Aristocratic Collection (#33)

(1732-1805). American physician and statesman. Stipple engraving, 19th century
NOBLE WIMBERLEY JONES (1732-1805). American physician and statesman. Stipple engraving, 19th century

Hands of the Duchess of York, left, and the Duke of York in an X-ray, 1896
ROENTGEN X-RAY, 1896. Hands of the Duchess of York, left, and the Duke of York in an X-ray, 1896

Portrait of a young aristocratic lady. 19th c. Genoese school. Oil on canvas. ITALY. Rome. Galleria Nazionale d Arte Antica (National Gallery of Ancient Art)

Principessa Di Capua
PENELOPE SMYTH, principessa CAPUA, portrayed in a handsome ball dress as befits her aristocratic station - but who knows anything more about her ? Date: 1815 - 1882

The small but very well proportioned main chateau building Chateau Thieuley La Sauve Majeure Entre-deux-Mers Bordeaux Gironde Aquitaine France

Chateau Haut Sarpe with two lion stone statues and a road lined with bushes leading up to the gate. Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, Gironde, Aquitaine, France

The medieval Chateau de Pressac main building Chateau de Pressac St Etienne de Lisse Saint Emilion Bordeaux Gironde Aquitaine France

Chateau La Couspaude, the main building, with a white iron fence a French flag and a statue of a black horse in the court yard Saint Emilion Bordeaux Gironde Aquitaine France

The main chateau building, renovated by Jorgensen, seen through a black iron gate Chateau de Haux Premieres Cotes de Bordeaux Entre-deux-Mers Bordeaux Gironde Aquitaine France

The oriental style winery building which is nothing but a facade of Chateau Cos d Estournel Saint Estephe Medoc Bordeaux Gironde Aquitaine France

The main building with its tower and a pond with a reflection Chateau Bouscaut Cru Classe Cadaujac Graves Pessac Leognan Bordeaux Gironde Aquitaine France

The main building with its tower Chateau Bouscaut Cru Classe Cadaujac Graves Pessac Leognan Bordeaux Gironde Aquitaine France

The main chateau building with its tower and a pond showing a reflection Chateau Bouscaut Cru Classe Cadaujac Graves Pessac Leognan Bordeaux Gironde Aquitaine France

Chateau Beau Sejour Becot Saint Emilion Bordeaux Gironde Aquitaine France

The Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron and pond Pauillac Medoc Bordeaux Gironde Aquitaine France

Chateau d Armailhac previously known as Mouton Baronne Mouton Baron Mouton d Armailhac with its half finished building Pauillac Medoc Bordeaux Gironde Aquitaine France

A view over the vineyard and the main chateau building in the distance Chateau de Haux Premieres Cotes de Bordeaux Entre-deux-Mers Bordeaux Gironde Aquitaine France

A group of visiting wine tasters in the garden in front of the chateau Chateau Kirwan, Cantenac Margaux Medoc Bordeaux Gironde Aquitaine France

A view of the chateau building across the grass lawn in the garden Chateau Kirwan, Cantenac Margaux Medoc Bordeaux Gironde Aquitaine France

A black iron gate and main chateau building at Chateau Canon Saint Emilion Bordeaux Gironde Aquitaine France

The Chateau Margaux built in 1802 19th century by the architect Combes, with black iron gate Margaux Medoc Bordeaux Gironde Aquitaine France

Lithograph, French, 19th century
HORSEBACK RIDING. Lithograph, French, 19th century

Warning To Noblemen. Treat Your American Wife With Kindness. Pen and ink drawing by Charles Dana Gibson, 1900
GIBSON: WARNING, 1900. Warning To Noblemen. Treat Your American Wife With Kindness. Pen and ink drawing by Charles Dana Gibson, 1900

General Washington and Lafayette at Valley Forge, 1777: colored lithograph, 19th century
WASHINGTON: VALLEY FORGE. General Washington and Lafayette at Valley Forge, 1777: colored lithograph, 19th century

CIVIL WAR: HEADQUARTERS. William Frederick Scarlett, 3rd Baron Abinger (Lieutenant Colonel Scots Fusiliers Guards)
CIVIL WAR: HEADQUARTERS. William Frederick Scarlett, 3rd Baron Abinger (Lieutenant Colonel Scots Fusiliers Guards, seated, first left) visiting the headquarters of the Army of the Potomac, Falmouth

ENGLAND: STATELY HOME. Petworth House, West Sussex, with grounds landscaped by Lancelot Capability Brown. Wood engraving, 19th century

MARIE DE LA PELTRIE (1603-1671). Full name: Marie-Madeleine de Chauvigny de la Peltrie. French aristocrat, founder of the order of Ursulines of Quebec, Canada. Wood engraving, late 19th century

