Extravagance Collection (#4)

Extracts from the Diary of Samuel Willowmere, who with Jacob Porteous visits the Zuyder Zee (colour litho)
1040063 Extracts from the Diary of Samuel Willowmere, who with Jacob Porteous visits the Zuyder Zee (colour litho) by Browne

The Savoy Cafe (colour litho)
972451 The Savoy Cafe (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Savoy Cafe. Illustration for Homes of the Passing Show (The Savoy Press, 1900)

Pulling crackers (colour litho)
3099451 Pulling crackers (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pulling crackers)

Dress, Manners, and Art in the Last Century (engraving)
1045926 Dress, Manners, and Art in the Last Century (engraving) by Singleton, Henry (1766-1839) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Extravagance and Dissipation; Dress, Manners)

The Burgomasters Dessert (colour litho)
1093180 The Burgomasters Dessert (colour litho) by Lance, George (1802-64); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Burgomasters Dessert)

Page from Steinway & Sons Art Catalogue (colour litho)
2775153 Page from Steinway & Sons Art Catalogue (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from Steinway & Sons Art Catalogue (colour litho)
2775142 Page from Steinway & Sons Art Catalogue (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from Steinway & Sons Art Catalogue (colour litho)
2775144 Page from Steinway & Sons Art Catalogue (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Salon des Saisons (photo)
BAL4159 The Salon des Saisons (photo) by French School, (18th century); Hotel de Beauharnais, Paris, France; (add.info.: built by Marquis de Torcy in 1713; renovated by Eugene Beauharnais in 1803 at)

The new fashioned Phaeton (engraving)
560269 The new fashioned Phaeton (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The new fashioned Phaeton. Published 1776.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Maecenas in pursuit of the Fine Arts, or Scene, Pall Mall; A Frosty Morning
NCO190116 Maecenas in pursuit of the Fine Arts, or Scene, Pall Mall; A Frosty Morning, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Exaltation of Faros Daughters, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796
NCO191727 Exaltation of Faros Daughters, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Matins at D-wn-ng College, Cambridge, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1810
NCO191719 Matins at D-wn-ng College, Cambridge, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1810 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Illustration in Le Rire, 27 / 07 / 12 - Latest fashion (engraving)
ICA4865015 Illustration in Le Rire, 27/07/12 - Latest fashion (engraving) by Metivet, Lucien (1863-1930); (add.info.: Illustration de Lucien Metivet (1863-1932) pour la Couverture de Le Rire

Page from the catalogue of the Grand Depot de Porcelaines, Faiences et Verreries (colour litho)
1108186 Page from the catalogue of the Grand Depot de Porcelaines, Faiences et Verreries (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from the catalogue of the Grand Depot de Porcelaines, Faiences et Verreries (colour litho)
1108168 Page from the catalogue of the Grand Depot de Porcelaines, Faiences et Verreries (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from the catalogue of the Grand Depot de Porcelaines, Faiences et Verreries (colour litho)
1108167 Page from the catalogue of the Grand Depot de Porcelaines, Faiences et Verreries (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from the catalogue of the Grand Depot de Porcelaines, Faiences et Verreries (colour litho)
1108166 Page from the catalogue of the Grand Depot de Porcelaines, Faiences et Verreries (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cartoon, The Popular Guy (Lloyd George): I see no reason why government treason should ever be forgot! Date: 1919

Petit Courrier des Dames, 1835, 1943. Creator: Unknown
Petit Courrier des Dames, 1835, 1943. Hand coloured engraving from Petit Courrier des Dames, a weekly French fashion magazine published in Paris

An appropriate emblem for the triumphal arch of the new (Buckingham) palace
An appropriate emblem for the triumphal arch of the new palace - dedicated to the poor penny-less-priest-ridden and paralysed John Bull

Marriage a la Mode, 1745; plate IV. Artist: Simon Francois Ravenet
Marriage a la Mode, 1745; plate IV. The wife is in her boudoir talking with counsellor Silvertongue. She is now a countess and a mother but she is neglecting her child

The Marques Tower and garden, Chateau de Chenonceau, Chenonceaux, Loire Valley, France

The Marques Tower and fountain, Chateau de Chenonceau, Chenonceaux, Loire Valley, France

Chateau de Chenonceau, Chenonceaux, Loire Valley, France

The Seven Deadly Sins. Found in the Collection of Geneva Fine Arts Foundation

The Seven Deadly Sins. Artist: Bosch, Hieronymus (c. 1450-1516)
The Seven Deadly Sins. Private Collection

The Prosperity. Artist: Tintoretto, Domenico (1560-1635)
The Prosperity. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

The Repentant Mary Magdalene. Artist: Crayer, Caspar de (1584-1669)
The Repentant Mary Magdalene. Found in the collection of Musee des beaux-arts de Valenciennes

