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Sophisticated Collection (#3)

"Sophisticated: A Glimpse into Elegance Through Time and Space" Front Façade of the Dorchester Hotel

Background imageSophisticated Collection: Cafe Restaurant Orangery in the Kurpark in the historic foyer in the Kurpark of Bad Homburg vor

Cafe Restaurant Orangery in the Kurpark in the historic foyer in the Kurpark of Bad Homburg vor der Hohe, Taunus, Hesse, Germany

Background imageSophisticated Collection: Marble sculpture of the Greek goddess Hygieia at the Elisabethenbrunnen in the spa gardens of Bad

Marble sculpture of the Greek goddess Hygieia at the Elisabethenbrunnen in the spa gardens of Bad Homburg vor der Hohe, Taunus, Hesse, Germany

Background imageSophisticated Collection: Historic Grand Hotel and changing rooms in Cabourg on the beach, Calvados, Normandy, France

Historic Grand Hotel and changing rooms in Cabourg on the beach, Calvados, Normandy, France

Background imageSophisticated Collection: Historic Hotel Normandy on the seafront of Deauville, Calvados, Normandy, France

Historic Hotel Normandy on the seafront of Deauville, Calvados, Normandy, France

Background imageSophisticated Collection: Kurhaus of Baden-Baden, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Kurhaus of Baden-Baden, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Background imageSophisticated Collection: White Marble III

White Marble III
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Background imageSophisticated Collection: Black Marble II

Black Marble II
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Background imageSophisticated Collection: White Marble Mountain 01

White Marble Mountain 01
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Background imageSophisticated Collection: Iris Still Life

Iris Still Life
Orara Studio

Background imageSophisticated Collection: Tulip Still Life

Tulip Still Life
Orara Studio

Background imageSophisticated Collection: Daisy Still Life

Daisy Still Life
Orara Studio

Background imageSophisticated Collection: Monstera Leaf III

Monstera Leaf III
Orara Studio

Background imageSophisticated Collection: Hummingbird & Flower I

Hummingbird & Flower I
Orara Studio

Background imageSophisticated Collection: Butterfly & Monstera Leaf

Butterfly & Monstera Leaf
Orara Studio

Background imageSophisticated Collection: Palm Leaf Gold II

Palm Leaf Gold II
Orara Studio

Background imageSophisticated Collection: Group in a Restaurant

Group in a Restaurant
A sophisticated group in eveningwear seated in a restaurant. Art Deco style. Date: 1929

Background imageSophisticated Collection: Betty Stockfeld

Betty Stockfeld
Australian actress Betty Stockfeld (1905-1966), mostly known for her film work, but here appearing in a theatrical production of A Cold June at the Duchess Theatre. Date: 1932

Background imageSophisticated Collection: Elizabeth Allan

Elizabeth Allan
English actress Elizabeth Allan (1910-1990), near the beginning of her film career. She went on to make many movies, and was later a frequent panellist on television game shows. Date: circa 1932

Background imageSophisticated Collection: Elena Miramova

Elena Miramova (1901-1992) was a Russian actress who went on to become a playwright. Here she is appearing in a production of Grand Hotel at the Adelphi Theatre. Date: 1931

Background imageSophisticated Collection: Viscountess St Davids

Viscountess St Davids
Doreen Jowett became Viscountess St Davids when she married Jestyn Philipps, 2nd Viscount St Davids in 1938. Date: 1939

Background imageSophisticated Collection: Viscountess Bridport

Viscountess Bridport, formerly Pamela Baker before her marriage to Rowland Hood, 3rd Viscount Bridport in 1934. Date: 1939

Background imageSophisticated Collection: Advert for Louis Philippe lipstick

Advert for Louis Philippe lipstick, claiming to be the most distinguished lipstick in the world. Date: circa 1939

Background imageSophisticated Collection: The front cover of Britannia and Eve magazine from March 1954. Date: 1954

The front cover of Britannia and Eve magazine from March 1954. Date: 1954

Background imageSophisticated Collection: Advert for Courtaulds, makers of rayon fabric. The gown depicted is made by Liberty's

Advert for Courtaulds, makers of rayon fabric. The gown depicted is made by Liberty's. In the background is a scene from Ranelagh Gardens in the 18th century. Date: 1954

