Fur Collar Collection

Portrait of Thomas Jefferson, 1805 (oil on canvas)
NYH154233 Portrait of Thomas Jefferson, 1805 (oil on canvas) by Peale, Rembrandt (1778-1860); 71.1x59.7 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Consuelo Vanderbilt (1877-1964) Duchess of Marlborough, c. 1901 (drypoint)
XIR210434 Consuelo Vanderbilt (1877-1964) Duchess of Marlborough, c.1901 (drypoint) by Helleu, Paul Cesar (1859-1927); Musee des Beaux-Arts Andre Malraux, Le Havre, France; French, out of copyright

English actress, Miss Marjorie Hume seated at her piano

Engraving of Edward Kelley - English astrologer (engraving)
2603955 Engraving of Edward Kelley - English astrologer (engraving); (add.info.: Edward Kelley or Kelly (active 1575) English astrologer and alchemist. Assistant to John Dee

Design for Dress Coat with Otter Muff and Collar, from Costumes Parisiens, pub.1913 (pochoir print)
3664619 Design for Dress Coat with Otter Muff and Collar, from Costumes Parisiens, pub.1913 (pochoir print) by French School, (20th century); The Stapleton Collection.

Kiki Dee, (real name Pauline Matthews) singer and songwriter from Bradford, England. Picture taken at London Airport as Kiki Dee leaves for Nice, France, to sing in The Eurovision Song Contest

Alex Higgins. Snooker player. Alex is pictured here in December 1975 with an unnamed lady. Alex did marry a lady in April 1975, Cara Hasler, and they had a daughter Christel

Driving school for women, Federation of Women's Clubs, 26th November 1935 (b/w photo)
5974405 Driving school for women, Federation of Women's Clubs, 26th November 1935 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection

Barclay Paris, 1919 (pochoir print)
781171 Barclay Paris, 1919 (pochoir print) by Taquoy, Maurice (1878-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from La Guirlande: album mensuel d'art et de litterature (The Garland)

Portrait of Paulus de Nigro, 1518 (oil on panel)
489951 Portrait of Paulus de Nigro, 1518 (oil on panel) by Isenbrandt or Isenbrant, Adriaen (c.1490-1551); 34.5x27.5 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges

Portrait of Nicolas Helincx, advisor to the King, 1592 (oil on panel)
471144 Portrait of Nicolas Helincx, advisor to the King, 1592 (oil on panel) by Pourbus, Frans II (1569-1622); 105x75 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Epitaph of Nikols Rockox and his wife Adriana Perez, 1513-15 (oil on panel)
471121 Epitaph of Nikols Rockox and his wife Adriana Perez, 1513-15 (oil on panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 146x233 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

The Parisian Sphinx, 1875-77 (oil on canvas)
471189 The Parisian Sphinx, 1875-77 (oil on canvas) by Stevens, Alfred Emile (1823-1906); 72x53 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Portrait of Peter Gillis (oil on panel)
471118 Portrait of Peter Gillis (oil on panel) by Massys or Matsys, Quentin (c.1466-1530); 59x46 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Robe, 11th or 12 century (silk) (see also 781419-21)
781420 Robe, 11th or 12 century (silk) (see also 781419-21) by Central Asian School; 120x175 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Slightly waisted with fur collar and cuffs)

Portrait of a Polish Lady [Baroness Posznanska], 1945 (oil on canvas)
6200275 Portrait of a Polish Lady [Baroness Posznanska], 1945 (oil on canvas) by Stuart-Hill, Alexander (1888-1948); 61.6x51.5 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums

Robe, 11th or 12 century (silk) (see also 781420-21)
781419 Robe, 11th or 12 century (silk) (see also 781420-21) by Central Asian School; 120x175 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Slightly waisted with fur collar and cuffs)

Young Woman with Fox Fur Portrait Oil Painting
Portrait of a young woman in 1950s style outfit and wearing a fox fur collar. Oil Painting, painted by the photographer. Closeup of part of a larger painting

