celebrations (colour litho)
2818354 The French consul arriving in Bethlehem for the Christmas celebrations (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageConsul Collection: Marshal Badoglio enters Addis Ababa at the head of the victorious troops (colour litho)

Marshal Badoglio enters Addis Ababa at the head of the victorious troops (colour litho)
2778458 Marshal Badoglio enters Addis Ababa at the head of the victorious troops (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageConsul Collection: The Continence of Scipio, c. 1710 (oil on canvas)

The Continence of Scipio, c. 1710 (oil on canvas)
499716 The Continence of Scipio, c.1710 (oil on canvas) by Pellegrini, Giovanni Antonio (1675-1741); 155.5x132 (framed) 127x105 (unframed) cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageConsul Collection: Mr Vanderhorst (pastel on grey paper)

Mr Vanderhorst (pastel on grey paper)
6039489 Mr Vanderhorst (pastel on grey paper) by Sharples, James (1751-1811); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Not Dated A framed colour drawing on grey paper)

Background imageConsul Collection: Decio Mure, Scipio (c. 235-183 BC) and Cicero (106-43 BC) detail from the fresco in the Sala dei

Decio Mure, Scipio (c. 235-183 BC) and Cicero (106-43 BC) detail from the fresco in the Sala dei Gigli, c
BEN217196 Decio Mure, Scipio (c.235-183 BC) and Cicero (106-43 BC) detail from the fresco in the Sala dei Gigli, c.1470 (fresco) by Ghirlandaio

Background imageConsul Collection: Paul Claudel (1868-1955) (b / w photo)

Paul Claudel (1868-1955) (b / w photo)
CHT218641 Paul Claudel (1868-1955) (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Bibliotheque Litteraire Jacques Doucet, Paris

Background imageConsul Collection: Prince Alfred before Pope Leo the III, engraved by J. Stow

Prince Alfred before Pope Leo the III, engraved by J. Stow
STC429641 Prince Alfred before Pope Leo the III, engraved by J. Stow, illustration from David Humes The History of England, pub. by R

Background imageConsul Collection: Sarcophagus of Roman soldier and consul Lucius Cornelius Scipio Barbatus in the Vatican

Sarcophagus of Roman soldier and consul Lucius Cornelius Scipio Barbatus in the Vatican, Rome (litho)
5997091 Sarcophagus of Roman soldier and consul Lucius Cornelius Scipio Barbatus in the Vatican, Rome (litho) by German School

Background imageConsul Collection: Portrait of Justo Machado y Salcedo, Spanish Consul in Paris on horseback

Portrait of Justo Machado y Salcedo, Spanish Consul in Paris on horseback
990400 Portrait of Justo Machado y Salcedo, Spanish Consul in Paris on horseback, 1821 (oil on canvas) by Vernet, Emile Jean Horace (1789-1863); 101x82 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageConsul Collection: Ser Sulpicius Galba (engraving)

Ser Sulpicius Galba (engraving)
816262 Ser Sulpicius Galba (engraving) by Flemish School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Servius Sulpicius Galba was a consul of Rome in 144 BC)

Background imageConsul Collection: A tragic scene in Ancient Rome (gravure)

A tragic scene in Ancient Rome (gravure)
979527 A tragic scene in Ancient Rome (gravure) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A tragic scene in Ancient Rome)

Background imageConsul Collection: Mr Albert Billiotti, CB, CMG (engraving)

Mr Albert Billiotti, CB, CMG (engraving)
1050835 Mr Albert Billiotti, CB, CMG (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Albert Billiotti, CB, CMG, British Consul at Canea)

Background imageConsul Collection: Gaius Marius contemplating the Ruins of Carthage (oil on canvas)

Gaius Marius contemplating the Ruins of Carthage (oil on canvas)
781593 Gaius Marius contemplating the Ruins of Carthage (oil on canvas) by Panini, Giovanni Paolo (1691/2-1765) (studio of); 40x123.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gaius Marius (157-86 BC)

Background imageConsul Collection: The Catiline Conspiracy, 1792. Creator: Jean Francois Janinet

The Catiline Conspiracy, 1792. Creator: Jean Francois Janinet
The Catiline Conspiracy, 1792

