Ostentatious Collection

The Carson Mansion in Eureka, California

Burj Khalifa, the tallest man made structure in the world at 828 metres, viewed from the Palace Hotel, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East

Elizabeth I (1533-1603) Queen of England and Ireland from 1558, last Tudor monarch. Version of the Armarda portrait attributed to George Gower c1588

Burj Khalifa, the tallest man made structure in the world at 828 metres, and Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East

Elizabeth I (1533-1603) Queen of England and Ireland from 1558, last Tudor monarch. The Darnley portrait c1588, artist unknown

The Water Garden and garden wing, Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Russia, Saint Petersburg, Decorative interior, Catherine Palace, Tsarskoye Selo, Pushkin

Louis XVI received by the new Mayor of Paris, July 17 1789, (19th / early 20th century). Artist: Jean-Paul Laurens
Louis XVI is received by the new Mayor of Paris, Jean Sylvain Bailly, July 17 1789 (19th/early 20th century). One of the instigators of the Oath of the Tennis Court

Tilly Losch (1903-1975), also known as Ottilie Herbert, and later Countess of Carnarvon, was an Austrian dancer, actress and painter

Ring from Ghana (gold)
HSC186323 Ring from Ghana (gold) by African School; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Men and women pretending to be posh in Blackpool (colour litho)
5999979 Men and women pretending to be posh in Blackpool (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men and women pretending to be posh in Blackpool)

Exaltation of Faros Daughters, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving)
3035670 Exaltation of Faros Daughters, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Albinia, Countess of Buckinghamshire (d)

Buffet for a ball at the Hotel de Ville, Paris, 1745 (gouache on paper)
CHT245007 Buffet for a ball at the Hotel de Ville, Paris, 1745 (gouache on paper) by Blondel, Jacques-Francois (1705-74); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Design for the presentation of Charlottes a la Reine & Pain de Framboises a la Leda
CHT245002 Design for the presentation of Charlottes a la Reine & Pain de Framboises a la Leda, illustration from a Hungarian cookery book on French cooking

View in the Queens Bazaar, London - Winter Fashions from Nov 1833 to April 1834
GHL179882 View in the Queens Bazaar, London - Winter Fashions from Nov 1833 to April 1834, published by B.Read & Co. 1833 (aquatint on paper) by English School

Design for Furttenbachs garden in Ulm, from Architectura Privata
STC173887 Design for Furttenbachs garden in Ulm, from Architectura Privata, engraved by Jonas Arnold (1600-69), published 1641 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Furttenbach

Design for the presentation of desserts, illustration from a Hungarian cookery book
CHT245006 Design for the presentation of desserts, illustration from a Hungarian cookery book on French cooking, c.1880 (colour litho) by Hungarian School (19th century)

A Cockney and his Wife going to Wycombe, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1805
NCO191245 A Cockney and his Wife going to Wycombe, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1805 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint) by Gillray

First Class Dining Room on Grosser Kurfurst, pub. C. 1899 (colour lithograph)
2836254 First Class Dining Room on Grosser Kurfurst, pub. C. 1899 (colour lithograph) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Macaroni of the reign of George III, 1773 (colour litho)
3622211 Macaroni of the reign of George III, 1773 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Macaroni of the reign of George III, 1773)

Design for the presentation of chicken stuffed with foie gras
CHT245005 Design for the presentation of chicken stuffed with foie gras and pheasant breasts cooked in the Berthold manner, illustration from a Hungarian cookery book on French cooking

Henri IV (1553-1610) King of France, from Receuil des Estampes
STC196066 Henri IV (1553-1610) King of France, from Receuil des Estampes, representant les Rangs et les Dignites, suivant le Costume de toutes les Nations existantes

He swaggered into his mothers presence (colour litho)
5208409 He swaggered into his mothers presence (colour litho) by Stacey, W.S. (1846-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: He swaggered into his mothers presence)

Sairey Gamp, from Martin Chuzzlewit, 1923 (colour litho)
KDC465753 Sairey Gamp, from Martin Chuzzlewit, 1923 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sairey or Sarah Gamp; drunken and dissolute nurse)

Huntingdon wine cistern, 1761-1762 (silver)
1071911 Huntingdon wine cistern, 1761-1762 (silver) by Portal, Abraham (1726-1809); 57.1x99.1 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Made for Frances Hastings, the 10th Earl of Huntingdon)

