Hoard Collection (#3)

Transport of the treasor Illustration from "The boy
GIA4722098 Transport of the treasor Illustration from " The boys book of pirates and the great sea rovers" by George Albert Williams (1875-1932) 1900 by Williams

The discovery of the sarcophagus, still intact, of Pharaoh Tutankhamun. Ill. d A
GIA4765648 The discovery of the sarcophagus, still intact, of Pharaoh Tutankhamun. Ill. d A. Beltrame. " La Domenica del Corriere". 24/02/1924

Collection of coins, coins by Louis d Or. 16th century Private collection
JLJ4689216 Collection of coins, coins by Louis d Or. 16th century Private collection by French School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Collection of coins, coins by Louis d Or)

The temptation of Saint Anthony The hermit Saint Anthony the Great (251-356
JLJ4684059 The temptation of Saint Anthony The hermit Saint Anthony the Great (251-356) (or Saint Anthony the Hermit or Saint Anthony the Abbe)

Allegory of the vanites of the World. Painting by Pieter Boel (1622-1674) Ec. Flam. 1663
JLJ4687390 Allegory of the vanites of the World. Painting by Pieter Boel (1622-1674) Ec. Flam. 1663. h s/t. Dim: 2, 07 x 2, 60m

Avarice - An old woman looks at her gold coins, which she just came out of her hiding
JLJ4687187 Avarice - An old woman looks at her gold coins, which she just came out of her hiding place, in the light of a candle - Painting by Mathias Stomer (Matthias Stom) (1600-1650) Ec Flam

Illustration for the Tales of the Thousand and One Nights
XEE4171658 Illustration for the Tales of the Thousand and One Nights. Ali Baba (Ali-Baba) enters the rock, saying, Sesame opens you and sees gold barrels. Chromolithography around 1890

View from the surface of the Kimberley Diamond Mine in South Africa. Engraving from 1883
XEE4407654 View from the surface of the Kimberley Diamond Mine in South Africa. Engraving from 1883. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Diamond Fields at the Cape - Washing for Diamonds - Wash diamonds in South Africa in
XEE4153929 The Diamond Fields at the Cape - Washing for Diamonds - Wash diamonds in South Africa in the 19th century. by Unknown Artist

A Miser (chromolitho)
668974 A Miser (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Miser.); © Look and Learn; European, out of copyright

A Rakes Progress I: The Rake Taking Possession of his Estate, 1733 (oil on canvas)
SJS72326 A Rakes Progress I: The Rake Taking Possession of his Estate, 1733 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 62.2x75 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

Alpha and Omega (colour litho)
3620468 Alpha and Omega (colour litho) by Anderson, Martin " Cynicus" (1854-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alpha and Omega)

Hidden treasures that come to light, a great magnificent Roman statue discovered during the excavations
2815442 Hidden treasures that come to light, a great magnificent Roman statue discovered during the excavations... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Niello Ring, The West Yorkshire Hoard (gold)
2771123 Niello Ring, The West Yorkshire Hoard (gold) by Anglo-Saxon; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; (add.info)

Large Filigree Ring, The West Yorkshire Hoard (gold)
2771122 Large Filigree Ring, The West Yorkshire Hoard (gold) by Anglo-Saxon; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; (add.info)

Rich man counting his money (chromolitho)
971991 Rich man counting his money (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rich man counting his money. Eucational card.); © Look and Learn

Art thrace: gold and silver cnemide uses for shin protection
JLJ4582390 Art thrace: gold and silver cnemide uses for shin protection. From the treasure of Vratza called Moguilanskata Moguila. 380-350 BC. Historical Departmental Museum of Vratza

Les filles du Rhine ou l Or du Rhine Representation des ondines playing by the dwarf
JLJ4572034 Les filles du Rhine ou l Or du Rhine Representation des ondines playing by the dwarf Alberich after Richard Wagnars opera " L Or du Rhine"

