Lavish Collection (#8)

Reception of the First Russian Embassy in England, 1865 (engraving)
XJF872768 Reception of the First Russian Embassy in England, 1865 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Exhibition of the Royal Horticultural Society, at the Rotunda, Dublin, illustration
XJF476185 Exhibition of the Royal Horticultural Society, at the Rotunda, Dublin, illustration from The Illustrated London News, 1854 (engraving) by English School

Lansdown Tower - The Scarlet Drawing-Room, published in The Illustrated London News
XJF441246 Lansdown Tower - The Scarlet Drawing-Room, published in The Illustrated London News, 1845 (engraving) by English School

Cleopatra, 1875 (oil on canvas)
XOT359128 Cleopatra, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Makart, Hans (1840-84); Staatsgalerie, Stuttgart, Germany; (add.info.: from the exhibition Cleopatra in the Mirror of Western Art displayed at the Rath)

Dinner Table at Sanssouci, 1850 (oil on canvas)
XPH324163 Dinner Table at Sanssouci, 1850 (oil on canvas) by Menzel, Adolph Friedrich Erdmann von (1815-1905); Schloss Sanssouci, Potsdam, Brandenburg

Coronation of Emperor Alexander III, 1888 (oil on canvas)
BAL3026580 Coronation of Emperor Alexander III, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Becker, Georges (1845-89); State Hermitage Museum, St

The Great Agate Hall in the Catherine Palace at Tsarskoye Selo, 1859 (w / c & white
BAL283541 The Great Agate Hall in the Catherine Palace at Tsarskoye Selo, 1859 (w/c & white colour on paper) by Premazzi, Luigi (Ludwig Osipovich) (1814-91); State Museum Tsarskoye Selo, St

Esther before Ahasuerus, before 1697 (oil on canvas)
XIR170957 Esther before Ahasuerus, before 1697 (oil on canvas) by Coypel, Antoine (1661-1722); 105x137 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Assuerus (486-465 BC) king of Persia; ); French

Japan - Studio Photographic Portrait of a Japanese Geisha Date: circa 1905

Female Heroines - The Russian - a pretty fantasy blonde Russian woman portrait - she is wearing a lavishly adorned tiara. Date: circa 1910s

China - Hong Kong - Chinese Actors in lavish costumes Date: circa 1903

Japan - Miyanoshita Hot Springs, Feudal Castle and Kyushu
Japan - The Miyanoshita Onsen (Hot Springs), A Feudal Castle at Himeji and a train passing through the Chiyo-n-matsubara pine grove at Kyushu

Japan - Nara Park and the Golden Pavilion, Kyoto
Japan - Nara Park and the Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion), Kyoto. The inset photographs are set within a lavish border/background featuring a Kabuki Mask and traditional Japanese drum. Date: circa 1910s

Queen Victoria of Spain, Prince Jaime and Prince of Asturias
Queen Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg, Queen of Spain as husband of King Alfonso XIII (1887-1969) pictured cradling her son Prince Jaime

Kong Chow Temple - Chinatown, San Francisco, California, USA. Date: circa 1930s

Lavish interior of an Arab Bazaar, Tunis, Tunisia Date: circa 1910s

Argentine Pavillon of 1889 Paris Worlds Fair - Buenos Aires
The Argentine Pavillon of the 1889 Paris Worlds Fair after its re-erection at Buenos Aires, where it served as seat of the National Museum of Fine Arts. Date: 1904

The Foyer of the Opera - Paris, France. Date: circa 1910s

Princess Hotel and Cottage Colony, Hamilton, Bermuda Date: circa 1940s

Romania, Bucharest. Ceausescus lavish Parliament Palace (aka Palatul Parlamentului or Casa Poporului), 2nd largest building in the world, interior

Tanzania: Zanzibar, Sultans Palace Hotel on the south end of the island, entrance

Royal wedding 1863 - the Princesss dressing room, Windsor
The dressing room of Princess Alexandra of Denmark(Princess of Wales)(1844-1925)at St Georges Chapel, Windsor, on the occasion of her marriage to Edward Prince of Wales(later Edward VII)(1841-1910)

Wedding presents to Princess Louise and Duke of Fife
Wedding presents given to Princess Louise of Wales and her husband the Duke of Fife, including a dressing case, a gold, flower vase, a mirror, a paper knife, a diamond bangle

Indian Elephant Carriage - India
Indian Decorated Elephant Carriage - Delhi, India. Date: circa 1910s

Ladies Athens Chorus
Members of the Ladies Athens Chorus, photographed shortly before their tour of England, to give recitals of Greek National Songs, wearing their lavish native costumes. Date: 1930

Stylish American woman in her finery
Stylish American woman in her finest clothing, emploring the intended recipient of this card to make sure they " Don t Forget The Date". Date: 1909

Four Turkish men in a room
Four men in a room with two windows overlooking a courtyard. All wear Turkish robes and turbans, and three are sitting cross-legged on the floor

