Faucigny Collection

Costumed group at Baroness D Erlangers costume ball, Venice
A group on the theme of Neptunes Embassy at Baroness D Erlangers celebrated costume ball at the Fenice Theatre, Venice in 1926

The Peak of Balme, Faucigny, Savoy (engraving)
1612876 The Peak of Balme, Faucigny, Savoy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Peak of Balme, Faucigny, Savoy)

Society basking on the Lido sands
Well-known personalities of Venetian society sunbathing at the Venice Lido. The Hon. Mrs Evelyn Fitzgerald, Prince Jean de Faucigny-Lucigne, Count Giovanni Sangro de Buccino

Princess de Faucigny Lucigne at costume ball, Venice
Princess Jean-Louis de Faucigny-Lucinge, formerly Miss Liliane (Baba) d Erlanger, in her costume as water at a costume ball given by her mother

A Lido Reflection by Tony Wysard
A gathering of society at the Venice Lido, at a party given by Elsa Maxwell. Left to right are: Serge Lifar, Miss Elsa Maxwell, Lady Abdy, the Baroness d Erlanger and her daughter

Princess Jean-Louis de Faucigny-Lucinge
Princess Jean Faucigny-Lucinge, formerly Miss Liliane (Baba) d Erlanger, only daughter of Baron and Baroness d Erlanger. She married Prince Jean Louis Faucigny-Lucinge in 1923

Princess Jean de Faucigny-Lucinge (Baba d Erlanger)
Princess Jean-Louis de Faucigny-Lucinge, formerly Miss Liliane (Baba) d Erlanger portrayed by Olive Snell for The Tatler. Date: 1925

Cecil Beatons tea party in a tram
Cecil Beaton hosted a tea party in a tram which stood in his garden at Ashcombe, his Wiltshire home. Round the table are Princesse Jean de Faucigny-Lucinge, Mr Cecil Beaton, Mr Charles James

Princess Jean-Louis de Faucigny-Lucinge wearing a beautiful and original grey and black dress, with a close-fitting cloche hat. Date: 1929

Baba D Erlanger - Princess Jean Faucigny-Lucinge
Princess Jean Faucigny-Lucinge, formerly Miss Liliane (Baba) d Erlanger, only daughter of Baron and Baroness d Erlanger. She married Prince Jean Louis Faucigny-Lucinge in 1923

Baba D Erlanger weds Prince Faucigny Lucinge et Coligne
Page from The Sketch reporting on the marriage of Liliane (Baba) D Erlanger, only daughter of Baron d Erlanger of 139 Piccadilly to Prince Jean Louis Faucigny Lucinge et Coligne at Westminster

Small hats featured in the Deauville season, 1927
Crowning touches with small hats featured in the Deauville season, 1927 worn by Lady Louis Mountbatten, Princess de Faucigny-Lucinge, Mme Maria Kousnezoff

The Peak of Balme, Faucigny, Savoy

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"Faucigny: A Captivating Tale of Elegance and Extravagance" Step into the enchanting world of Faucigny, where opulent costumes and grandeur reign supreme. At Baroness D Erlanger's magnificent costume ball in Venice, a costumed group mesmerizes with their intricate attire, transporting us to a bygone era. Princess Jean de Faucigny-Lucinge, also known as Baba d Erlanger, captivates all with her regal presence. Her grace and beauty radiate as she graces the event alongside Princess Jean-Louis de Faucigny-Lucinge. Together, they embody the epitome of aristocratic charm. In another delightful affair hosted by Cecil Beaton on a tram turned tea party venue, Faucigny's allure continues to shine. Amidst laughter and clinking teacups, guests revel in this whimsical setting that transports them to an era filled with elegance and sophistication. The breathtaking engraving depicting The Peak of Balme in Faucigny Savoy showcases nature's majestic beauty intertwined with the region's rich history. It serves as a reminder that even amidst lavish events and societal gatherings, Mother Nature remains an ever-present muse. On the Lido sands, society basks under the warm sun rays while indulging in leisurely activities. The sands witness animated conversations among friends old and new as they relish moments of pure bliss against the backdrop of azure waters. Princess de Faucigny Lucigne once again graces us at yet another remarkable costume ball in Venice. Adorned in resplendent attire fit for royalty, she effortlessly steals hearts with her elegance and poise. Tony Wysard captures an ethereal moment through his lens—a reflection on Lido that mirrors both reality and dreamscape simultaneously—inviting us to immerse ourselves further into this captivating world called Faucigny.