Virgin surrounded by vanite symbols. Painting by Jan I Kessel The Old Man (1626 - 1679)
JLJ4592875 Virgin surrounded by vanite symbols. Painting by Jan I Kessel The Old Man (1626 - 1679), 17th century. Private collection

The stingy who lost its treasure - Fables de La Fontaine en images d Epinal
LSE4078999 The stingy who lost its treasure - Fables de La Fontaine en images d Epinal, 19th century by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of the Welsh pirate and buccaneer Henry Morgan (1635-1688
GIA4722792 Portrait of the Welsh pirate and buccaneer Henry Morgan (1635-1688) Illustration by J N Marchand (1883-1941) from " Sir Henry Morgan Buccaneer" 1903 by Marchand

Animals and utensils also said Jacobs depart for the Mesopotamia Painting by Pieter
JLJ4684166 Animals and utensils also said Jacobs depart for the Mesopotamia Painting by Pieter Boel (1622-1674), 17th century

Four parts of the world: America. Painting by Cornelis De Baellieur (1607-1671)
JLJ4661831 Four parts of the world: America. Painting by Cornelis De Baellieur (1607-1671), Flemish school, 17th century. La Rochelle, New World Museum by Baellieur

The fire by Brueghel Jan I (1568-1625) 1621 (oil on canvas)
GIA5035881 The fire by Brueghel Jan I (1568-1625) 1621 (oil on canvas) by Brueghel, Jan the Elder (1568-1625); Private Collection; eGiancarlo Costa; Flemish, out of copyright

Description of crimes inflicted on Indians by Spanish settlers - Indians bringing gifts
XEE5033235 Description of crimes inflicted on Indians by Spanish settlers - Indians bringing gifts and gold to the Conquistadors - Engraving by Theodore de Bry in " Narratio regionum indicarum

The discovery of a treasor in the suburbs of a fortified town Miniature taken from a
LRI4667538 The discovery of a treasor in the suburbs of a fortified town Miniature taken from a German translation of the fables of " Kalila (Calila) and Dimna" by Bidpai. (ms. 1389, fol)

Gold mining: indigenous people sift the river in search of gold
GIA4783889 Gold mining: indigenous people sift the river in search of gold. Engraving from the book " Historia general de las Indias

Use of the magic bucket to search for the treasures of the earth - in "
LSE4108162 Use of the magic bucket to search for the treasures of the earth - in " The Book of Mines" by Agricola, 1580 by Unknown Artist

Trainers in the footsteps of the gold reserves that Napoleon I Bonaparte allegedly buried
XEE4184885 Trainers in the footsteps of the gold reserves that Napoleon I Bonaparte allegedly buried during his retirement from Russia have just found a metal chest in the vicinity of Memel in

Cartoon on Queen Victoria by Achille Lemot (1846-1909) - 1899 - Nightmare - more battles
XEE4163587 Cartoon on Queen Victoria by Achille Lemot (1846-1909) - 1899 - Nightmare - more battles, more blood, more gold

Spindle Whorl, The West Yorkshire Hoard (iron)
2771125 Spindle Whorl, The West Yorkshire Hoard (iron) by Anglo-Saxon; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; (add.info)

Garnet Ring, The West Yorkshire Hoard (gold)
2771119 Garnet Ring, The West Yorkshire Hoard (gold) by Anglo-Saxon; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; (add.info)

Avarice in the Kitchen, from a series of prints depicting the Seven Deadly Sins, c
STC227387 Avarice in the Kitchen, from a series of prints depicting the Seven Deadly Sins, c.1850 (colour litho) by Boilly

Discovery of a hoard of Roman silver artefacts at Traprain Law, Scotland, 1919 (litho)
6015369 Discovery of a hoard of Roman silver artefacts at Traprain Law, Scotland, 1919 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Relic: skull of St. John the Baptist brought back in 1206 from the Fourth Crusade to
JLJ4587226 Relic: skull of St. John the Baptist brought back in 1206 from the Fourth Crusade to Constantinople, treasor of the sacristy of the Cathedrale of Amiens

