Stool Collection (#30)

Is It Time, 1884 (w / c on paper)
XPG382024 Is It Time, 1884 (w/c on paper) by Henshall, John Henry (1856-1928); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Street scenes of Paris, breakfast in open air, illustration from Le Petit Journal
XIR346303 Street scenes of Paris, breakfast in open air, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 3rd February 1907 (colour litho) by French School

Toulouse-Lautrec in his studio in Rue Caulaincourt, from Toulouse-Lautrec by Gerstle Mack
KW320846 Toulouse-Lautrec in his studio in Rue Caulaincourt, from Toulouse-Lautrec by Gerstle Mack, published 1938 (b/w photo) by French Photographer

Double portrait of Toulouse-Lautrec, from Toulouse-Lautrec by Gerstle Mack
KW320842 Double portrait of Toulouse-Lautrec, from Toulouse-Lautrec by Gerstle Mack, published 1938 (b/w photo) by French Photographer

Portrait of a Lady at a Drawing Table (graphite and brown wash on paper) (detail
XYC291649 Portrait of a Lady at a Drawing Table (graphite and brown wash on paper) (detail of 146389) by Sandby, Paul (1725-1809); 21x16.6 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

New morality; or The promis d installment of the high-priest of the Theophilanthropes, with the homage of Leviathan and his suite, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, engraving 1798

The modern Job! or John Bull and his comforts!, engraving 1816, John Bull, in tattered clothes, seated on a stool, gazing gloomily at a book on the ground: The Extraordinary Red Book

Woman Sewing, 1878-9 (watercolour over graphite on off-white wove watercolor paper)
XOS466554 Woman Sewing, 1878-9 (watercolour over graphite on off-white wove watercolor paper) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); 24.8 x 20 cm; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington D.C

Our Drawing Room at York
BAL34809 Our Drawing Room at York by Best, Mary Ellen (1809-91); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

House of Rest (woodcut) (b / w photo)
XJF277682 House of Rest (woodcut) (b/w photo) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: A man should hardly find four pieces of pewter in a farmers house; ); English, out of copyright

A Meal at the Inn (woodcut)
XJF277678 A Meal at the Inn (woodcut) by English School; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Famous Game of Chess, 1614 (woodcut)
XJF277676 Famous Game of Chess, 1614 (woodcut) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Backgammon Players, c. 1640-45 (oil on wood)
XCF272283 Backgammon Players, c.1640-45 (oil on wood) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); 37.5x56.7 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; Flemish, out of copyright

A camp Kitchen, 1856 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF271079 A camp Kitchen, 1856 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Snuffing out Boney, 1814 (coloured lithograph)
XCF266079 Snuffing out Boney, 1814 (coloured lithograph) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Dog Jacob, from The Illustrated London News, 3rd November 1883 (litho)
XJF272218 The Dog Jacob, from The Illustrated London News, 3rd November 1883 (litho) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

2634708; out of copyright

Esther and Ahasuerus, c. 1775-80 (oil on canvas)
XIR26245 Esther and Ahasuerus, c.1775-80 (oil on canvas) by Langrenee, Francois (1724-1805); 60x74 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Quimper, France; (add.info.: King and Queen of Persia; ); French

Portrait of Nathaniel Lyon (1818-61) (litho)
KW254649 Portrait of Nathaniel Lyon (1818-61) (litho) by Chappel, Alonzo (1828-87) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Buttons maker & lace maker, illustration from the Encyclopedia by Denis Diderot
XIR242806 Buttons maker & lace maker, illustration from the Encyclopedia by Denis Diderot (1713-84) 1751-72 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Goussier

Christophe and the Fat Sylvie, illustration from Le Pere Goriot by Honore de Balzac
XIR239748 Christophe and the Fat Sylvie, illustration from Le Pere Goriot by Honore de Balzac (1799-1850) (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Loom for weaving stockings, illustration from the Encyclopedia by Denis Diderot
XIR224677 Loom for weaving stockings, illustration from the Encyclopedia by Denis Diderot (1713-84) 1751-72 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

The Arab Merchant (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)
XIR217896 The Arab Merchant (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

The potter, 1574 (woodcut) (b / w photo)
XIR217889 The potter, 1574 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by Amman, Jost (1539-91); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; Swiss, out of copyright

Lothair (941-86) leads his army into battle, from Histoire de France by Colart
KW177728 Lothair (941-86) leads his army into battle, from Histoire de France by Colart, published c.1840 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; French

Shoemaker in store for his house and a customer, Adriaen van Ostade, 1671

Pancakes Bakster, Theodor Matham, Frederik de Wit, 1630-1690

Smoking farmer with pipe, print maker: Matthijs Pool, Cornelis Dusart, 1696 - 1727

The ungrateful children, Bartholomeus Willemsz. Dolendo, Joos de Bosscher, 1590

The Studio 50, rue Saint-Didier (oil on canvas)
XIR164904 The Studio 50, rue Saint-Didier (oil on canvas) by Renoux, Jules Ernest (1863-1932); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