Young Woman Traveling and Wearing Fox Fur Oil Painting
Portrait of a young woman in 1950s style outfit and wearing a fox fur collar. Traveling by taxi cab with suitcase. Oil Painting, painted by Judi Parkinson, title: Foxy Lady

The painter Gerhard Munthe, 1885 (oil on canvas)
OVR390562 The painter Gerhard Munthe, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 150x115 cm; Nasjonalgalleriet, Oslo

Knut Baade, 1879 (oil on canvas)
OVR395260 Knut Baade, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Groenvold, Marcus (1845-1929); 138x87 cm; Bergen Art Museum, Norway; (add.info.: Knud Baade (1808-79) Norwegian painter; ); Photo © O. Vaering

Pages from the Album Amicorum of Philipp Hainhofer, 1596-1633
479164 Pages from the Album Amicorum of Philipp Hainhofer, 1596-1633 (pen & ink and watercolour on paper) by European School; 20.8x16 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of a man, presumably Ercole II d Este (oil on canvas)
808678 Portrait of a man, presumably Ercole II d Este (oil on canvas) by Abate, Nicolo dell (c.1509-71); 55.7x47.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Frances Holburne nee Ball, c. 1760 (oil on canvas)
3727699 Frances Holburne nee Ball, c.1760 (oil on canvas) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92) (follower of); 63.5x76.2 cm; The Holburne Museum, Bath

Portrait of gentleman, bust-length, in a fur-lined coat, telling a rosary
6335310 Portrait of gentleman, bust-length, in a fur-lined coat, telling a rosary, set in an architectural surround (oil on panel) by Massys or Metsys

The 7th Earl of Northampton (detail), before 1787 (oil on canvas)
5938194 The 7th Earl of Northampton (detail), before 1787 (oil on canvas) by Batoni, Pompeo Girolamo (1708-87); 237.7x149.2 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

The 7th Earl of Northampton (detail), 1758 (oil on canvas)
5938068 The 7th Earl of Northampton (detail), 1758 (oil on canvas) by Batoni, Pompeo Girolamo (1708-87); 237.7x149.2 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; (add.info.: Charles Compton)

Mrs. Bates, 1793 (mezzotint)
DEC418538 Mrs. Bates, 1793 (mezzotint) by Pether, William (c.1738-1821); 17.6x12.6 cm; Gerald Coke Handel Collection, Foundling Museum, London; (add.info.: possibly Sarah Bates)

Portrait of a Nobleman (perhaps Odet de Foix, seigneur de Lautrec
2829504 Portrait of a Nobleman (perhaps Odet de Foix, seigneur de Lautrec) wearing the Order of St Michael, c.1518 (oil on panel, oak) by French School

Portrait of Erasmus of Rotterdam (oil on panel)
ALI314599 Portrait of Erasmus of Rotterdam (oil on panel) by Massys or Matsys, Quentin (c.1466-1530); 59x46.5 cm; Palazzo Barberini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome

John the Steadfast, Elector of Saxony, 1536 (oil on panel)
BFM286691 John the Steadfast, Elector of Saxony, 1536 (oil on panel) by Cranach, Lucas the Elder (1472-1553); 20.8x14 cm; Schlossmuseum, Schloss Friedenstein, Gotha

Katharina Luther, 1529 (oil on canvas)
BFM286688 Katharina Luther, 1529 (oil on canvas) by Cranach, Lucas the Elder (1472-1553); 38.2x24.9 cm; Schlossmuseum, Schloss Friedenstein, Gotha

Portrait of Francesco Guicciardini (1483-1540) (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)
ALI139999 Portrait of Francesco Guicciardini (1483-1540) (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by Italian School, (16th century); Private Collection; Alinari

Thomas More, Lord Chancellor (1478-1535) engraved by Francesco Bartolozzi (1727-1815
STC152217 Thomas More, Lord Chancellor (1478-1535) engraved by Francesco Bartolozzi (1727-1815) (engraving) by Holbein the Younger

