House Wine Collection

Merry Company (oil on canvas)
7273878 Merry Company (oil on canvas) by Leyster, Judith (1600-60); 74.5 x 63.2 cm; (add.info.: Framed); Photo © Christies Images

Merry Company (oil on canvas)
7273877 Merry Company (oil on canvas) by Leyster, Judith (1600-60); 74.5 x 63.2 cm; Photo © Christies Images

J aime le vin, je fait l amour (Vieille Ariette): Guilty Childhood, back cover of issue 389 of L Assiette au Beurre
7268493 J aime le vin, je fait l amour (Vieille Ariette): Guilty Childhood, back cover of issue 389 of L Assiette au Beurre, September 1908 by Naudin

The excesses of the Balkan War, Bulgarian soldiers who among the hurrah! Comrades set fire... (colour litho)
2815562 The excesses of the Balkan War, Bulgarian soldiers who among the hurrah! Comrades set fire... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Louis Blanc (litho)
1729026 Louis Blanc (litho) by Gill, Andre (1840-85) (after); (add.info.: Louis Blanc (1811-1882) french historian and politician, caricature by Andre Gill)

Simon the Cellarer, 19th century (Watercolour)
7261420 Simon the Cellarer, 19th century (Watercolour) by British School, (19th century); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Simon the Cellarer)

Fall And Winter (oil on canvas)
LRI5636246 Fall And Winter (oil on canvas) by Piola, Domenica (1627-1703) & Camogli detto il Camoglino, Stefano (1610-1690/1709); 119x105, 5 cm

T McDonald Rendle, British journalist, theatre critic and after-dinner speaker (litho)
7172529 T McDonald Rendle, British journalist, theatre critic and after-dinner speaker (litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: T McDonald Rendle, British journalist)

Love in the kitchen (colour litho)
7151038 Love in the kitchen (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Ruby Glass, Signed and dated upper right, 1919 (oil on canvas board)
7243218 The Ruby Glass, Signed and dated upper right, 1919 (oil on canvas board) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); 26.5x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir William Nicholson, The Ruby Glass)

The Ruby Glass, Signed and dated upper right, 1919 (oil on canvas board)
7243217 The Ruby Glass, Signed and dated upper right, 1919 (oil on canvas board) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); 26.5x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir William Nicholson, The Ruby Glass)

Love in the kitchen (colour litho)
7151040 Love in the kitchen (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Floram Marchand, the Water Spouter. 17th century. 1869 (lithograph)
7232947 Floram Marchand, the Water Spouter. 17th century. 1869 (lithograph) by Cooper, Robert (fl.1800-36); Private Collection; (add.info.: Floram Marchand, the Water Spouter)

Francesco Battalia, the Stone Eater, 17th century. 1869 (lithograph)
7232953 Francesco Battalia, the Stone Eater, 17th century. 1869 (lithograph) by Cooper, Robert (fl.1800-36); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francesco Battalia, the Stone Eater, 17th century)

Wine Glasses & Dwarf ale glass, English school, 18th-19th century (glass)
449842 Wine Glasses & Dwarf ale glass, English school, 18th-19th century (glass) by English School, (18th century); The Holburne Museum, Bath, UK; (add.info.: Left: Wine glass, English, lead glass)

Two-handled cup and cover, Charles Frederick Kandler, 1736-37 (silver)
449837 Two-handled cup and cover, Charles Frederick Kandler, 1736-37 (silver) by Kandler, Charles (fl.1727-c.1750); The Holburne Museum, Bath, UK; (add.info.: Two-handled cup and cover)

Two-handled cup and cover, Charles Frederick Kandler, 1736-37 (silver)
449834 Two-handled cup and cover, Charles Frederick Kandler, 1736-37 (silver) by Kandler, Charles (fl.1727-c.1750); The Holburne Museum, Bath, UK; (add.info.: Two-handled cup and cover)

Maenad, female follower of Dionysus, Ancient Greek god of wine (engraving)
7147455 Maenad, female follower of Dionysus, Ancient Greek god of wine (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maenad, female follower of Dionysus)

Unloading grapes at a winery, Australia (coloured photo)
7150613 Unloading grapes at a winery, Australia (coloured photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unloading grapes at a winery, Australia)

Dionysus, ancient Greek marble statue (engraving)
7149046 Dionysus, ancient Greek marble statue (engraving) by Corbould, Henry (1787-1844) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dionysus)

After Dinner, cigar label (chromolitho)
7154089 After Dinner, cigar label (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: After Dinner, cigar label)

Fountain at Cana (engraving)
7180891 Fountain at Cana (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fountain at Cana. Illustration for The Picture Scrap Book or Happy Hours at Home)

Fruit on a Draped Ledge with a Red Admiral (oil on canvas)
6448741 Fruit on a Draped Ledge with a Red Admiral (oil on canvas) by Ladell, Edward (1821-86); Private Collection

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Caveau; Wine-cellar; Weinkeller (engraving)
7195228 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Caveau; Wine-cellar; Weinkeller (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caveau; Wine-cellar; Weinkeller)

Floram Marchand, French juggler and water spouter (woodcut)
7185543 Floram Marchand, French juggler and water spouter (woodcut) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Floram Marchand, French juggler and water spouter)

