Luxuriously Collection

Imperial Airways Poster, Travel Luxuriously in the Worlds largest air liners, serving Europe, Africa, India and the Far East. Showing two pilots in the cockpit of a Heracles, and passengers boarding

Christian Dior sketching a fashion design, 1948
In 1947 Christian Dior (1905-1957) created a sensational collection labelled the New Look. His designs centred around gowns with an 18 inch waist, which focused attention on the bust and hips

Golfspiel / Golf Game (colour litho)
8666149 Golfspiel / Golf Game (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Golfspiel)

The Great Bed, c.1585 (embriodery)
7141207 The Great Bed, c.1585 (embriodery); Parham House, West Sussex, UK; (add.info.: The interior of the bed dates from c.1585)

Herbert Duncan Furs: Natural Silver Blue Mink, Natural White Mink (b/w photo)
8637206 Herbert Duncan Furs: Natural Silver Blue Mink, Natural White Mink (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Natural Silver Blue Mink)

Herbert Duncan Furs: Natural Aleutian Mink (b/w photo)
8637205 Herbert Duncan Furs: Natural Aleutian Mink (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Natural Aleutian Mink)

Diamond aigrette or tiara, c.1900 (gold, silver & diamonds)
8677816 Diamond aigrette or tiara, c.1900 (gold, silver & diamonds) by European School; height: 10, circumference: 21 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Old- and rose-cut diamonds, silver and gold)

Diamond aigrette or tiara, c.1900 (gold, silver & diamonds)
8677815 Diamond aigrette or tiara, c.1900 (gold, silver & diamonds) by European School; height: 10, circumference: 21 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Old- and rose-cut diamonds, silver and gold)

Ballett Und Oper / Ballet and Opera (colour litho)
8666186 Ballett Und Oper / Ballet and Opera (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ballett Und Oper)

Page from article of 1904 on Belgravia and its Mansions. (b/w photo)
8667343 Page from article of 1904 on Belgravia and its Mansions. (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Upper class guests, 1886
3479449 Upper class guests, 1886; (add.info.: Upper class female greets her guests as they arrive at her from by horse and carriage. Leisure fleur, London 1886.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Large painted panels from Hertfordshire
3330226 Large painted panels from Hertfordshire; (add.info.: Large painted panels from Hertfordshire. Dated 2nd Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Large painted panels from Hertfordshire
3330224 Large painted panels from Hertfordshire; (add.info.: Large painted panels from Hertfordshire. Dated 2nd Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A late Louis XV ormolu-mounted ebony center table, c. 1755-1758
8701479 A late Louis XV ormolu-mounted ebony center table, c. 1755-1758 by Baumhauer, Joseph (d.1772); 85 x 113 x 61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Pope's railway saloon (engraving)
8676690 The Pope's railway saloon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pope's railway saloon)

Interior of the Pope's railway saloon (engraving)
8676687 Interior of the Pope's railway saloon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the Pope's railway saloon)

Savoy Hotel, London: An electro-plating and repairing room (b/w photo)
8634668 Savoy Hotel, London: An electro-plating and repairing room (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An electro-plating and repairing room)

Herbert Duncan Furs: Natural Canadian Ranched Mink (b/w photo)
8637197 Herbert Duncan Furs: Natural Canadian Ranched Mink (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Natural Canadian Ranched Mink)

Advertisement for the Savoy Hotel and Restaurant, London (colour litho)
8677786 Advertisement for the Savoy Hotel and Restaurant, London (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for the Savoy Hotel and Restaurant)

Diamond aigrette or tiara, c.1900 (gold, silver & diamonds)
8677814 Diamond aigrette or tiara, c.1900 (gold, silver & diamonds) by European School; height: 10, circumference: 21 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Old- and rose-cut diamonds, silver and gold)

A coronation robe, advertising card for John Ruszit's Fur Company, New York (engraving)
8677611 A coronation robe, advertising card for John Ruszit's Fur Company, New York (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A coronation robe)

Page from article of 1904 on Belgravia and its Mansions. (b/w photo)
8667348 Page from article of 1904 on Belgravia and its Mansions. (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Luxurious Railway Palace Car (b/w photo)
8658185 Luxurious Railway Palace Car (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Luxurious Railway Palace Car)

The dining room or ball parlour looking northwards at Home House, 20 Portman Square, 1932 (b/w photo)
8794413 The dining room or ball parlour looking northwards at Home House, 20 Portman Square, 1932 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Roman mosaic called Mosaic of the Cortejo Baquico
3499740 Roman mosaic called Mosaic of the Cortejo Baquico; (add.info.: Roman mosaic called Mosaic of the Cortejo Baquico. Bacchic scene. 2nd-3rd centuries. Marble tiles and glass paste)

Herbert Duncan Furs: Dyed Russian Ermine (b/w photo)
8637200 Herbert Duncan Furs: Dyed Russian Ermine (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dyed Russian Ermine)

Herbert Duncan Furs: Leopard (b/w photo)
8637198 Herbert Duncan Furs: Leopard (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leopard)

