Rich Collection

The Azure Waters of the Adriatic Sea by F. Matania
Luxurious holiday on the beach at Lido, Italy, a playground for the rich in the 1920s. Included in the image are Lady Abdy, Mrs D. Beaumont and Miss Peggy Joyce

Buddy Rich, London, 1967. Creator: Brian Foskett
Buddy Rich, London, 1967

Lady Outside Gucci Shop
A smartly-dressed lady in turban, pearls and gloves, leaves the Gucci shop in Bond Street to step into her waiting Rolls Royce parked outside

Poster advertising Bibby Line cruises
Poster advertising Bibby Line short sea cruises, showing some glamorous people strolling around the deck in their evening dress

Silver Cross advertisement
Advertisement for Silver Cross prams (or baby coaches), featuring an immaculately turned out young 1950s mother wearing an off the shoulder pink dress with pearls, heels and long yellow gloves

Postcard for the Budget League chaired by Winston Churchill to promote the Peoples Budget introduced by David Lloyd George. Tax the Loafer - not the loaf!

Chatsworth House in Derbyshire UK
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Hon Dorothy Paget with her horse, Golden Miller
Hon Dorothy Wyndham Paget (1905-1960) with her champion racehorse, Golden Miller (1927-1957). Date: circa 1930s

Fresh loquat (Eriobotrya) fruits and green leaves

Illustration from Les Miserables, 19th Century (b / w engraving)
909614 Illustration from Les Miserables, 19th Century (b/w engraving) by Lix

Buddy Rich, Premier Drums Clinic, London, 1967. Creator: Brian Foskett
Buddy Rich, Premier Drums Clinic, London, 1967

Enjoying the Ice near a Town, c. 1620, by Hendrick Avercamp
Hendrick Avercamp (1585-1634). Dutch painter. Enjoying the Ice near a Town, c. 1620. Rijskmuseum. Amsterdam. Netherlands

The Maharajah of Mysore, WW1
Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV GCSI, GBE (June 4, 1884 August 3, 1940, Bangalore Palace), also known popularly as Nalwadi Krishna Raja Wadiyar

Silhouette of stylish couple dancing

John D Rockefeller, American industrialist, late 19th century (1956). Rockefeller (1839-1937) made his fortune in the petroleum industry

Christmas Day in the Workhouse
Illustration and opening verses of In the Workhouse: Christmas Day - better known as Christmas Day in the Workhouse, written by George R Sims in 1877

Paris, France - Champs-Elysees, The Paiva Mansion. Date: 1902

Bette Davis (1908-1989) as an infatuated flapper in The Rich Are Always With Us, 1932

Yacht club in Newport, Rhode Island, 1880s
Clubhouse of the New York Yacht Club in Newport, Rhode Island, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Dance of Death / Holbein
Old or young, rich or poor, powerful or weak - whoever you are, Death insists that you join in his Dance !

Three Cartier platinum and diamond bracelets Date: circa 1930s

World exclusive Raffles Hotel built in 1887, Singapore

Business section, Dubuque, Iowa. The rich live in houses on the cliffs seen in background. Date 1940 Apr

Two businessmen and different business models
The Old Way. The New Way. Two businessmen and different business models and their success or failure. Giving credit or paying cash. Date: 1870

Mental Cruelty by H. M. Bateman
A banks customer struggles to control his reactions at seeing piles of money being handled by the staff behind the counter

Humanised turkey in the role of a banker
A humanised turkey dressed in a suit, cast in the role of a fat banker, surrounded by bags of money

Contract I Hogarth 1745
Marriage a la Mode 1. The Contract The Earl of Squanderfield and a rich Alderman of the City of London arrange a marriage between son and daughter

Dinner in an aristocratic French home, with servants attending to everyones needs

Cartoon, The Macmillion (Andrew Carnegie)
Cartoon, The Macmillion -- Andrew Carnegie (1835 - 1919), Scottish-American industrialist, business magnate, and philanthropist

The Duke of Roxburghe and Miss May Goelet
America and the Peerage - Miss Mary ( May ) Goelet, American heiress, who married Henry Innes-Kerr, 8th Duke of Roxburghe in 1903

Stage model for the opera Tristan and Isolde by Richard Wagner (1813-83)
XZL151825 Stage model for the opera Tristan and Isolde by Richard Wagner (1813-83) (painted card) by German School

fuchsia winston churchill, fuchsia
4469 Fuchsia Fuchsia Winston Churchill Fuchsia F." Winston Churchill"

Countess Haugwitz-Reventlow - Barbara Hutton
Portrait of Countess Haugwitz-Reventlow, formerly Barbara Woolworth Hutton (1912-1979), socialite, heiress and philanthropist, dubbed the " poor little rich girl"

A pair of rich girls off shopping - passing an Etam Store - their chauffeur follows their progress down the street just to be sure... Date: circa late 1940s

Banquet des Chevaliers de l Ordre du Saint-Esprit donne au chateau de Fontainebleau le 14 mai 1633, French School