Young Man Between Virtue and Vice. Artist: Veronese, Paolo (1528-1588)
Young Man Between Virtue and Vice. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Allegory of Wealth. Artist: Vouet, Simon (1590-1649)
Allegory of Wealth. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Acedia (Sloth) From the series Seven Deadly Sins, 1557. Artist: Bruegel (Brueghel), Pieter, the Elder (ca 1525-1569)
Acedia (Sloth) From the series Seven Deadly Sins, 1557. Found in the collection of the Albertina, Vienna

Konig Ludwig XIV, von Frankreich 1638-1715, 1934. Louis XIV (1638-1715), known as Louis the Great (Louis le Grand) or the Sun King (le Roi Soleil)

George IV, King of Great Britain and Ireland. Artist: A Krausse
George IV, King of Great Britain and Ireland. George IV (1762-1830) succeeded his father George III as king in 1820, having previously ruled as Prince Regent from 1811

Allegory of Luxuria, ca 1426. Artist: Pisanello, Antonio (1395-1455)
Allegory of Luxuria, ca 1426. Found in the collection of the Albertina, Vienna

The Seven Virtues, c. 1467-1469. Artist: Guidi (called Scheggia), Antonfrancesco (1441-1476)
The Seven Virtues, c. 1467-1469. Found in the collection of the Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona

Allegory of Virtue and Riches, ca. 1665-1667. Artist: Schalcken, Godfried Cornelisz (1643-1706)
Allegory of Virtue and Riches, ca. 1665-1667. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Marriage A-la-Mode: 4. The Toilette, 1743. Artist: William Hogarth
Marriage A-la-Mode: 4. The Toilette, 1743. The wife is in her boudoir talking with counsellor Silvertongue. She is now a countess and a mother but she is neglecting her child

Spendthrift Wasteful Woman act III scene V Play
The Spendthrift of the Wasteful Woman, act III, scene V, from the Play by Thomas Asselijn (Joanna and the Polish Jewish Traders), The Spilpenning, scene from the third company, fifth stage

Man Having to Choose between the Virtues and Vices, 1635. Artist: Francken, Frans, the Younger (1581-1642)
Man Having to Choose between the Virtues and Vices, 1635. From a private collection

If Only We Spoke the Truth by Bruce Bairnsfather
A disgruntled gentleman in evening dress thinks aloud, I wish you drank something cheaper, while glowering at his female companion who looks somewhat worse for wear due to all the champagne shes

The Mdivanis 7000 party - Barbara Hutton
Page from the Sketch with photographs of one of the most wonderful parties of modern times held at the Ritz Hotel in Paris by Prince Alexis Mdivani and his wife, formerly Miss Barbara Hutton

The Maharajah of Patiala
Bhupinder Singh (1891 - 1938) was the ruling Maharaja of the princely state of Patiala from 1900 to 1938. He is perhaps the most famous Maharaja of Patiala, best known for his extravagance

The Dream of Human Life, after 1533. Artist: Buonarroti, Michelangelo, (School)
The Dream of Human Life, after 1533. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Extravagances of 1834. By Cesar Bacle (1794-1838). Lithograp
Costumes and Customs. Extravagances of 1834. By Cesar Hipolito Bacle (1794-1838). Isaac Fernandez Blanco Latin American Art Museum. Buenos Aires. Argentina

Cartoon, Good sense, WW1
Cartoon, Good sense. An extravagant wife explains to her soldier husband why she had to buy such expensive clothes, and travel home by taxi. Date: 1916

WW1 poster, Bad Form in Dress, advocating sensible attitudes to clothing in wartime. Date: 1914-1918

Sarcastic take on the Rigours of war on Home Front - WW1
WW1 - Sarcastic take on the Rigours of war on Home Front by Phyllis Spence. (from left) Standard Dress the Lady of the house horrified by the standardised form of ladies dress encouraged during WW1

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"Indulging in Opulence: A Glimpse into Extravagance" Step into a world of grandeur and excess, where luxury knows no bounds. From the majestic Coronation of the Shah of Iran to the sleek Aston Martin V8 Vantage, every detail exudes extravagance. In the enchanting Gardens and village of Chateau de Villandry in France's Loire Valley, opulence takes root amidst meticulously manicured landscapes. Meanwhile, Al-Husn Souq in Salalah beckons with local frankincense perfumes housed in ornate gold and glass bottles – a sensory delight fit for royalty. Behold the regal stamp bearing the image of Maharaja of Patiala, showcasing his reign over wealth and power. And as if one Porsche 911 (997) Carrera S wasn't enough to satisfy desires, indulge your automotive fantasies with another glimpse at this epitome of lavishness. As we sing a song reminiscent of times past, Reza Pahlavi's Crown Prince status during Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi's Coronation reminds us that often intertwined with monarchy. The very essence of Marie Antoinette's era comes alive through images capturing women adorned in jackets and skirts or fur-trimmed outfits – symbols of their privileged lifestyles. Extravagance transcends time and borders; it captivates our imagination while reminding us that sometimes indulgence can be an art form itself. So let these glimpses into opulent moments serve as inspiration to embrace life's luxuries when they come our way – after all, there is beauty even in excess.