The Blacksmiths (oil on canvas)
XIR158887 The Blacksmiths (oil on canvas) by Raffaelli, Jean Francois (1850-1924); Musee de la Chartreuse, Douai, France; French, out of copyright

Girl at the Piano, David Bles, in or before 1863

The Alchemist at work, engraved by Hieronymus Cock (c. 1510-70) (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR224714 The Alchemist at work, engraved by Hieronymus Cock (c.1510-70) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Eye surgery to remove cataracts (pen and ink on paper) (b / w photo)
XJF140215 Eye surgery to remove cataracts (pen and ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Spanish School, (17th century); Private Collection; Spanish, out of copyright

The Gem Engraver, published by Hartman Schopper (woodcut) (b / w photo)
XJF137068 The Gem Engraver, published by Hartman Schopper (woodcut) (b/w photo) by German School, (16th century); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Three richly dressed figures enter a room. Lovers caught by surprise. print maker: Jacob Folkema (mentioned on object), Dating 1702 - 1767

Dwarf, from the front, leaning on a crutch, a hood or large collar on the head, right arm raised cramped, with grotesques, almost all these figures are dwarfs, many are hunchbacked, Jacques Callot

Bass Viol, Score Sheet and a Sword, 1693 (oil on canvas)
XIR186206 Bass Viol, Score Sheet and a Sword, 1693 (oil on canvas) by Boyer, (fl.1670-99); 81x99 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Basse, Cahier de Musique et Epee; fake signature of J.B)

Woman in the Cafe Tambourin, 1887 (oil on canvas)
XOS1765641 Woman in the Cafe Tambourin, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); 55.5x46.5 cm; Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

Breakfast Still Life, 1638 (oil on canvas)
XKH147239 Breakfast Still Life, 1638 (oil on canvas) by Heda, Willem Claesz. (1594-1680); 118.4x97.5 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Dutch, out of copyright

Carved wooden stools from the Niger-Benue district, from The History of Mankind, Vol
BAL126316 Carved wooden stools from the Niger-Benue district, from The History of Mankind, Vol.III, by Prof. Friedrich Ratzel, 1898 (engraving) by English School

Beattys Pianos, My price for this instrument boxed & delivered on board cars at $ 297.50 Washington, N. J.-with fine Piano Cover, Stool, Book, & Music, 1880, 19th century engraving, USA, America

Folding Stool; Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sene, French, 1748 - 1803, master 1769, Carved by Nicolas-Francois Vallois, French, born 1738, active through the 1780s, Originally gilded by Chatard

Stool (tabouret); Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1710 - 1720; Gessoed and gilded walnut; modern leather upholstery; Object: H: 47 x W: 63.5 x D: 47.9 cm (H: 1 ft. 6 1/2 in. x W: 2 ft. 1 in)

Hamlet and his Mother; The Closet Scene Dated in red paint, lower left: PINXIT
Hamlet and his Mother; The Closet Scene Dated in red paint, lower left: " PINXIT 1846", Richard Dadd, 1817-1886, British

Slender, with the Assistance of Shallow, Courting Anne Page, from The Merry
Slender, with the Assistance of Shallow, Courting Anne Page, from " The Merry Wives of Windsor, " Act III, Scene iv Slender, with the assistance of Shallow, courting Anne Page

Night Signed and dated, lower left: J
Night Signed and dated, lower left: " J. Whestley pin[x] 1[7]9[9]", Francis Wheatley, 1747-1801, British

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"From Long Trails to Quick Lunches: The Stool's Story Unveiled" Step back in time as we embark on a journey through various eras and places, all centered around the humble stool. Picture yourself at Paddington Station in 1936, indulging in a quick lunch or snack bar experience while perched on a sturdy stool. Transporting ourselves further into history, let us visit Cornwall in the early 1900s. A Milkmaid gracefully balances her pail atop a wooden stool as she tends to her daily chores, embodying simplicity and tradition. Now imagine the roaring twenties, where a flapper girl exudes confidence and style while sitting at a cocktail bar. Her elegant posture accentuated by the sleek lines of the stool beneath her adds an air of sophistication to this vibrant era. Transitioning from glamour to tranquility, we encounter Zen priest Ikkyu Osho meditating upon his wooden stool. In silence and stillness, he finds enlightenment amidst chaos—a testament to the power of minimalism. Our journey takes us next to Berlin's Adlon Hotel—an epitome of luxury—where patrons gather around an opulent bar adorned with plush stools. Here conversations flow freely as drinks are savored within this grand setting that has witnessed countless stories unfold. As we move forward through time again, we find ourselves drawn towards artistic expression. "Come to the Show, " whispers an inviting caption alongside images capturing dancers swaying rhythmically on stools during Poodle Polka performances—a delightful fusion of music and movement. Curiosity leads us now towards Walton-on-the-Naze in Essex—a martello tower turned unconventional bar where visitors perch themselves upon unique stools inside its historic walls. This juxtaposition between old-world charm and modernity creates an unforgettable ambiance for those seeking something extraordinary.