Pearl Fishing by Americans Painting with lapis lazuli (lapis lazuli
JLJ4587041 Pearl Fishing by Americans Painting with lapis lazuli (lapis lazuli) by Antonio Tempesta (1555-1630) 16th century by Tempesta, Antonio (1555-1630); Louvre, Paris

The temptation of Saint Anthony The hermit Saint Anthony the Great (251-356
JLJ4612276 The temptation of Saint Anthony The hermit Saint Anthony the Great (251-356) is subjected to the temptations of the Devil in the desert. Detail

French Revolution: "member of the Revolutionary Committee"
JLJ4564285 French Revolution: " member of the Revolutionary Committee" Gouache des freres Lesueur (18th century)

Ulysses at the Table of Circe (engraving)
973712 Ulysses at the Table of Circe (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ulysses at the Table of Circe)

The search in the seabed for swallowed tresors from ships sank by the Germans during
XEE4188250 The search in the seabed for swallowed tresors from ships sank by the Germans during the First World War: Scaphandlers search the wrecks Cover from " Le petit journal"

Seekers (rabdomanciants) seeking with their stick (divinatory wand
XEE4187938 Seekers (rabdomanciants) seeking with their stick (divinatory wand) a treasure from the Abbey of Cysoing in the North, which was destroyed during the French Revolution

French Delaporte mission to the ruins of Angkor, Cambodia
XEE4166553 French Delaporte mission to the ruins of Angkor, Cambodia, 1874: boarding on the rafts of statues found the Khmer temples

Thesaurizer and Monkey. Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-95)
GIA4781755 Thesaurizer and Monkey. Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-95). Illustration by FranAzois Chauveau (1613-1676). Edition of 1728

Extraction of rubies from the mountain of Sighinan by order of the king of Badakhchan
JLJ4657773 Extraction of rubies from the mountain of Sighinan by order of the king of Badakhchan (region of Persia) Miniature taken from " The Book of Wonders"

Liberality A young woman holding a tray filled with gold and jewelry
JLJ4658559 Liberality A young woman holding a tray filled with gold and jewelry. Painting by Elisabetta Sirani (1638-1665) 17th century Nimes, Museum of Fine Arts by Sirani

Wineries of the treasure of the Banque de France in the 19th century, Engraving
JLJ4642365 Wineries of the treasure of the Banque de France in the 19th century, Engraving, Private Collection by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Uncovering the Secrets: The Champagne Hoard Reveals its Treasures" Step into a world of intrigue and fascination as we delve into the captivating story behind the Champagne Hoard. This collection of artifacts, ranging from ancient Roman coins to exquisite tapestries, offers a glimpse into humanity's eternal fascination with hoarding and wealth. In our journey through time, we encounter Siegfried and Fafner, mythical figures forever linked to tales of greed and treasure. Their stories echo in the Festive Nutty Squirrel series, where mischievous squirrels are drawn to shiny objects like magpies. But it is not just folklore that captures our attention; real-life characters also come alive within this hoard. Picture a miserly man counting his money meticulously, guarding his fortune with an iron grip. His actions mirror those depicted in "MISERS & DEATH, " reminding us of the consequences such obsessions can bring. The Commune/Raid on Dealers serves as a stark reminder that sometimes society rebels against these accumulations of wealth. Yet even amidst chaos, beauty emerges – Brenn and His Share of the Spoils immortalizes one such moment when treasures are distributed among victors. Roman Coins discovered in St Columb Minor transport us back to an era where currency was tangible evidence of power and prosperity. Similarly, excavated objects at Palace Youssoupof offer glimpses into opulence enjoyed by Russian nobility throughout history. A true masterpiece lies within La Dame à la Licorne (Lady and the Unicorn), a wool and silk tapestry that whispers secrets from centuries past. Its intricate design speaks volumes about desire – perhaps for material possessions or something more profound? Finally, we gaze upon reconstructed elements from Staffordshire Hoard's helmet – gold and silver shining brightly after centuries buried beneath earth's surface. These remnants remind us that even hidden treasures eventually resurface for all to admire.