Background imageSophisticated Collection: Advert for Morny Perfumes, emphasisng their British provenance. Date: 1932

Advert for Morny Perfumes, emphasisng their British provenance. Date: 1932

Background imageSophisticated Collection: Averil Streatfield (1911-1977) is here seen modelling a crepe romain gown

Averil Streatfield (1911-1977) is here seen modelling a crepe romain gown and a coat bordered with grey fox, by designer Norman Hartnell (1901-1979). Date: 1932

Background imageSophisticated Collection: Sketch illustrating some fashions in women's night attire - a nightgown and pyjamas

Sketch illustrating some fashions in women's night attire - a nightgown and pyjamas. Date: circa 1932

Background imageSophisticated Collection: A sketch showing the current fashion in women's eveningwear, including gloves, jewellery

A sketch showing the current fashion in women's eveningwear, including gloves, jewellery, evening bag and shoes. Date: circa 1932

Background imageSophisticated Collection: Poster, Muratti's Ariston cigarettes

Poster, Muratti's Ariston cigarettes, As smoked by Royalty and the Nobility Date: circa 1950

Background imageSophisticated Collection: PLAY/COWARD/CAVALCADE

PLAY/COWARD/CAVALCADE
A scene from Noel Coward's play. This scene is set at an English seaside town and the sophisticated set includes a beach. Date: 1931

Background imageSophisticated Collection: A Tea Party, c. 1720 (oil on canvas)

A Tea Party, c. 1720 (oil on canvas)
MAN277400 A Tea Party, c.1720 (oil on canvas) by Aken, Joseph van (c.1700-49); 37.4x45.7 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageSophisticated Collection: Beech RC-12K Guardrail Common Sensor 85-0148

Beech RC-12K Guardrail Common Sensor 85-0148
United States Army - Beech RC-12K Guardrail Common Sensor 85-0148 (msn FE-2), very sophisticated ELINT and COMINT aircraft, for use near the battlefield. Date: circa 2000

Background imageSophisticated Collection: Two Springs, 1910 (oil on canvas)

Two Springs, 1910 (oil on canvas)
471203 Two Springs, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Woestyne, Gustave van de (1881-1947); 73x63 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Background imageSophisticated Collection: Summer Life on the yacht, fashion plate from Femina magazine, May 1927 (colour litho)

Summer Life on the yacht, fashion plate from Femina magazine, May 1927 (colour litho)
CHT316946 Summer Life on the yacht, fashion plate from Femina magazine, May 1927 (colour litho) by Benigni, Leon (1892-1948); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSophisticated Collection: Le Grand Decolletage, engraving by H. Reidel, 1921 (pochoir print)

Le Grand Decolletage, engraving by H. Reidel, 1921 (pochoir print)
1123815 Le Grand Decolletage, engraving by H. Reidel, 1921 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Background imageSophisticated Collection: The Miramar at Cannes, fashion plate from Femina magazine, December 1928 (colour litho)

The Miramar at Cannes, fashion plate from Femina magazine, December 1928 (colour litho)
CHT178779 The Miramar at Cannes, fashion plate from Femina magazine, December 1928 (colour litho) by Benigni, Leon (1892-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: a Cannes, comme a Biarritz)

Background imageSophisticated Collection: Portrait of Ursula Bloom (1892-1984) on the Promenade at Walton-on-the-Naze, 1932 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Ursula Bloom (1892-1984) on the Promenade at Walton-on-the-Naze, 1932 (oil on canvas)
CW224236 Portrait of Ursula Bloom (1892-1984) on the Promenade at Walton-on-the-Naze, 1932 (oil on canvas) by Buchel, Charles A

Background imageSophisticated Collection: Portrait of a Young Woman, 1920 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of a Young Woman, 1920 (oil on canvas)
UCL281337 Portrait of a Young Woman, 1920 (oil on canvas) by Knights, Winifred (1899-1947); 50.8x40.7 cm; UCL Art Museum, University College London, UK; © UCL Art Museum

Background imageSophisticated Collection: Bitter Sweet (Sophisticatus Versatilis), illustration from The Bogus Book of Botany by John Weir

Bitter Sweet (Sophisticatus Versatilis), illustration from The Bogus Book of Botany by John Weir
HIG294480 Bitter Sweet (Sophisticatus Versatilis), illustration from The Bogus Book of Botany by John Weir, 1930-48 (ink on paper) by Weir, John (1907-1951); Private Collection

