Valet Collection (#3)

Persian domestic grooms, armed and in livery, charged to carry the mantle and arms of their masters, to hold the stirrup etc

Jean-Baptiste Clery, 1759-1809. Valet To King Louis Xvi, From Histoire De La Revolution Francaise By Louis Blanc

The Macarony Dressing Room, 1772. Artist: Charles White
The Macarony Dressing Room, 1772. A satire on the affectations of the 18th-century macaroni, a sort of dandy. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century

Map of Carnaby Street, 1960s
Map of showing the location of epicentre of sixties cool, Carnaby Street, in central London, as directed by one of the leading male boutiques, Lord Kitcheners Valet. Date: 1966

Prince, squire and valet, 15th century (1882-1884). A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles, Volume II, F Roy editor, A Challamel, Saint-Antoine, 1882-1884

Page, master and valet, 1440-1450 (1882-1884). After a tapestry in the Cathedral of Bern, Switzerland. A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles, Volume II, F Roy editor

Valet and lords in 14th century costume, 1882-1884. From a minature from 1360-1365. A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles, Volume II, F Roy editor, A Challamel, Saint-Antoine

A French Petit Maitre and his Valet, late 18th century. Artist: Charles Grignion
A French Petit Maitre and his Valet, late 18th century. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston

A Gentlemans Dressing Room, 1771. Artist: J Golder
A Gentlemans Dressing Room, 1771. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London)

The Small Toilette, (1885). Artist: Moreau
The Small Toilette, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

Aristocratic Levee
An aristocrat at his morning levee : while a valet puts the finishing touches to his toilette, a manservant brings a book for his lady friend Date: mid-18th century

Cartoon, Troop transport, WW1
Cartoon, Troop transport. An ex-valet, now a soldier, is surprised to find that his former employer, a baron, is his driver. Date: 1916

Valet or servant, 14th century.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by Leopold Massard from French Costumes from King Clovis to Our Days, Massard, Mifliez, Paris, 1834

English valet of the 16th century. Attributed to Holbein. Handcolored illustration by Edmond Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F

Valet to the hounds under Francis I, with lance, hunting horn and three hunting dogs.. From a tapestry owned by de Saint-Ferreol. Handcolored illustration by E

L Enseigne de Gersaint (detail of the left section), 1720 (oil on canvas)
XIR897872 L Enseigne de Gersaint (detail of the left section), 1720 (oil on canvas) by Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721); Schloss Charlottenburg, Berlin, Germany; (add.info.: L Enseigne de Gersaint)

Antoine Aveline after Jean Mondon, French (1691-1743), l Officieux Valet, 1736, etching with engraving on laid paper

Celebration on the occasion of the anniversary of the Military Order of Maria Theresa
XAM67665 Celebration on the occasion of the anniversary of the Military Order of Maria Theresa, 1861 by L Allemand, Siegmund (1840-1910); Schloss Schonbrunn, Vienna, Austria; German, out of copyright

Abraham Bosse (French, 1602 - 1676), The Valet, engraving in black on laid paper

Celebration given by the Ville of Paris for the benefit of the flood victims in South France
XIR346326 Celebration given by the Ville of Paris for the benefit of the flood victims in South France, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre

Crispin and Scapin, or Scapin and Sylvester, c. 1863-65 (oil on canvas)
XIR78294 Crispin and Scapin, or Scapin and Sylvester, c.1863-65 (oil on canvas) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); 60.5x82 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris

Mr. Weller attacks the executive of Ipswich, illustration from The Pickwick
KW259128 Mr. Weller attacks the executive of Ipswich, illustration from The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens (1812-70) published 1837 (litho) by Browne

Don Juan and the Commendatore, illustration from Don Juan, or Le Festin de Pierre
XIR248215 Don Juan and the Commendatore, illustration from Don Juan, or Le Festin de Pierre by Jean-Baptiste Poquelin (1622-73) known as Moliere

Louis de France (1661-1711) Le Grand Dauphin, 1697 (oil on canvas)
XIR207613 Louis de France (1661-1711) Le Grand Dauphin, 1697 (oil on canvas) by Rigaud, Hyacinthe (1659-1743) (studio of); 108x89 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