The wedding at Cana (chromolitho)
7185055 The wedding at Cana (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus Christ turning water into wine at the wedding at Cana)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Jaugeur; Gauger; Aichmeister (engraving)
7196440 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Jaugeur; Gauger; Aichmeister (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jaugeur; Gauger; Aichmeister)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Sommelier; Butler; Kellner (engraving)
7197596 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Sommelier; Butler; Kellner (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sommelier; Butler; Kellner)

Sacrifice to Bacchus (litho)
7201058 Sacrifice to Bacchus (litho) by Williamson, J. (fl.1850-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sacrifice to Bacchus)

Making wine (coloured engraving)
7201012 Making wine (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Making wine. Illustration from Bebe Devient Savant, by Madame Doudet (Theodore Lefevre)

Lot and His Daughters, 1704 (oil on canvas)
7076671 Lot and His Daughters, 1704 (oil on canvas) by Coypel, Noel (1628-1707); 89.2x108 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Coypel, Noel (1628-1707))

The Following Morning, 1880 (oil on canvas)
145456 The Following Morning, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Landaluce, Victor Patricio (1828-89); 36x27 cm; Private Collection

Dolphin Inn, Herne Bay, advertisement (engraving)
7154196 Dolphin Inn, Herne Bay, advertisement (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dolphin Inn, Herne Bay)

Trade card for William Clements, wine and spirit merchants, Red Lion Gin Palace, Birmingham (engraving)
7154045 Trade card for William Clements, wine and spirit merchants, Red Lion Gin Palace, Birmingham (engraving) by English School

Macon, wine label (colour litho)
7153471 Macon, wine label (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Macon, wine label)

Bordeaux, wine label (colour litho)
7153460 Bordeaux, wine label (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bordeaux, wine label)

Woodpecker dressed as a waiter or butler, Christmas greetings card (chromolitho)
7153482 Woodpecker dressed as a waiter or butler, Christmas greetings card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woodpecker dressed as a waiter or butler)

Princess Paulina, the smallest Lilliputian in the world (engraving)
7157355 Princess Paulina, the smallest Lilliputian in the world (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Princess Paulina, the smallest Lilliputian in the world)

The writing on the wall (engraving)
7172403 The writing on the wall (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The writing on the wall (Daniel 5)

The Worlds Commodities, 6 Wine, Currants and Raisins and Rubber (colour litho)
7169516 The Worlds Commodities, 6 Wine, Currants and Raisins and Rubber (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Worlds Commodities, 6 Wine)

Bacchus, ancient Greco-Roman marble sculpture (engraving)
7149152 Bacchus, ancient Greco-Roman marble sculpture (engraving) by Corbould, Henry (1787-1844) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greco-Roman marble bust of Bacchus)

Paying tributes to Venice (engraving)
7147644 Paying tributes to Venice (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paying tributes to Venice)

Dionysus, Ancient Greek god of wine, approaching Ariadne, abandoned by Theseus on Naxos (engraving)
7147457 Dionysus, Ancient Greek god of wine, approaching Ariadne, abandoned by Theseus on Naxos (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dionysus)

A Romantic Lunch (oil on panel)
6436365 A Romantic Lunch (oil on panel) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); 39x54 cm; Private Collection

Vineyard workers, stained glass from Le Mans Cathedral, France, 13th Century (chromolitho)
7173053 Vineyard workers, stained glass from Le Mans Cathedral, France, 13th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vineyard workers)

Advertisement for Strub champagne (litho)
7201333 Advertisement for Strub champagne (litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Strub champagne. Illustration from Lustige Blatter, 1913)

Bacchus, Roman god of wine and fertility (copper engraving)
7201449 Bacchus, Roman god of wine and fertility (copper engraving) by Italian School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacchus, Roman god of wine and fertility)

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"House Wine: A Toast to History, Intrigue, and Revelry" Step into the world as we explore its rich tapestry woven with tales of power, betrayal, and celebration. From the execution of the Duke of Clarence in 1478 to the poisoning of King Aethelbert II by Cynethryth in 794, these historic events have left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. In vibrant oil on canvas masterpieces like "Merry Company, " we witness joyous gatherings where house wine flows freely, bringing mirth and camaraderie. The unexpected Bacchic revelry in the port of Cologne captures a moment when inhibitions are shed and pure bliss takes hold. But not all stories surrounding it can filled with laughter. In "The Excesses of the Balkan War, " Bulgarian soldiers set fire amidst their cheers, reminding us that even amidst conflict, this elixir can provide solace and respite from harsh realities. Through lithographs like "J'aime le vin, je fais l'amour, " we delve into guilty childhood pleasures associated with this nectar. It speaks to a deep-rooted connection between love affairs and indulgence that has transcended time. As we raise our glasses high to toast Louis Blanc's vision for equality or Simon the Cellarer's meticulous craftsmanship depicted in watercolor form – let us remember that house wine is not just about history but also about embracing life’s simple pleasures. From fall evenings spent sipping ruby-hued elixirs by crackling firesides captured in "Fall And Winter" to T McDonald Rendle's witty after-dinner speeches immortalized through lithography – every sip tells a story worth sharing. So next time you pour yourself a glass of humble yet enchanting house wine - take a moment to appreciate its journey through centuries past.