Savoy Hotel, London: A larder chef giving orders to his clerk (b/w photo)
8634671 Savoy Hotel, London: A larder chef giving orders to his clerk (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A larder chef giving orders to his clerk)

Savoy Hotel, London: Washing plates (b/w photo)
8634669 Savoy Hotel, London: Washing plates (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Washing plates)

Savoy Hotel, London: Hotel chambermaids at dinner (b/w photo)
8634666 Savoy Hotel, London: Hotel chambermaids at dinner (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hotel chambermaids at dinner)

Diamond aigrette or tiara, c.1900 (gold, silver & diamonds)
8677817 Diamond aigrette or tiara, c.1900 (gold, silver & diamonds) by European School; height: 10, circumference: 21 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Old- and rose-cut diamonds, silver and gold)

Herbert Duncan Furs: Brad tail (b/w photo)
8637207 Herbert Duncan Furs: Brad tail (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brad tail)

Herbert Duncan Furs: Sheared and Standed Racoon (b/w photo)
8637203 Herbert Duncan Furs: Sheared and Standed Racoon (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sheared and Standed Racoon)

Elegant bathroom, 1930s (b/w photo)
8641337 Elegant bathroom, 1930s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elegant bathroom, 1930s)

Page from article of 1904 on Belgravia and its Mansions. (b/w photo)
8667347 Page from article of 1904 on Belgravia and its Mansions. (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The front drawing room or music room at Home House, 20 Portman Square, 1932 (b/w photo)
8766887 The front drawing room or music room at Home House, 20 Portman Square, 1932 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Herbert Duncan Furs: Seal Musquash (b/w photo)
8637204 Herbert Duncan Furs: Seal Musquash (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seal Musquash)

Herbert Duncan Furs: Persian Broadtail (b/w photo)
8637196 Herbert Duncan Furs: Persian Broadtail (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Persian Broadtail)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630699 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Grand Hotel, Rome (colour litho)
8677808 The Grand Hotel, Rome (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grand Hotel, Rome, Italy.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Votaries of the Weed No 26 (colour litho)
8660514 Votaries of the Weed No 26 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Votaries of the Weed, No 26)

Butlin's Skegness: Dining Halls (b/w photo)
8641685 Butlin's Skegness: Dining Halls (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dining Halls)

Savoy Hotel, London: Kitchens (b/w photo)
8634670 Savoy Hotel, London: Kitchens (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kitchens)

Savoy Hotel, London: A batch of bread (b/w photo)
8634667 Savoy Hotel, London: A batch of bread (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A batch of bread)

Savoy Hotel, London: The engine-room, showing artesian well (b/w photo)
8634663 Savoy Hotel, London: The engine-room, showing artesian well (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The engine-room, showing artesian well)

Rich (engraving)
8651146 Rich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rich. Illustration for The Ladies Treasury, Vol I, 1858.); © Look and Learn

A late Louis XV ormolu-mounted and brass-inlaid ebony meuble d'appui, c. 1758-1764
8701478 A late Louis XV ormolu-mounted and brass-inlaid ebony meuble d'appui, c. 1758-1764 by Baumhauer, Joseph (d.1772); 94 x 161.5 x 49.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A late Louis XV ormolu-mounted and brass-inlaid ebony meuble d'appui, c. 1758-1764
8701477 A late Louis XV ormolu-mounted and brass-inlaid ebony meuble d'appui, c. 1758-1764 by Baumhauer, Joseph (d.1772); 94 x 161.5 x 49.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Indulge in the Art of Luxury: From Imperial Airways to Christian Dior's Sketches" Step into a world where luxury knows no bounds, as we embark on a journey through time and elegance. The allure of opulence is beautifully captured in an iconic Imperial Airways poster, inviting you to travel luxuriously amidst the clouds. In 1948, Christian Dior himself can be seen sketching a fashion design that epitomizes extravagance and sophistication. His visionary creations continue to inspire generations with their timeless allure. As we venture further east, the Shams-Al Emarat stands tall, an edifice of the sun within Tehran's majestic Golestan Palace. Its grandeur transports us back to a bygone era when royalty reveled in lavish surroundings. The marble throne within this palace whispers tales of power and prestige. Adorned with intricate details, it serves as a reminder that true luxury lies not only in comfort but also in craftsmanship. Traveling back even further in time, we encounter a silk doublet from the early 1620s. Its sumptuous fabric reflects an era when nobility draped themselves in exquisite attire as symbols of status and wealth. Otto Rothe's design for luxury furniture takes us to late 19th-century indulgence. A couch fit for royalty beckons one to recline upon its plush cushions while admiring its ornate carvings—a testament to meticulous artistry. Amidst bustling city gates, "The Horsewoman" emerges—an embodiment of grace and refinement atop her white steed. Her lady's seat exudes elegance as she effortlessly commands attention wherever she goes. A mirror designed by Otto Rothe captures our reflection while reflecting our desire for beauty and splendor—its intricately carved frame adding another layer of decadence to any room it graces. Portraits hold stories untold.