Gibbons Collection

The Battle Between Cribb and Molineaux, September 28, 1811, October 3, 1811. Cribbs second was John Gully and his bottle-holder Joe Ward

Grinling Gibbons / Evelyn
GRINLING GIBBONS English woodcarver and sculptor, with John Evelyn at the door, about to discover him

Agile Gibbon - Hanging from branches -Sabah - Borneo, Malaysia JPF52709
JPF-14003 Agile Gibbon - Hanging from branches Sabah - Borneo, Malaysia Hylobates agilis Jean-Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Picture No. 10850767
San Diego ZOO - Siamang Gibbon Date:

Steam engine with crew, Southgate, North London
Steam-driven fire engine with crew -- SDFB, Southgate District Council fire service. The date on the vehicle is 1894. The driver standing on the appliance is D Gibbons. Third from right is G Walton

White-handed Gibbon - hanging in tree, Borneo, Malaysia JPF29323
JPF-13199 White-handed Gibbon - hanging in tree Borneo, Malaysia Hylobates lar Jean-Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

White-handed Gibbon - light phase
KF-9185 White-handed Gibbon - light phase Hylobates lar Kenneth W Fink Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Landscape with Gibbons and Cranes, Qing dynasty, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Landscape with Gibbons and Cranes, Qing dynasty, 18th century. Formerly attributed to Qiu Ying

Steam engine with crew, Southgate, North London
Steam-driven fire engine with crew -- SDFB, Southgate District Council fire service. The date on the vehicle is 1894. The driver standing on the appliance is D Gibbons. Third from right is G Walton

Pileated / Capped Gibbon WW 3721 Hylobates lars pilaetus © Wardene Weisser / ARDEA LONDON
WW-3721 CAPPED / PILEATED GIBBON - hanging in tree Hylobates lars pilaetus Bonnie Weisser Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

White-handed Gibbon Malay Peninsula
CLA-52 White-handed Gibbon Malay Peninsula Hylobates lar Mary Clay Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Parthenia or the Maydenhead of the first musicke that ever was printed for the Virginalls, ca 1613. Creator: Anonymous
Parthenia or the Maydenhead of the first musicke that ever was printed for the Virginalls, ca 1613. Private Collection

Picture No. 12018953
White-handed Gibbon female 060. Date:

Grey gibbon (Hylobates muelleri) swinging from branch in rainforest and using foot to grip plant vine, Mount Kinabalu NP, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Officers of The Welsh Guards at Pirbright Camp - (from left): Mitchell, Dante Edward Pemberton Hodgson OBE LM (1904-1978), Sir Alexander Beville Gibbons Stanier, 2nd Baronet of Peplow Hall

Officers of The Welsh Guards near Pirbright - (from left): Stevenson, Major (later Major General) William Augustus Fitzgerald Lane Fox-Pitt, CVO, DSO, MC (1896-1988), Lt. Col

Sir Alexander Stanier, Stevenson and Beckwith-Smith
(from left) Sir Alexander Beville Gibbons Stanier, 2nd Baronet of Peplow Hall, DSO & Bar, MC (1899-1995), (promoted to a Major of the Welsh Guards on 1 October 1932)

Stevenson and Sir Alexander Stanier - Welsh Guards
Stevenson and Sir Alexander Beville Gibbons Stanier, 2nd Baronet of Peplow Hall, DSO & Bar, MC (1899-1995), (promoted to a Major of the Welsh Guards on 1 October 1932)

Mr Alfred Gibbons, editor of The Lady's Pictorial
Mr Alfred Gibbons, editor and journalist of The Lady's Pictorial, an illustrated newspaper, first published monthly, and then weekly

Blythe Knight Ridden By Graham Gibbons The May Festival York The Knavesmire, York Racecorse, England 17 May 2007 Date: 17 May 2007

Graham Gibbons Jockey The May Festival York The Knavesmire, York Racecorse, England 17 May 2007 Date: 17 May 2007

Gibbons, 1863-79 (colour litho)
1000985 Gibbons, 1863-79 (colour litho) by Petraroja, Raimundo (fl.1863-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Atlante zoologico popolare)

Hoolocks Gibbon, 1869 (w / c on paper)
780861 Hoolocks Gibbon, 1869 (w/c on paper) by Wolf, Joseph (1820-99); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; German, out of copyright

The Fanatics, by Miles Malleson, A Play for the Broad-Minded, at the Marina Theatre, Lowestoft, directed by Clifford Hamilton, produced by Arthur Gibbons, from the Queens Theatre

A baby gibbon wrapped in a blanket and held in one hand at London Zoo
1275262 A baby gibbon wrapped in a blanket and held in one hand at London Zoo, June 1922 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

