Guest Collection (#5)

Il y a recevoir et recevoir. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1902 (colour litho)
3100596 Il y a recevoir et recevoir. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1902 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Il y a recevoir et recevoir)

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The Krimmler Tauernhaus in the valley of the Krimmler Ache, National Park Hohe Tauern, during winter. The Krimmler Tauernhaus is located at a traditional mountain pass between Salzburg

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Africa, Namibia, Harnas Wildlife Foundation and Guest Farm. Close-up of a yawning African wild dog. Date: 07/11/2007

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Africa, Namibia, Harnas, Harnas Wildlife Foundation and Guest Farm. Portrait of a caracal pair. Date: 07/11/2007

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Africa, Namibia, Harnas, Harnas Wildlife Foundation and Guest Farm. Portrait of a caracal. Date: 07/11/2007

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Africa, Namibia, Harnas, Harnas Wildlife Foundation and Guest Farm. Portrait of an African wild dog. Date: 07/11/2007

Audience at commencement exercises at Howard University, Washington, D. C, 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Audience at commencement exercises at Howard University

They all trooped out, lords and ladies, to view the wee man, illustration from The High Deeds of Finn
STC323710 They all trooped out, lords and ladies, to view the wee man, illustration from The High Deeds of Finn, and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland by T.W

Farewell, engraved by Henri Reidel, 1920 (litho)
STC91315 Farewell, engraved by Henri Reidel, 1920 (litho) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Illustration for Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte (colour litho)
2795282 Illustration for Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte (colour litho) by Tarrant, Percy (1855-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edgar sprang to his unbidden guest)

A Surprise Visitor (oil on canvas)
989932 A Surprise Visitor (oil on canvas) by Forti, Ettore (fl.c.1870-1910); 43.2x65.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Surprise Visitor. Ettore Forti (active 19th-20th centuries)

Fresh from the Altar, 1890
658397 Fresh from the Altar, 1890 () by Hayllar, Jessica (1858-1940); 53.3x80 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fresh from the Altar. Jessica Hayllar (1858-1940). Oil on canvas

Visit of the Prince of Wales to France, the Stag-Hunt at Chantilly (engraving)
1053195 Visit of the Prince of Wales to France, the Stag-Hunt at Chantilly (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visit of the Prince of Wales to France)

Tour the Empire at Wembley, 1920 (lithograph in colours)
1766925 Tour the Empire at Wembley, 1920 (lithograph in colours) by Newbould, Frank (1887-1951); 89x114 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tour the Empire at Wembley. Frank Newbould (1887-1950)

Mr Pickwick welcomes the Christmas guests (litho)
7186881 Mr Pickwick welcomes the Christmas guests (litho) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Pickwick welcomes the Christmas guests)

The Aldobrandini Wedding fresco
6339997 The Aldobrandini Wedding fresco by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: The Aldobrandini Wedding fresco. The wedding of Peleus and Thetis, parents of Achilles)

English aristocrat and guests drinking coffee in a drawing room, , 1791 (engraving)
7234855 English aristocrat and guests drinking coffee in a drawing room, , 1791 (engraving) by Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801); Private Collection; (add.info)

Visit of the Emperor of Austria to the King of Italy at Venice, the Host and his Guest (engraving)
1053509 Visit of the Emperor of Austria to the King of Italy at Venice, the Host and his Guest (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rime of the Ancient Mariner - What loud uproar
Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore of a scene from the Rime of the Ancient Mariner, What loud uproar bursts from that door! The Wedding guests are there

Honoured Guest Ridden By J. A Heffernan York May Festival 2008 York Racecorse, York, England 14 May 2008 Date: 14 May 2008

Bernardon Ridden By Richard Guest Cheltenham Festival Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham 12 March 2002 Date: 12 March 2002

Notable Guest Ridden By M.J.Kinane Guineas Festival Nemarket 2005 Newmarket, Newmarket Racecourse 30 April 2005 Date: 30 April 2005

Capable Guest Ridden By C.Catlin Guineas Festival Nemarket 2005 Newmarket, Newmarket Racecourse 30 April 2005 Date: 30 April 2005

Lord Noelie Ridden By Richard Guest Cheltenham Festival 2002 Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham 14 March 2002 Date: 14 March 2002

Honest Guest Ridden By P.Robinson 26 June 1996 Date: 26 June 1996

Barathea Guest (No 1) Wins Lanes End Greenham Stakes 18 April 2000 Date: 18 April 2000

