Hair Ornament Collection (#3)

Mary Stuart, undated. (c1910s) Creator: Franz von Matsch
Mary Stuart, undated. (c1910s)

Geisha by Cherry Trees at 3:00 p.m. 10th month, 1880. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Geisha by Cherry Trees at 3:00 p.m. 10th month, 1880. Series: Twenty-four Hours in Shinabashi and Yanagibashi

Portrait of a little girl, 1767. Creator: Levin Elias
Portrait of a little girl, 1767

Group of Hair Jewelry, c. 1937. Creator: Sylvia DeZon
Group of Hair Jewelry, c. 1937

Comb, c. 1936. Creator: Sylvia DeZon
Comb, c. 1936

Comb, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Sylvia DeZon
Comb, 1935/1942

Liu Haichan (Gamma), from the series "Lives of Taoist Immortals Parodied by Courtesa... c. 1821 / 22
Liu Haichan (Gamma), from the series " Lives of Taoist Immortals Parodied by Courtesans - A Series of Seven (Keisei mitate ressenden, nanaban no uchi)", c. 1821/22

The actors Segawa Kikunojo III as the courtesan Kojoro of the Mikuniya and Arashi Sanpachi... 1798
The actors Segawa Kikunojo III as the courtesan Kojoro of the Mikuniya and Arashi Sanpachi I as her elder brother Kujuro in the play " Tomigaoka Koi no Yamabiraki

Omiya Kinsha (The actor Nakayama Tomisaburo I as Ohide, wife of Sazanami Tatsugoro... 1794. Creator: Toshusai Sharaku)
Omiya Kinsha (The actor Nakayama Tomisaburo I as Ohide, wife of Sazanami Tatsugoro [actually Teriha, younger sister of Abe no Sadato]), 1794

The Courtesan Hitomoto of the Daimonjiya, from the album "Comparing New Beauties of the Yo... 1784
The Courtesan Hitomoto of the Daimonjiya, from the album "Comparing New Beauties of the Yoshiwara - A Mirror of Their Own Writings (Keisei shin bijin awase jikihitsu kagami)", Japan, 1784

Likes Enjoying Herself (Tanoshimizuki), from the series "Eight Views of Favorite... c. 1801 / 02
Likes Enjoying Herself (Tanoshimizuki), from the series " Eight Views of Favorite Things of Today (Tosei kobutsu hakkei)", Japan, c. 1801/02

Beauty and Attendant on New Years Day, from the series "Pleasures for Beauties on the... c. 1800
Beauty and Attendant on New Years Day, from the series " Pleasures for Beauties on the Five Festival Days" (" Bijin gosetsu no asobi" ), Japan, c. 1800

The Courtesan Arihara of the Tsuruya, and Child Attendants Aoe and Sekiya (Tsuruya uchi... c. 1797)
The Courtesan Arihara of the Tsuruya, and Child Attendants Aoe and Sekiya (Tsuruya uchi Arihara, Aoe, Sekiya), from an untitled series of courtesans, Japan, c. 1797

Kakogawa Konami, Oboshi Rikiya and the Maidservant Suki, (Kakogawa Konami, Obosh... c. 1798 / 1800)
Kakogawa Konami, Oboshi Rikiya and the Maidservant Suki, (Kakogawa Konami, Oboshi Rikiya, gejo Suki) from the series " Models of Love Talk

Benzaiten Shrine at Shinobugaoka (Shinobugaoka Benzaiten), from the "Fashionable... c. 1824/29
Benzaiten Shrine at Shinobugaoka (Shinobugaoka Benzaiten), from the "Fashionable Eight Views of the Eastern Capital (Furyu Toto hakkei)", Japan, c. 1824/29

Courtesan of the Chikiriya in Furuichi, Ise Province, from the series "Comparison of... c. 1814
Courtesan of the Chikiriya in Furuichi, Ise Province, from the series " Comparison of Proverbs and Customs (Tatoegusa fuzoku awase)", Japan, c. 1814