Background imageSophisticated Collection: Day and Night, plate 47 from La Gazette du Bon Ton depicting day and evening dresses

Day and Night, plate 47 from La Gazette du Bon Ton depicting day and evening dresses, 1924-25 (colour litho)
CHT178751 Day and Night, plate 47 from La Gazette du Bon Ton depicting day and evening dresses, 1924-25 (colour litho) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageSophisticated Collection: Under the Eyes of New York Skyscrapers, fashion plate form Femina magazine

Under the Eyes of New York Skyscrapers, fashion plate form Femina magazine, December 1928 (colour litho)
CHT178745 Under the Eyes of New York Skyscrapers, fashion plate form Femina magazine, December 1928 (colour litho) by Benigni, Leon (1892-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: A New-York)

Background imageSophisticated Collection: Eventails, engraved by H. Reidel, 1924 (pochoir print)

Eventails, engraved by H. Reidel, 1924 (pochoir print)
1123807 Eventails, engraved by H. Reidel, 1924 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Background imageSophisticated Collection: Outdoor Evening Dress, fashion plate from Art Gout Beaute magazine, February 1926 (colour litho)

Outdoor Evening Dress, fashion plate from Art Gout Beaute magazine, February 1926 (colour litho)
CHT178756 Outdoor Evening Dress, fashion plate from Art Gout Beaute magazine, February 1926 (colour litho) by Benigni, Leon (1892-1948); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageSophisticated Collection: Madame Rejane, illustration from The Yellow Book, 1893-94 (litho)

Madame Rejane, illustration from The Yellow Book, 1893-94 (litho)
DGC288130 Madame Rejane, illustration from The Yellow Book, 1893-94 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSophisticated Collection: Salem Gold Cigarette Ad (colour litho)

Salem Gold Cigarette Ad (colour litho)
747069 Salem Gold Cigarette Ad (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eBarbara Singer; German, out of copyright

Background imageSophisticated Collection: Fashionable Flapper on Her Way to a Party, 1928 (screen print)

Fashionable Flapper on Her Way to a Party, 1928 (screen print)
2622377 Fashionable Flapper on Her Way to a Party, 1928 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSophisticated Collection: Couple on a Train Reading a Newspaper, 1906 (screen print)

Couple on a Train Reading a Newspaper, 1906 (screen print)
3036148 Couple on a Train Reading a Newspaper, 1906 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of a Victorian couple on a train reading a newspaper; screen)

Background imageSophisticated Collection: The Sporting Girl

The Sporting Girl
Portrait of a sophisticated young lady in red. Artist: Joseph W Hammick Date: 1913




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"Sophisticated: A Glimpse into Elegance Through Time and Space" Front Façade of the Dorchester Hotel, 1953: Step into a world where luxury meets refinement at the iconic Dorchester Hotel. Fred MacMurray and Carole Lombard in Mitchell Leisen's Hands Across the Table (1935): Witness the epitome of sophistication as these silver screen legends grace us with their timeless charm. Female / White Dress 1930s: The allure of a bygone era captured in one stunning white dress, exuding elegance and grace. Esplanade at Lake Zell, Zell am See, Salzburg State, Austria: Immerse yourself in breathtaking beauty as you stroll along this picturesque esplanade surrounded by nature's splendor. A Martini Glass: Raise your glass to sophistication with this classic symbol of refined taste and indulgence. The Lady Lloyd of Dolobran by Glyn W. Philpot: Marvel at the exquisite artistry that captures the essence of sophistication through delicate brushstrokes and captivating colors. A modern terracotta warrior displayed in a city center shopping mall: Tradition meets contemporary flair as this unique sculpture adds an air of sophistication to urban landscapes. Mother-of-the-Bride fashion drawn by Barbara Hulanicki: Discover elegance personified through intricate designs tailored for that special day when love takes center stage. Greece / Theatre Audience: Join an audience steeped in culture and appreciation for performing arts, where sophistication intertwines with ancient traditions under starlit skies. White Marble III/II/I : Behold the timeless beauty carved from pristine white marble - a testament to craftsmanship that transcends generations while embodying pure elegance. Intriguing glimpses into various facets living across different mediums transport us to worlds where refinement reigns supreme.