Turkish woman brought coffee
A woman in oriental robes sits smoking a pipe with a very long stem while her servant brings her coffee. There are richly ornamented carpets on the floor. 1756

Eglinton Tournament 8
Among the 100, 000 spectators are 2000 personal guests of the Earl, all in medieval dress, who enjoy the lavish arrangements : this staircase leads to the ballroom. Date: 30 August 1839

Georgia - Batumi - Batumi Cathedral
Batumi Cathedral. Batumi (formerly Batum or Batoum) is a city on the Black Sea coast and capital of Adjara, an autonomous republic in southwest Georgia, 12 miles from the border with Turkey

Party hosted by La Comtesse de Clermont-Tonnerre
A group of revellers in lavish fancy dress at a party hosted by la comtesse de Clermont-Tonnerre. The costumes look very Oriental in theme

Turkish Woman in her interior house clothing
A Turkish woman in her interior house clothing, reclines on an Ottoman settee

Magician performing the cup and balls trick in front of a se
Undated illustration of a magician performing the cup and balls trick in front of a seated audience, entitled " Champy dit Connus". HPG/8/2/1 (xxxi)"

Children of Rama VI of Siam
Three children of King Rama VI of Siam (modern Thailand). On the right is Phra Bat Somdet Phra Poramintharamaha Prajadhipok Phra Pok Klao Chao Yu Hua (1893 - 1941), the future King Rama VII

Izmir, Turkey - Restaurant
A remarkably ornate restaurant building in Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey, called (inc.1905) The Garden of Eden

Viceroys House, New Delhi: West Loggia
The West Loggia of the Viceroy of Indias house in New Delhi, India, with a view looking towards the state dining-room and showing the vaulted ceiling decorated with a delightful mural

Viceroys House, State Ballroom; New Delhi
The State ballroom of the Viceroy of Indias house in New Delhi, India, large enough to hold 1000 guests and showing the principal feature, a wonderful Persian mural depicting various court activities

Myers Great Hippodrome Circus, 1879
Illustration showing a number of scenes from Myers Great Hippodrome circus of 1879. The main image (at bottom) shows the Grand Parade of All Nations

British in Afghanistan
The British force advances on Maidan, where the Amir Dost Mahommed has taken refuge. Lavish bribes fail to win over allies among the native tribes

Congregation / Malta / Boys
A Schools service inside Mosta Church, Mosta, Malta

Xmas Meal (Horkey 1)
An extended family dinner in an English country home : the joints are carved and flagons of beer are drunk

Office Worker
A man with a rather lavish moustache sits at his desk with his cheque book open

Fountains in front of the lavish Emirates Palace Hotel, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Middle East

Evening Coat with Ermine
Loose fitting evening coat shaped like an upturned triangle uses ornately patterned velvet with a high collar & back panel in ermine

C17th Noblewomen
French noblewomen: lace falling collar & collars that mark the transition between that & the ruff; padded sleeves, double-skirts tabbed bodices

Scene at a feast of Hortensius, Ancient Rome
Scene at one of the many lavish feasts laid on by the rich orator and advocate, Quintus Hortensius Hortalus (114-50 BC), in Ancient Rome. He was the first to include peacocks on the menu

Lavish carnival in Nice, France
A lavish carnival in Nice, in the South of France. Revellers descend a grand staircase while others mingle with the crowds and have a jolly time

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Step into a world of opulence and grandeur with these lavish snapshots from history. From the ornate Coronation of the Shah of Iran to the extravagant Viceroys House in New Delhi, every detail exudes luxury. In the Long Drawing-Room, adorned with exquisite tapestries and chandeliers, one can almost hear the melodies of 1920s music sheets coming to life. Gaby Deslys mesmerizes all with her stunning gowns by Drian in 1913, epitomizing elegance and glamour. The Gardens and village at Chateau de Villandry in France transport you to a fairytale land where beauty knows no bounds. Witnessing the Banquet des Chevaliers de L'Ordre du Saint-Esprit is like stepping back in time to an era when indulgence was celebrated. Journeying to Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey reveals a glimpse into the mysterious world of Harem Women, draped in luxurious fabrics that whisper tales untold. The mythological figures of Odysseus & Tiresias remind us that even ancient legends were not immune to extravagance. John Bull Ground Down captures satire through a lavishly hand-colored etching published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795. A woman dressed lavishly in 1925 showcases fashion as artistry itself, capturing an era defined by its flair for excess. Onboard the Cunard Liner RMS Mauretania, passenger elevators whisked guests away effortlessly amidst an atmosphere of refined splendor. Finally, La Martiniere Boys School stands as a testament to architectural magnificence in Lucknow, India - where education meets luxury seamlessly. These glimpses into lavishness throughout history serve as reminders that sometimes it's worth embracing extravagance and allowing ourselves moments of pure indulgence.