Barathea Guest Ridden By Philip Robinson 18 April 2000 Date: 18 April 2000

Rae Guest Trainer Doncaster Raceday, Doncaster Racecourse Doncaster Racecourse, Doncaster, England 09 June 2012 DONCASTER RACEDAY, DONCASTER RACECOURSE, ENGLAND, JUNE 2012 Date: 09 June 2012

Merchant House Ridden By Richard Guest 28 March 1994 Date: 28 March 1994

Richard Guest Jockey 10 December 1993 Date: 10 December 1993

Conversation of the waiter with the guest at the restaurant - 1896

Turnip, turn up; lettuce, let us (colour litho)
7151116 Turnip, turn up; lettuce, let us (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme)

Melon, and melancholy (colour litho)
7151080 Melon, and melancholy (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Silver Wedding (engraving)
7178755 The Silver Wedding (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Silver Wedding)

A friend arrives unexpectedly for dinner (engraving)
7186374 A friend arrives unexpectedly for dinner (engraving) by Sylvestre, Joseph-Noel (1847-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: A friend arrives unexpectedly for dinner)

A practical joke (litho)
7201179 A practical joke (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A practical joke. Illustration from The Boys Own Annual (Boys Own Paper Office, London, 1910)

Turnip, Turnup (colour litho)
7151103 Turnip, Turnup (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The wedding farm
6370667 The wedding farm by Bergslien, Nils (1853-1928); 169x163 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Bacon and eggs (colour litho)
7151164 Bacon and eggs (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Turnip, turn up (colour litho)
7151119 Turnip, turn up (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Water pump (colour litho)
7150897 Water pump (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

"Abide with us, for it is toward Evening, and the Day is far spent"(engraving)
7182824 " Abide with us, for it is toward Evening, and the Day is far spent" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Abide with us)

Christian at the wicket gate, scene from The Pilgrims Progress, by John Bunyan (chromolitho)
7157061 Christian at the wicket gate, scene from The Pilgrims Progress, by John Bunyan (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christian at the wicket gate)

The invitation (engraving)
7178763 The invitation (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The invitation. Illustration for The National Encyclopaedia of Business)

Bunch of carrots (colour litho)
7151093 Bunch of carrots (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Cube of sugar being dropped into a cup of tea (colour litho)
7151085 Cube of sugar being dropped into a cup of tea (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme)

Mushroom, and not much room (colour litho)
7150985 Mushroom, and not much room (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme)

Fuji no uraba, from the series "A Fashionable Parody of the Tale of Genji", c1789/94. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
Fuji no uraba, from the series "A Fashionable Parody of the Tale of Genji (Furyu yatsushi Genji)", c. 1789/94. Yugiri, son of the Shining Prince, has won the love of Kumoinokari

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"Unforgettable Guests: A Melting Pot of Eccentricity and Entertainment" From Lenny Henry and Dawn French's uproarious portrayal of Michael Jackson and Bubbles to an enchanting Art Deco Wedding in the heart of England's West Wycombe, these guests have left an indelible mark on our memories. In a whimsical twist, a mischievous pig devours picnic food at a countryside gathering, adding unexpected hilarity to the scene. Meanwhile, Barbara Windsor and her boyfriend Scott Harvey steal the show as they transform into a regal Pearly Queen and King. Transporting us back in time, we witness a grand Wedding at Cana from 1562 where opulence reigns supreme. And who could forget Maugham engrossed in his favorite pastime - playing bridge? Venturing further afield, we encounter the masterful woodcarvings of Bierling Kuno Holzschnitzerei in Oberammergau while basking in the luxurious ambiance of Kaiser Hof Hotel. Across borders, King George V's Birthday Tea Party at Istanbul Embassy becomes an international affair filled with royal splendor. Elton John himself strikes a pose alongside comedic legends Ernie Wise and Eric Morecambe for an iconic snapshot that captures their shared brilliance. And just when you think you've seen it all, radio presenter embraces eccentricity by posing with a giant snail – reminding us that true entertainment knows no bounds. These unforgettable guests have woven themselves into our collective consciousness through their extraordinary talents or simply by embracing life's quirks. They remind us that every event is made memorable not only by its hosts but also by those who grace it with their presence – leaving behind laughter, wonderment, and stories to be cherished for years to come.