Mery Laurent (1849-1900) Wearing a Fur-Collared Cardigan, 1882 (pastel on canvas)
BRM203393 Mery Laurent (1849-1900) Wearing a Fur-Collared Cardigan, 1882 (pastel on canvas) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); 54x34 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Self Portrait aged 28, 1500, engraved by G. P. Buchner (engraving)
CHT185991 Self Portrait aged 28, 1500, engraved by G. P. Buchner (engraving) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Gaetano Donizetti (oil on canvas)
GIA1122067 Gaetano Donizetti (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (19th century); Museo Teatrale alla Scala, Milan, Italy; (add.info.: Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848)

Portrait of a gentleman (oil on canvas)
2641313 Portrait of a gentleman (oil on canvas) by Tintoretto, Jacopo Robusti (1518-94); 103.5x86.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: three-quarter length, in a fur-lined black coat, by a window)

Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1838 (oil on canvas)
CH379099 Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1838 (oil on canvas) by Linnell, John (1792-1882); 46x38.4 cm; National Portrait Gallery, London

Real-Life Santa Claus, c. 1895 (silver print)
5054636 Real-Life Santa Claus, c.1895 (silver print) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Portrait of Durer, engraved by Lucas Kilian (1579-1637), 1608 (engraving)
877269 Portrait of DAorer, engraved by Lucas Kilian (1579-1637), 1608 (engraving) by Rottenhammer, Hans (1561-1625) (after); 34.2x20.7 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown

Self Portrait with a Velvet Beret (etching)
498418 Self Portrait with a Velvet Beret (etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Etching made after Self Portrait with a Velvet Beret)

Portrait of the Countess of Rocksavage (Sybil Sassoon) 1922 (oil on canvas)
SOU104927 Portrait of the Countess of Rocksavage (Sybil Sassoon) 1922 (oil on canvas) by Lavery, John (1856-1941); 75.9x63.2 cm; Southampton City Art Gallery, Hampshire

Portrait of a man, possibly Cesare Borgia (1476-1507) (oil on canvas)
PWI94325 Portrait of a man, possibly Cesare Borgia (1476-1507) (oil on canvas) by Dossi, Dosso (c.1479-1542); 95x77 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; Italian, out of copyright

Benjamin Franklin, 1778 (pastel on paper)
HEH416395 Benjamin Franklin, 1778 (pastel on paper) by Valade, Jean (1709-87) (attr. to); 72.4x57.2 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

Henry Richardson (oil on canvas)
1781566 Henry Richardson (oil on canvas) by English School, (19th century); 75x61 cm; Royal Hospital Chelsea, London, UK; (add.info)

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"Fur Collar: A Timeless Fashion Statement Across Centuries and Cultures" From the elegant Consuelo Vanderbilt, Duchess of Marlborough, sporting a fur collar in her regal portrait from 1901, to the refined Thomas Jefferson depicted with a hint of luxury in his oil painting from 1805, the allure of the fur collar transcends time. Even English actress Miss Marjorie Hume found comfort and style as she sat at her piano adorned with this fashionable accessory. And who could forget Kiki Dee, the talented singer-songwriter from Bradford, England, whose stage presence was enhanced by her glamorous fur collar? Not limited to celebrities alone, sports icons like snooker player Alex Higgins embraced this trend. In a captivating photograph from December 1975, he exuded confidence while donning his fur-collar jacket. The significance of the fur collar extends beyond fashion; it symbolizes empowerment too. As women fought for their rights and independence in 1935, they proudly wore their fur collars while attending driving school under the Federation of Women's Clubs. Artistic expressions throughout history have also celebrated this timeless accessory. Barclay Paris captured its elegance in a stunning pochoir print dating back to 1919. Meanwhile, portraits such as Paulus de Nigro (1518) and Nicolas Helincx (1592) showcase how individuals sought prestige through their choice of attire. Intriguingly enough, even epitaphs immortalize these luxurious collars. The epitaph of Nikols Rockox and his wife Adriana Perez (1513-15) depicts them wearing exquisite furs as symbols of status and wealth. Lastly, let us not overlook "The Parisian Sphinx" painted between 1875-77—a masterpiece that captures both mystery and sophistication through its portrayal of an enigmatic woman draped in an opulent fur collar. Throughout history and across various cultures, the fur collar has remained a coveted fashion statement.