Yamatoya Tojaku (The Actor Iwai Hanshiro IV as Otoma, Daughter of Ohina from... 1794 (Kansei 6)
Yamatoya Tojaku (The Actor Iwai Hanshiro IV as Otoma, Daughter of Ohina from Inamuragasaki in Kamakura) (Yondai-me Iwai Hanshiro no Kamakura Inamuragasaki no Ohina musume Otoma), 1794 (Kansei 6)

The Courtesan on PaThe Courtesan Toji of the Ogiya with Her Attendants Satoji and Uraji, f... 1784
The Courtesan on PaThe Courtesan Toji of the Ogiya with Her Attendants Satoji and Uraji, from the series " Models for Fashion

Entertainers of the Tachibana, from the series "A Collection of Contemporary Beauties of... c.1784
Entertainers of the Tachibana, from the series " A Collection of Contemporary Beauties of the Pleasure Quarters (Tosei yuri bijin awase)", c. 1784

Entertainers of Tachibana (Kitchugi), from the series "A Collection of Contemporary... c. 1781
Entertainers of Tachibana (Kitchugi), from the series " A Collection of Contemporary Beauties of the Pleasure Quarters (Tosei yuri bijin awase)", c. 1781

Kasuya Takenori, from the series "Parody of the Seven Spear-bearing Samurai of... c. 1803 / 04
Kasuya Takenori, from the series " Parody of the Seven Spear-bearing Samurai of Yanagase (Ito no Yanagase shichihon yari ume)", Japan, c. 1803/04

Two Little Girls, 1903 (oil on canvas)
1767323 Two Little Girls, 1903 (oil on canvas) by Benson, Frank Weston (1862-1951); 101.6x81.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Little Girls. Frank Weston Benson (1862-1951). Oil on canvas

Portrait of Diamond Hardinge (1900-1927), 1915 (oil on canvas)
1197073 Portrait of Diamond Hardinge (1900-1927), 1915 (oil on canvas) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); 92x71 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images; © Desmond Banks

The Lady in Black, 1910 (oil on canvas)
657492 The Lady in Black, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lady in Black. Sir William Nicholson (1872-1949). Oil on canvas. Dated 1910

Poster advertising Moet & Chandon Dry Imperial champagne, 1899 (colour lithograph)
1770136 Poster advertising Moet & Chandon Dry Imperial champagne, 1899 (colour lithograph) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); 63x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Hair Ornaments, Japan, c. 1804 / 30. Creator: Kikugawa Eishin
Hair Ornaments, Japan, c. 1804/30

Making paper cords for tying hair, Japan, c. 1801 / 18. Creator: Hokusai
Making paper cords for tying hair, Japan, c. 1801/18

Comb, c. 1937. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi
Comb, c. 1937

Comb, c. 1939. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi
Comb, c. 1939

Head from a Figurine of a Female, 14th / 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Head from a Figurine of a Female, 14th/15th century

Comb, Italy, c. 1880. Creator: Unknown
Comb, Italy, c.1880

Hair Ornament or Pin with Triangular Head and Rattle, A. D. 1000 / 1532. Creator: Unknown
Hair Ornament or Pin with Triangular Head and Rattle, A.D. 1000/1532

Comb, c. 1939. Creator: Gertrude Lemberg
Comb, c. 1939

Hair Ornament, c. 1937. Creator: Melita Hofmann
Hair Ornament, c. 1937

Head ornament, Late Neolithic period, ca. 3300-2250 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Head ornament, Late Neolithic period, ca. 3300-2250 BCE

Head ornament with mask, Late Neolithic period, ca. 3300-2250 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Head ornament with mask, Late Neolithic period, ca. 3300-2250 BCE

Gathering Flowers by the Seashore, 1919 (oil on panel)
827364 Gathering Flowers by the Seashore, 1919 (oil on panel) by Hornel, Edward Atkinson (1864-1933); 35.5x45.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gathering Flowers by the Seashore)