A curious gate called St. John Gate, the oldest house
A curious gate in variegated brickwork called St. John Gate, the oldest house in Stepney. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of Antiquaries

H H Gibbons, Worcestershire County cricketer. Date: 1934

Rosamond Broughton with Miss Gibbs by Madame Yevonde
Miss Rosamond Broughton, debutante daughter of Sir Delves and Lady Broughton, pictured with her young, Siamese gibbon, Miss Gibbs, who is clinging on to her shoulder in the most affectionate manner

Jack Dempsey and Tommy Gibbons in a boxing match

Gibbons, 1863-79 (colour litho)
1000984 Gibbons, 1863-79 (colour litho) by Petraroja, Raimundo (fl.1863-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Atlante zoologico popolare)

Dead Game, Fruit, Flowers, and Corn by Gibbons (b / w photo)
3102458 Dead Game, Fruit, Flowers, and Corn by Gibbons (b/w photo) by Latham, Charles (d.1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dead Game, Fruit, Flowers, and Corn by Gibbons)

Fruit and Flowers by Gibbons in the Tapestry-Room (b / w photo)
3102459 Fruit and Flowers by Gibbons in the Tapestry-Room (b/w photo) by Latham, Charles (d.1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fruit and Flowers by Gibbons in the Tapestry-Room)

Dans Ce Jardin Celeste (engraving)
6003887 Dans Ce Jardin Celeste (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dans Ce Jardin Celeste)

Gibbons at London Zoo. April 1975 75-1806-002

Gibbons at London Zoo. April 1975 75-1806-003

Gibbons at London Zoo. April 1975 75-1806-015

Gibbons at London Zoo. April 1975 75-1806-012

Gibbons at London Zoo. April 1975 75-1806

Gibbons at London Zoo. April 1975 75-1806-008

Gibbons at London Zoo. April 1975 75-1806-009

Gibbons at London Zoo. April 1975 75-1806-001

Gibbons at London Zoo. April 1975 75-1806-016

Gibbons at London Zoo. April 1975 75-1806-006

Portrait of Grinling Gibbons, 1690. Creator: John Smith
Portrait of Grinling Gibbons, 1690

The Christening in the Chapel, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The Christening in the Chapel, 1844. The ceremony of christening the infant daughter of the Marquis and Marchioness of Exeter...was performed by the Bishop of Peterborough...Her Majesty [Queen

The "Wou-wou", or silvery gibbons, 1845. Creator: Unknown
The " Wou-wou", or silvery gibbons, 1845. The " Wou-Wou" or " Moloch, "...is a native of Malacca

G. Gibbons, (1648-1721), 1830. Creator: Unknown
G. Gibbons, (1648-1721), 1830. Grinling Gibbons (1648-1721) English sculptor and wood carver of decorative Baroque garlands in Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Palace, St

Grinling Gibbons, late 17th century, (1930). Creator: John Baptist de Medina
Grinling Gibbons, late 17th century, (1930). Portrait of English sculptor and wood carver Grinling Gibbons (1648-1721), master carver to George I

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"Gibbons: Masters of the Trees and Legends of the Ring" In the historic battle between Cribb and Molineaux on September 28, 1811, and October 3, 1811, two legendary boxers clashed in a fight that would be forever remembered. Just like these fierce competitors, gibbons exhibit strength and agility that captivate our imagination. Renowned artist Grinling Gibbons shares his name with these incredible creatures who swing effortlessly through the branches. Much like Evelyn's admiration for Gibbons' intricate woodcarvings, we too find ourselves marveling at their acrobatic displays. One captivating image captures an agile gibbon hanging from branches in Sabah, Borneo - a testament to their natural habitat in Malaysia. This photo (Picture No. 10850767) transports us into their world as they navigate treetops with grace. As we explore history further, we encounter a steam engine crew in Southgate, North London - a stark contrast to the wild landscapes where gibbons thrive. Yet both demonstrate human ingenuity alongside nature's wonders. The white-handed gibbon reigns supreme among its kin in Borneo and Malay Peninsula. Whether it is seen hanging gracefully from trees (JPF29323) or depicted alongside cranes in Qing dynasty artwork (Creator: Unknown), this species leaves an indelible mark on our hearts. Another stunning photograph showcases the pileated/capped gibbon WW3721 Hylobates lars pilaetus by Wardene Weisser/ARDEA LONDON – capturing its majestic presence amidst lush surroundings. From Thailand to Malaysia's rainforests, gibbons traverse diverse terrains while leaving observers awestruck by their beauty and elegance. Their light phase fur adds another layer of enchantment as they blend seamlessly into their surroundings and can not just ordinary primates; they embody resilience and adaptability while reminding us of the delicate balance between humanity and nature.