Background imageConsul Collection: Airspeed AS. 65 Consul G-AJGF

Airspeed AS. 65 Consul G-AJGF
Airspeed AS.65 Consul G-AJGF. Date: circa 1950

Background imageConsul Collection: Regulus Returning to Carthage, 1700. Creator: Francisque Millet

Regulus Returning to Carthage, 1700. Creator: Francisque Millet
Regulus Returning to Carthage, 1700

Background imageConsul Collection: Sir John Dick, 1783. Creator: Gilbert Stuart

Sir John Dick, 1783. Creator: Gilbert Stuart
Sir John Dick, 1783

Background imageConsul Collection: Caius Marius on the Ruins of Carthage, January 20, 1782. Creator: Robert Blyth

Caius Marius on the Ruins of Carthage, January 20, 1782. Creator: Robert Blyth
Caius Marius on the Ruins of Carthage, January 20, 1782. After John Hamilton Mortimer

Background imageConsul Collection: Imprisonment of Mr. Pritchard, 1844. Creator: Unknown

Imprisonment of Mr. Pritchard, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Imprisonment of Mr. Pritchard, 1844. British missionary and Tahitian consul George Pritchard was arrested by French soldiers. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol V

Background imageConsul Collection: The Arrest, 1844. Creator: Unknown

The Arrest, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The Arrest, 1844. British missionary and Tahitian consul George Pritchard: Arrest of Her Majestys Tahitian Consul, Mr. Pritchard, by the soldiers of the French Protectorate

Background imageConsul Collection: The French block house prison, in which Mr. Pritchard was confined, 1844

The French block house prison, in which Mr. Pritchard was confined, 1844. British missionary and Tahitian consul George Pritchard was arrested by French soldiers

Background imageConsul Collection: H.M. Tahitian Consul, Mr. Pritchard... receiving the petition of a native chief, 1844

H.M. Tahitian Consul, Mr. Pritchard... receiving the petition of a native chief, 1844
H.M. Tahitian Consul, Mr. Pritchard, in his official dress, receiving the petition of a native chief, 1844. We gather from the statement of Mr

Background imageConsul Collection: Manius Curius Dentatus Refusing the Presents of the Samnite Ambassadors, 1732-92

Manius Curius Dentatus Refusing the Presents of the Samnite Ambassadors, 1732-92

Background imageConsul Collection: VOLTA AT ACAD. SCIENCES

VOLTA AT ACAD. SCIENCES
Alessandro Volta presents a paper on his battery to the Academie des Sciences at Paris, in the presence of the First Consul, Napoleon Bonaparte Date: 18 November 1800

Background imageConsul Collection: Airspeed AS. 65 Consul G-AIUV

Airspeed AS. 65 Consul G-AIUV
Airspeed AS.65 Consul G-AIUV (msn 5098) of Hornton Airways Ltd. (Sold abroad in March 1950) Date: circa 1949




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"Stepping into the Past: The Ford Consul Cortina, 1963, White" Transport yourself back to 1963 with this stunning Ford Consul Cortina in a classic white hue. This vintage beauty captures the essence of an era filled with elegance and sophistication. Just like Cincinnatus, who was called from his plough to serve as a consul in ancient Rome, this car embodies a sense of duty and responsibility. As you admire its sleek design, imagine the great leaders who once occupied these prestigious positions. A bust of Cicero reminds us of his influential oratory skills that shaped history. And just like an Aston Martin DB5 exudes power and prestige, so did those who held the consulship. But let's not forget about its predecessors - the 1956 Ford Consul in a vibrant green shade that radiates lightness and vitality. Its charm is undeniable as it takes us on a journey through time. The 1962 Ford Consul Cortina may have an unknown creator, but its allure remains intact. It represents innovation and progress during an ever-evolving period. Reflecting on Appius Claudius the Censor's engraving brings forth memories of strength and authority within consular roles throughout history. Similarly, Cato the Elder's wisdom echoes through time as he guided Rome towards greatness. Even amidst political turmoil depicted by Curius Dentatus refusing bribes from Samnites or Pyrrhus fighting Romans at Beneventum - consuls remained steadfast pillars of leadership. And beyond ancient Rome lies modern-day significance; such as the British Consulate in Beirut serving as a symbol of diplomacy bridging cultures together. Intriguing tales surround each mention of "consul, " weaving together stories across centuries. Whether it be through iconic cars or historical figures etched into memory – they all remind us that true leadership transcends time itself.