Reza Collection

Mohammed Reza Shah Pahlavi (1919-1980) Shah of Iran 1941-1979, with his third wife Farah Diba and their son Reza in ceremonial dress in front of throne

Shah of Iran - Reza Shah Pevlavi
Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, Shah of Iran, (1919 - 1980). Emperor of Iran from 16th September 1941, until his overthrow by the Iranian Revolution on 11th February 1979"

The Coronation of the Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi (1919-1980). On 26th October 1967, twenty-six years into his reign as Shah (" King" )

Fawzia Shirin - Egyptian Princess
Fawzia Shirin (1921 - ) - an Egyptian princess and Queen of Iran. Princess Fawzia of Egypt and Sudan married Mohammad Reza Pahlavi (1919-1980), the Crown Prince of Iran, in Cairo, on 16 March 1939

Reza Pahlavi, Crown Prince of Iran - Shahs Coronation
Reza Pahlavi, Crown Prince of Iran (1960-) at the Coronation of the Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi (1919-1980). On 26th October 1967, twenty-six years into his reign as Shah (" King" )

The Coronation of the Shah of Iran - Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
The Coronation of the Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi (1919-1980). On 26th October 1967, twenty-six years into his reign as Shah (" King" )

Queen Farah Dibah of Iran - Shahs Coronation
Queen Farah Dibah of Iran (1938-) at the Coronation of the Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi (1919-1980). On 26th October 1967, twenty-six years into his reign as Shah (" King" )

Brooming
Sayyed Nayyer Reza

Old Wisdom
Sayyed Nayyer Reza

Herder
Sayyed Nayyer Reza

[New Court of Imam Riza, MESHED], 1840s-60s. Creator: Possibly by Luigi Pesce
[New Court of Imam Riza, MESHED], 1840s-60s

[Old Court of Imam Riza MESHED], 1840s-60s

[Main Gate of Imam Riza, Mashhad, Iran], 1850s. Creator: Possibly by Luigi Pesce
[Main Gate of Imam Riza, Mashhad, Iran], 1850s

Study of a Bird, dated A. H. 1043 / A. D. 1634. Creator: Riza
Study of a Bird, dated A.H. 1043/A.D. 1634

The Old man and the Youth, second quarter 17th century. Creator: Riza
The Old man and the Youth, second quarter 17th century

Man in a Fur-Lined Coat, ca. 1600. Creator: Riza
Man in a Fur-Lined Coat, ca. 1600

The Lovers, dated A. H. 1039 / A. D. 1630. Creator: Riza
The Lovers, dated A.H. 1039/ A.D. 1630

Wedding of the Shah of Persia in 1960
Farah Diba (born 1938), third wife of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, last Shah of Persia (Iran), symbolically setting free some caged birds on the day of her wedding, wearing a dress by Christian Dior

Shah of Persia and Princess Soraya
Shah of Persia (Iran), Mohammed Reza Pahlevi and his wife Princess Soraya (Soraya Esfandiary Bakhtiari), photographed during a visit to Munich, Germany

At the Cafe Des Dictateurs
Signor Mussolini (to Senior Primo de Rivera): This place isn t quite so exclusive as it used to be. An Interwar cartoon showing Kemal Ataturk, Mussolini, Jozef Pilsudski, Miguel Primo de Rivera

REZA BEG Ambassador from the Shah of Persia to Louis XIV of France, who received him in great splendour : known for his eccentricities. Date: circa 1715

KING LOUIS XIV OF FRANCE receives the Persian Ambassador, Mohammed Reza Beg, in the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles, 19 February 1715. Oil on canvas, c1715, by Antoine Coypel

First Crusade. Council Of
Mahoma reza para que la lluvia d alivio a los musulmanes antes de la batalla de Bade. Copia otomana del s. XVIII de un

Turkish Wrestler (2 of 4)
A Turkish wrestler, Ryza Bey, lifts enormous dumbells whilst another strongman colleague sits on his shoulders. A series of cards (2 of 4) depicting a Turkish wrestler, juggler, weightlifter

Turkish Wrestler (4 of 4)
A Turkish wrestler, Ryza Bey, watches his assistant practising an acrobatic trick handstand on a chair surrounded by dumbells

Turkish Wrestler (3 of 4)
A Turkish wrestler, Ryza Bey, throwing knives. One knife is painted on the backdrop is if in mid-air! A series of cards (3 of 4) depicting a Turkish wrestler, juggler, weightlifter

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Reza Pahlavi, the Crown Prince of Iran, played a significant role during the Coronation of his father, Mohammed Reza Shah Pahlavi. This historic event marked a new era for Iran and its people. The Shah's third wife, Farah Diba, stood by his side throughout this momentous occasion. The Coronation of the Shah was a grand spectacle that showcased the power and opulence of the Iranian monarchy. Fawzia Shirin, an Egyptian Princess, also attended this prestigious event as a symbol of unity between nations. As Reza Pahlavi witnessed his father being crowned as the Shah of Iran in 1941, he must have felt immense pride and responsibility towards his country. He would later become an influential figure in Iranian politics himself. Amidst all the pomp and circumstance surrounding royalty, there were moments where even they sought solace in simpler pleasures. At Café Des Dictateurs or within the serene walls of Imam Riza's courts in Meshed, they found respite from their royal duties. In these old courtrooms captured by Luigi Pesce's lens during the 1840s-60s, one can sense both wisdom and history embedded within their walls. These images serve as reminders that amidst grand ceremonies and political affairs lie stories waiting to be told. Reza Pahlavi's journey continued beyond his father's coronation; he became an advocate for democracy in Iran after leaving his homeland following political upheaval. His commitment to justice resonates with those who believe in progress and change. Queen Farah Dibah stood beside her husband throughout their reign until it came to an abrupt end with revolution sweeping across Iran in 1979. Their story serves as a reminder that power is transient but love endures through tumultuous times. The legacy left behind by Reza Pahlavi is one intertwined with history - from witnessing coronations to advocating for democratic ideals - his name will forever be associated with the transformation of Iran.