A Noble Family Distributing Alms in a Park, 1793 (oil on panel)
3930821 A Noble Family Distributing Alms in a Park, 1793 (oil on panel) by Bree, Mathieu Ignace van (1773-1839); 56x84 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Belgian, out of copyright

The Royal Entourage (oil on canvas)
487563 The Royal Entourage (oil on canvas) by Clairin, Georges (1843-1919); 80x130.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

The Great Akbar (colour litho)
PNP314585 The Great Akbar (colour litho) by Indian School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mughal emperor of India (1556-1605); ); Peter Newark Pictures; Indian, out of copyright

The Mahratta Chief Tulsaji of Tanjore (colour litho)
PNP314582 The Mahratta Chief Tulsaji of Tanjore (colour litho) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; English, out of copyright

Design for the presentation of pullet chicken with mayonnaise
CHT245003 Design for the presentation of pullet chicken with mayonnaise and aspic on a bed of butter and ice and fruit, illustration from a Hungarian cookery book on French cooking

Fashion plate depicting Summer Fashions for 1844, published by B. Read & Co
GHL179881 Fashion plate depicting Summer Fashions for 1844, published by B.Read & Co. 1844 (acquatint on paper) by English School, (19th century); Length: 62 cm; London Metropolitan Archives

Exaltation of Faros Daughters, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796
NCO191727 Exaltation of Faros Daughters, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

EVENING DRESS 1830
Gowns with transparent lace over-skirts with deep scalloped & embroidered flounces & wide over-sleeves that taper to a point. The white gown has lace manchettes. Date: 1830

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First Class Dining Room on Grosser Kurfurst, pub. C1899. Creator: American School (19th Century)
First Class Dining Room on Grosser Kurfurst, pub. C. 1899 (colour lithograph)

Crystal Palace at Sydenham, the front of the Great Transept, c1854
Crystal Palace at Sydenham, the front of the Great Transept, c.1854 (lithograph)

Charles-Ferdinand of France in the Costume of a French Prince, 1820 (oil on canvas)
XIR173424 Charles-Ferdinand of France in the Costume of a French Prince, 1820 (oil on canvas) by Gerard, Francois Pascal Simon, Baron (1770-1837); 241x160 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Monstrosities of 1821, 1835. Artist
Monstrosities of 1821, 1835. A number of men and women dressed in the exaggerated fashions of the period, promenading in the park. Their dandyism is echoed by a black poodle on the right

Monstrosities of 1819, and 1820, 1835. Artist
Monstrosities of 1819, and 1820, 1835. Candies and dandyzettes promenade in a park

First Class Dining Room on Grosser Kurfurst, pub. C. 1899 (colour lithograph)

Plaque, late 19th / 20th century. Artist: Rene Lalique
Plaque, late 19th/20th century. From the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, Lisbon, Portugal

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"Ostentatious: A Glimpse into Extravagance and Grandeur" Step into a world where opulence knows no bounds. From the enchanting Carson Mansion in Eureka, California to the towering Burj Khalifa, these architectural marvels redefine ostentation. Standing tall at 828 meters, the Burj Khalifa reigns as the tallest man-made structure on Earth, a testament to human ambition. But ostentatious displays are not limited to modern times alone. Elizabeth I, the last Tudor monarch, exuded regal splendor during her reign as Queen of England and Ireland. Her legacy lives on through history's lens capturing her majestic presence. Venturing across oceans brings us to Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, England - an epitome of lavishness with its Water Garden and garden wing. Its grandeur is matched only by Tilly Losch's captivating performances that mesmerized audiences with their flamboyant charm. A golden ring from Ghana whispers tales of wealth and prestige while Catherine Palace in Saint Petersburg showcases Russia's penchant for decorative interiors that leave visitors awestruck. Even ordinary individuals seek moments of pretense amidst everyday life; men and women pretending to be posh in Blackpool remind us that sometimes we all yearn for a taste of extravagance. Intricate engravings like "Exaltation of Faros Daughters" from 1796 or "Buffet for a ball at the Hotel de Ville" transport us back in time when artistry was intertwined with luxury itself. These glimpses into ostentatious lifestyles serve as reminders that there is beauty even within excess. Whether it be through awe-inspiring architecture or extravagant adornments, let yourself indulge in this world where grandiosity reigns supreme - if only for a moment.