Maitre Collection

Jacques De Molay
JACQUES DE MOLAY French knight, Grand Maitre des Templiers, arrested and burned by Philippe IV who was jealous of the Templars power

Woman Fencing 1930
Eleanor Macdonald, the only woman to whom the degree of Maitre d Armes de l Academie d Epee de Paris has been awarded, shows us how attractive breeches can be

Charles, Maitre d of Claridges
" Charles, " the maitre d hotel at Claridges, known to everyone, who had ever had a meal in the hotels dining room

Armand Belli, maitre d'Hotel at Rector's Club
A portrait of Armand Belli, maitre d'Hotel at Rector's Club, December 1923 Date: 1923

Victor Perosino, maitre d'Hotel, The Grafton Galleries Club
A portrait of Victor Perosino, maitre d'Hotel at the Grafton Galleries Club, December 1922 Date: 1923

Entombment sculpture, Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Chaource
Entombment, or Holy Sepulchre, sculptural group, 1515, by the Master of Chaource, made for the sepulchral chapel of Nicolas de Monstier and Jacqueline de Laignes

Un Maitre D'Hotel
A side profile portrait sketch of a rather large butler, standing with his hand sbehind his back, holding a white cloth. Date: circa 1901

Programme, Imperial Theatre, Rue de Courcelles, Paris
Programme, Le Maitre d'Ecole (The Schoolmaster), by Lockroy, performed by a group of young amateur comedians, Imperial Theatre, Rue de Courcelles, Paris, 15 March 1865

A Benedictine monk with two St Bernard rescue dogs
The postcard is titled Maitre et Serviteurs The figures are shown in a snowy landscape. Date: circa 1910

WW2 - Comic Postcard - Table turned on the diner - " See that you re polite to our Waitresses - we can get plenty of customers." 1945

Some famous hoteliers of today
Page from The Bystander featuring photographs of well-known hoteliers and restaurant managers or owners. Clockwise from top

Uniform of a second mate, second maitre, French Navy, 1844. Handcoloured woodblock print by Pauquet after A. Gusman from Eugene Paninis Marine, arsenaux, navires, equipages, navigation, atterages

Uniform of a ships captain, French Navy, 1844
Uniform of a ships captain, capitaine de vaisseau, French Navy, 1844. Handcoloured woodblock print by Pauquet after Louis from Eugene Paninis Marine, arsenaux, navires, equipages, navigation

Uniform of a first mate, premier maitre, French Navy, 1844. Handcoloured woodblock print by Pauquet after Goyer from Eugene Paninis Marine, arsenaux, navires, equipages, navigation, atterages

Uniform of a naval student of the first grade, 1844
Uniform of a naval student of the first grade, Eleve de premiere classe, 1844. Handcoloured woodblock print by Pauquet after Bara et Gerard from Eugene Paninis Marine, arsenaux, navires, equipages

Le Maitre, 1907 (oil on canvas)
615721 Le Maitre, 1907 (oil on canvas) by Deutsch, Ludwig (1855-1935); 124.5x149.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

The Florida nightclub by Hynes
Impressions and personalities at the Florida Club in South Bruton Mews, renowned for its glass dance floor, which triggered a craze for them in other clubs in and around London

Plates from Lille, 18th century: cupids holding a banner reading Maitre d Aligne from 1767, and plate decorated with gold, blue and white foliage

Thibault VIII de Neufchatel, grand maitre de France, d. 1459. Chromolithograph from Loredan Larcheys Ancien Armorial Equestre de la Toison d Or et de l Europe au 15e siecle

Raucourt as Maitre d Ecole in Les Mysteres de Paris, 1844
Achille Raucourt as Maitre d Ecole in Les Mysteres de Paris by Eugene Sue, Theatre de la Porte St. Martin, 1844. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Victor Dollet from Galerie Dramatique

Noel Bardou as Maitre Jacques in le Diable-a-Quatre, 1845
Noel Bardou as Maitre Jacques in le Diable-a-Quatre by Delaporte, Theatre du Vaudeville, 1845. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor Dollets Galerie

Michel Ancel des Granges, Maitre des Ceremonies at the coronation of King Louis XV. Handcoloured lithograph after a painting of the coronation of Lous XV from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs

Martin Joubert, master surgeon and chemist
Martin Joubert, Maitre Chirurgien-Chemiste, master surgeon and chemist, under King Louis XIII. Handcoloured lithograph by Breton after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolio X from Le

Maitre de la Chambre des Comptes, 16th century
Maitre de la Chambre des Comptes, reign of King Henry IV of France. Handcoloured lithograph directed by Breton and Borromee after a miniature from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes

Rigaud d Aureille, knight, ambassador and maitre d hotel du roi, 1455-1517. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres portfolio VIII 5

Marin de Montchenu, Baron Montchenu 1498-1543
Marin de Montchenu, Baron Montchenu, ambassador and premier maitre d hotel to King Francis I, 1498-1543. Handcoloured lithograph after a miniature of the court of King Francis I in Roger de

Tanneguy IV du Chatel, vicomte de la Belliere d. 1477
Tanneguy IV du Chatel, vicomte de la Belliere, grand maitre d hotel of Francis II, Duke of Brittany, d. 1477. Handcoloured lithograph after a figure in a tapestry depicting Esther