Fresh Lavender, 1909 (oil on canvas)
1199636 Fresh Lavender, 1909 (oil on canvas) by Margetson, William Henry (1861-1940); 91.4x61 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Beauty in Pink, (oil on canvas, framed)
1197537 Beauty in Pink, (oil on canvas, framed) by Madrazo y Garreta, Raimundo de (1841-1920); 82x66 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Spanish, out of copyright

Welcomed Attention (oil on canvas)
1769865 Welcomed Attention (oil on canvas) by Andreotti, Federigo (1847-1930); 154.9x110.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Welcomed Attention. Frederico Andreotti (1847-1930). Oil on canvas

Costume design for Oedipus at Colonnus- Antigone, c. 1899 to 1909 (pencil
1195675 Costume design for Oedipus at Colonnus- Antigone, c. 1899 to 1909 (pencil, pen and black ink, w/c on paper) by Bakst

Ophelia, (pencil, pen and black ink and brown wash, on paper)
1199574 Ophelia, (pencil, pen and black ink and brown wash, on paper) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); 22.3x17.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Portrait of Mary in Greek Costume, 1910 (pencil and chalk on cardboard)
1197545 Portrait of Mary in Greek Costume, 1910 (pencil and chalk on cardboard) by Stuck, Franz von (1863-1928); 60x53.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Leonie Garrido Looking at an Album of Prints, (oil on panel)
1197485 Leonie Garrido Looking at an Album of Prints, (oil on panel) by Garrido, Eduardo-Leon (1856-1906); 55x45.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Spanish, out of copyright

Cafe-Concert Singer, 1879 (oil on canvas)
987538 Cafe-Concert Singer, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); 56x36.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cafe-Concert Singer; Chanteuse de Cafe-concert. Edouard Manet (1832-1883)

Young Girl seated in Oriental Costume, 1905 (oil on canvas)
987416 Young Girl seated in Oriental Costume, 1905 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 81x73 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Gabrielle Leaning; Gabrielle Acoudee, (oil on canvas)
826344 Gabrielle Leaning; Gabrielle Acoudee, (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 29.5x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gabrielle Leaning; Gabrielle Acoudee)

A Classical Beauty, (watercolour on paper)
987324 A Classical Beauty, (watercolour on paper) by Ryland, Henry (1856-1924); 43.2x52.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Classical Beauty. Henry Ryland (1856-1924). Watercolour on paper

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"Hair Ornaments: A Timeless Expression of Beauty and Elegance" From ancient civilizations to modern times, hair ornaments have adorned the heads of women, adding a touch of glamour and sophistication. These exquisite accessories have transcended cultures and eras, leaving their mark on art and fashion. In Odalisque, a captivating oil painting from 1920, an enchanting woman lounges gracefully with a delicate hair ornament adorning her luscious locks. The jewel-like piece harkens back to the opulence of Ancient Iraq's Royal Cemetery at Ur in Sumeria during Early Dynastic III around 2600 BC. Such treasures were worn by noblewomen as symbols of status and beauty. The pastel artwork Alma Natura Ave captures the ethereal allure of nature-inspired hair jewelry. Created by Sylvia DeZon in c. 1937, these intricate pieces evoke a sense of femininity intertwined with natural elements. Sylvia DeZon's comb designs from 1935 to 1942 showcase her mastery in creating ornate yet functional hair accessories. Combining form and function, these combs not only held tresses in place but also added an element of elegance to any hairstyle. In Gakutei's Liu Haichan (Gamma) print from c. 1821/22, we witness how even Taoist immortals embraced the beauty-enhancing power of hair ornaments. This depiction showcases the fusion between spirituality and aesthetics that characterized traditional East Asian culture. Utagawa Toyokuni I's portrayal of courtesans Kojoro and Arashi Sanpachi in 1798 highlights how elaborate hairstyles were integral to Japan's Kabuki theater tradition. Hair ornaments played a crucial role in distinguishing characters' roles while enhancing their allure on stage.