John Pritt Harley (1786-1858) as Pedrillo in The Castle of Andalusia by
BAL13500 John Pritt Harley (1786-1858) as Pedrillo in The Castle of Andalusia by John O Keeffe at the Lyceum Theatre, 1815 (w/c on paper) by Wilde

A Jesuit Preaching Against Our Bible, Jack of Spades, from a set of playing cards
XJF128053 A Jesuit Preaching Against Our Bible, Jack of Spades, from a set of playing cards, 1679 (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

A Gentleman at his Toilet, 1660 (oil on panel)
XIR212571 A Gentleman at his Toilet, 1660 (oil on panel) by Venne, Adriaen Pietersz. van de (1589-1662); 41x32 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Valenciennes, France; Dutch, out of copyright

Samurai being followed by a servant (ink and wash on paper)
XIR178783 Samurai being followed by a servant (ink and wash on paper) by Itcho, Hanabusa (1652-1724); Galerie Janette Ostier, Paris

D. C. : AUTOMOBILE, c1919. Automobile owned by Mrs
D.C.: AUTOMOBILE, c1919. Automobile owned by Mrs. Charles W. Richardson in the driveway of her home in Washington, D.C. Photograph by Frances Benjamin Johnston, c1919

TAROT CARD, c1720. Italian tarot cards of the early 18th century featuring (clockwise, from top left) the queen of cups, the king of batons, the valet of swords, and the cavalier of coins

ROYAL ATTENDANTS. A page, valet, and laquais du temps of King Henry III of France. Engraving, c1730

Generous donation to a tramp as well as a doorman
Generous donation from a smart young gent to a tramp as well as a doorman - " I must hand it to you". Date: circa 1940s

Wearing a peeresss robes and coronet, the Duchess of Wellington left Apsley House, Piccadilly, to attend the opening of Parliament by the King

TAROT CARDS, 1664. The seven of coins and the valet of cups from a tarot series engraved at Bologna, Italy, 1664

Male Corset / 1910
An elderly gentleman, desperate to regain the figure of his youth, has his valet lace him into a corset. Date: 1910

Valet to George I
LEWIS MAXIMILIAN MAHOMET Imprisoned by Hungarian Imperialists, employed by George I, became a Christian, did many good works i.e paid debts of over 300 prisoners

Lacing up Master
A gentleman is laced into his corset by his valet

Indian Bearer
A bearer (butler/valet) Punjab

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"Timeless Elegance: The Valet's Touch" In the bustling streets of Carnaby, love blossoms as a couple shares an intimate kiss outside a chic boutique. Their passion is heightened by the allure of fashion and style that surrounds them. Amidst opulent surroundings, knights gather at the Banquet des Chevaliers de L'Ordre du Saint-Esprit. Adorned in lavish attire, their valets stand by attentively, ensuring every detail is perfect for this prestigious event. Transporting us back to the glamorous 1930s, we find ourselves at Commodore Cinema in Orpington. Impeccably dressed staff members don their uniforms with pride as they prepare to provide an unforgettable movie experience for eager patrons. The art of grooming takes center stage as a gentleman readies himself for a night out. His valet meticulously fastens his spats over his boots—a symbol of refinement and sophistication—while he conducts social affairs through the revolutionary invention known as the telephone. A glimpse into history reveals another facet of valeting—the act of shaving one's master. A trusted valet delicately wields a Valet Auto Strop Razor, ensuring his master looks impeccable before stepping out into society. Journeying further back in time to 1772, we enter The Macarony Dressing Room—an exquisite space where gentlemen are transformed into dashing figures ready to conquer high society. Here too stands Cupido, portrayed on paper with ink; a servant in livery whose role transcends time. Carnaby Street emerges once again on our journey through time—a vibrant hub of fashion and cultural revolution during the swinging sixties. This map serves as both guide and testament to its iconic status throughout history. Delving deeper into historical depictions, we encounter Cupido once more—this time captured vividly in ink on paper from 1766.