Zizim, fils de Mahomet II, dinant a la table du grand maitre (engraving)
3644811 Zizim, fils de Mahomet II, dinant a la table du grand maitre (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zizim, fils de Mahomet II)

Maitre d ecole chinois (engraving)
3635611 Maitre d ecole chinois (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maitre d ecole chinois)

Leopold Mozart, pere de Marianne Mozart, virtuose agee de onze ans, et de J-C Wolfgang Mozart
5215641 Leopold Mozart, pere de Marianne Mozart, virtuose agee de onze ans, et de J-C Wolfgang Mozart, compositeur et maitre de musique, age de sept ans (engraving) by French School

L Assyrien deviendra leur maitre, Samarie sera detruite, Prophetie d Osee (engraving)
3625896 L Assyrien deviendra leur maitre, Samarie sera detruite, Prophetie d Osee (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L Assyrien deviendra leur maitre)

The Ballet Master, 1875 (pastel)
PWI83601 The Ballet Master, 1875 (pastel) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 48x30 cm; Private Collection; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

The Trial of Mons Zola, a Corner of the Reporters Desk in the Paris Assize Court (engraving)
1039378 The Trial of Mons Zola, a Corner of the Reporters Desk in the Paris Assize Court (engraving) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Robert Vinot, maitre cuisinier (engraving)
3645441 Robert Vinot, maitre cuisinier (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Vinot, maitre cuisinier. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1867)

Bethlehem and the Shepherds (chromolitho)
668495 Bethlehem and the Shepherds (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bethlehem and the Shepherds)

Job maitre d ecole (engraving)
3657552 Job maitre d ecole (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Job maitre d ecole. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1845)

Le maitre autel, commence en 1699 et acheve en 1714 (engraving)
963428 Le maitre autel, commence en 1699 et acheve en 1714 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le maitre autel, commence en 1699 et acheve en 1714)

Le maitre autel au quatorzieme siecle, dessin de M Viollet-le-Duc (engraving)
963422 Le maitre autel au quatorzieme siecle, dessin de M Viollet-le-Duc (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le maitre autel au quatorzieme siecle)

L eglise Sainte-Croix, ses dependances et son ilot; d apres un plan manuscrit du XVe siecle
963052 L eglise Sainte-Croix, ses dependances et son ilot; d apres un plan manuscrit du XVe siecle, communique par M Albert Lenoir (engraving) by French School

Edmond Maitre, 1869. Creator: Frederic Bazille
Edmond Maitre, 1869

Patron Apes Maitre d Date: 1950

Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme, Moliere
LE BOURGEOIS GENTILHOMME Louis Leloir (1860-1919) in the role of the Maitre de Philosophie (Master of Philosophy); Coquelin Cadet as Monsieur Jourdain; Jules Truffier as the Maitre de Danse

WELL AT MOULINS, FRANCE
In this well in the rue des Grenouilles, at Moulins, France, maitre Jean Cabuche, being drunk, fell and was drowned, polluting the water for his neighbours Date: medieval

Jacques De Molay
JACQUES DE MOLAY, Grand Maitre des Templiers, arrested and burned by Philippe IV who was jealous of the Templars power Date: 1243 - 1314

A Studio at Les Batignolles, 1870. Artist: Fantin-Latour, Henri (1836-1904)
A Studio at Les Batignolles, 1870. Found in the collection of the Musee d Orsay, Paris

Louis (1757-1821) Marquis de Fontanes (oil on canvas)
XIR178991 Louis (1757-1821) Marquis de Fontanes (oil on canvas) by Lavaudan, Alphonse (1796-1857); 218x142 cm; ChAteau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

Sergius Orata and other Romans, 1473-1480. Artist: Francois Fouquet
Sergius Orata and other Romans, 1473-1480. Sergius Orata pointing to the hanging baths (balneae pensiles) invented by him; Sergius Orata inspecting his artificial preserves for sea-fish;

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"Maitre: Masters of Hospitality and Grace" Step into the world of "maitre, " where legends are born, elegance is perfected, and hospitality reigns supreme. From historical figures to exquisite sculptures, this captivating term encompasses a myriad of fascinating stories. In the annals of history, one cannot overlook Jacques De Molay, the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar. His unwavering dedication to his order echoes through time, leaving an indelible mark on the legacy of "maitre. " Traveling forward in time to 1930, we encounter a remarkable sight - a woman fencing with finesse and skill. Her graceful movements embody the essence of "maitre, " showcasing that mastery extends beyond gender boundaries. Charles, Maitre d' at Claridges exudes sophistication as he orchestrates flawless dining experiences for discerning guests. With every gesture and recommendation, he personifies what it means to be a true master in his field. Armand Belli stands tall as maitre d'Hotel at Rector's Club; his impeccable attention to detail ensures that each guest feels like royalty. The artistry behind creating unforgettable moments lies within Armand's capable hands. Victor Perosino takes center stage as maitre d'Hotel at The Grafton Galleries Club. With an air of refined charm and expertise in gastronomy, he curates extraordinary events that leave attendees enchanted by their surroundings. The entombment sculpture adorning Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste in Chaource captures our attention multiple times - its intricate details tell tales of devotion and reverence throughout centuries past. This masterpiece serves as a reminder that even art can possess elements synonymous with "maitre. " Unveiling another facet of this multifaceted term brings us face-to-face with A Benedictine monk accompanied by two St Bernard rescue dogs. Their presence evokes feelings of warmth, compassion, and a dedication to service.