ROYAL WEDDING, 1871. Wedding guests arrive at Windsor Castle to attend the wedding of Princess Louise, sixth child of Queen Victoria, and John, Marquess of Lorne, 1871

SPAIN: CARPET, c1425. Spanish wool armorial carpet, c1425

TICHBORNE TRIAL, 1871. The trial in England of Sir Roger Tichborne, left. Line engraving, English, 1871

JOHN RUSSELL (c1486-1555). First Earl of Bedford. Coper engraving, English, 1739

FRANCE: BAPTISM. Baptism in church. Line engraving, French, after Bernard Picart (1673-1733)

PRINCE LOBKOWITZ (1772-1816). Franz Joseph Maximilian Lobkowitz. Bohemian aristocrat; patron of Ludwig van Beethoven. Aquatint engraving by Carl Pfeiffer, c1800, after a painting by Oelenhainz

JUDAISM: SADDUCEE. Line engraving, German, 18th century

PRINCE METTERNICH (1773-1859). Prince Klemens Wenzel Nepomuk Lothar von Metternich. Austrian statesman. Stipple engraving after the painting by François Gerard, 1808

DUC de BEAUFORT (1616-1669). Francois de Vendome de Bourbon. French soldier and admiral. Steel engraving, French, 19th century

SAINT FRANCIS BORGIA (1510-1572). Spanish noble and prelate; General of the Society of Jesus, 1565-1572. Saint Francis Borgia before the coffin of Queen Isabella of Portugal. Line engraving, 1876

DOROTHY BLAND JORDAN (1762-1816). English actress and mistress of the Duke of Clarence (later William IV). In the role of Peggy from The Country Girl

HAWAIIAN COURT, c1875. A garden party at the Hawaiian court

SODOM & GOMORRAH. The Lord rained upon Sodom and upon Gomorrah brimstone and fire from the Lord out of heaven...his (Lot s) wife looked back from behind him

KNIGHTS: TRIAL BY COMBAT. Engraving after a miniature in the 15th-century French manuscript of Ceremonies des gages de bataille

The General Strike, 1926: volunteers
Are we downhearted? The answer is Negative. A page from The Tatler, applauding the magnificent response which all classes of Society made to the Governments call for volunteers in the wake of

Major General Brocklehurst, Cottesmore Hunt
Major General John Fielden Brocklehurst (later Lord Ranksborough, 1852-1921), soldier, courtier and Liberal politician. Seen here as Master of the Cottesmore Hunt (Rutland)

Daimler Light
The Daimler Light Straight Eight will set you back all of L1200, but for your money you get the fastest Daimler yet produced, with aristocratic looks and comfort as well. Date: 1937

Costumes 18th Century
Aristocratic costumes of the late 18th century. The period was light-hearted, the dances, such as the quadrille and gavotte, were stately and unambitious. Date: late 18th century

Guinea Day at the Festival Gardens, Festival of Britain
A cartoon depicting Guinea Day at the Festival Gardens, Festival of Britain, with upper class people in their best clothes, taking part in some unlikely (for them) fairground activities

H Miller. For shes a grand lady
For shes a grand lady -- thats very clear. Children playing a game in a garden. 20th century

Silhouette of Mr & Mrs Home Robertson with Mrs J. M. Pryor
This striking silhouette shows Mr and Mrs Home Robertson of Paxton House, Berwick-on-Tweed, and Mrs J. M. Pryor, wife of Mr J. M. Pryor, of Dane End, Hertfordshire

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Step into the world of aristocratic elegance and indulge in the opulence that defines it. From the grandeur of Holkham Hall, Norfolk, England to a lavish dinner in an aristocratic French home, immerse yourself in refined luxury. Witness the enchanting scene as a lady delicately plays her lute at Knole, filling the air with melodic sophistication. Peek into a private moment as another noblewoman gracefully adorns herself in her bedroom at Knole. Transport yourself back to 1880 Cheshire, England through an exquisite engraving capturing the majesty of Cholmondeley Castle. Marvel at the wisdom and grace exuded by a Chinese Doctor circa 1915, embodying both Eastern mystique and aristocratic poise. Witness Liza Maugham and Vincent Paravicini engage in captivating conversation while maintaining their regal composure. Meet Mrs Flash Kellett, whose presence commands attention wherever she goes. Experience history come alive within the walls of Hardwick Hall (1597), Derbyshire, England - its architecture reflecting aristocracy's enduring legacy. Lose yourself in a romantic waltz as an elegant couple glides across the dance floor with effortless charm. Observe an intimate moment as an aristocratic French lady indulges in bathing and dressing rituals fit for royalty. Admire the intricate Consular diptych of Boethius (ivory relief) from 487 AD - a testament to artistry cherished by nobility throughout time. Let these glimpses into aristocracy ignite your imagination and transport you to a realm where refinement reigns supreme.