Newport, Rhode Island, beach scene, 1870s
Summer residents enjoying the beach in Newport, Rhode Island, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Wealthy opera-goers, 1900
Upperclass family at the opera in their box seats, circa 1900. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a Louis Loeb illustration

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Couple at Opera C1875
Anticipation: an engaged couple in their box at the opera - she is still wondering whether he loves her

Aristocratic French lady bathing and dressing
An aristocratic French lady is helped by her maids to bathe and dress

Europe, Principality of Monaco. The harbour of Monte Carlo and the skyline of Monaco

Lana Turner in Rich Man, Poor Girl (1938) wearing a Dolly Tree creation originally designed for Virginia Grey in Rosalie (1937), with Robert Young Date: 1937

May Goelet (Duchess of Roxburghe) as a little girl
Miss Mary ( May ) Goelet, American heiress, who married Henry Innes-Kerr, 8th Duke of Roxburghe in 1903, becoming Duchess of Roxburghe and bringing with her a dowry of some $20 million

John, Duke of Berrys household exchanging New Year gifts. The Duke is seated at the right, in blue. Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry. 15th century. Miniature. Chateau de Chantilly. France

Annual Eton v Harrow cricket match at Lords
Scene during the annual Eton v Harrow cricket match at Lords Cricket Ground in NW London, 13 July 1934

Advertisement for Bechstein Hall, Brook Street, London
Advertisement for the Bechstein Hall, Brook Street, London, in a building containing a concert hall, practice rooms, offices and showroom, built in 1929 by Bechstein, the German piano manufacturers

Library, Hartwell House, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Watercolour painting of the Library at Hartwell House, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, by Henrietta Grace Baden Powell (nee Smyth, 1824-1914), mother of Robert. circa 1840s

St John Chrysostom / Theve
SAINT JOHN CHRYSOSTOM Archbishop of Constantinople, noted preacher, exiled by the rich and powerful for his outspoken views Date: circa 347 - 407

Men swarming around a beautiful woman like bees around a honey pot (litho)
6001633 Men swarming around a beautiful woman like bees around a honey pot (litho) by Stahr, Paul C

Florida, Palm Beach, Worth Avenue

The Main Staircase, Claridge's Hotel, London Date: 1911

Louie Bellson and Buddy Rich at the International Drummers Association meeting at the Horseshoe pub, Tottenham Court Road, London, 1 November 1978

Portrait of Princess Sibylle of Cleves (1512-1554), 1526. Found in the collection of Klassik Stiftung Weimar

Andrew Carnegie, Scottish-born American philanthropist and industrialist, 1903. Carnegie (1835-1918) amassed a vast fortune in the steel industry

Harley House, Marylebone Road, London NW1
Harley House, a residential mansion block in Marylebone Road, London NW1. Date: circa 1905

Advertisement for Daimler hire cars with chauffeur
Advertisement for Daimler hire cars, complete with chauffeur. Showing a Daimler landaulette in front of a large country house. Date: circa 1930s

Jugend front cover, people in a horse-drawn carriage
Front cover design for Jugend magazine, depicting a group of rich people in an open horse-drawn carriage, riding through the countryside, while farm workers harvest the fields in the middle distance

ROMAN HOUSE INTERIOR. Interior of a rich Roman house: line engraving, late 19th century

POSADA: SEVEN DEADLY SINS. A rich man hounded by the Seven Deadly Sins. Type metal engraving, early 20th century, by Jos

WILLA CATHER: A LOST LADY. Still from the film A Lost Lady, 1924, after the novel by Willa Cather

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, 1946. Josette Day as Beauty and Jean Marais as the Beast in the 1946 French film directed by Jean Cocteau

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Britannia and Eve magazine, March 1933
Front cover illustration featuring an extremely glamorous lady wearing a bright orange coat with fur trims, a yellow hat with orange feather and holding a blue clutch bag

Charlemagne, King and Emperor
Charlemagne (Carolus Magnus. Karolus Magnus, Charles the Great), King of the Franks from 768, King of the Lombards from 774, and Emperor of the Romans from 800

A Corner of the Foyer, Claridge's Hotel, London Date: 1911

The King of Trusts. Andrew Carnegie. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796308 The King of Trusts. Andrew Carnegie. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Fornaro, Carlo de (1872-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: The King of Trusts)

A Coming Event, 1886 (oil on canvas)
704541 A Coming Event, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Hayllar, Jessica (1858-1940); 57.1x47 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Wealthy lady arriving for dinner by car (litho)
5235388 Wealthy lady arriving for dinner by car (litho) by Lelong, Rene (1871-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wealthy lady arriving for dinner by car)

Ibant qui poterant, qui non potuere cadebant (Those who could
5864164 Ibant qui poterant, qui non potuere cadebant (Those who could, walked; those who could not, fell), 1739 (pastel, gouache on paper on canvas) by Troost

Biblical Tales by John Lawson, Jesus and Girl
Biblical Tales by John Lawson, Jesus healing the Rich Mans Liittle Daughter

Poster for Mother Goose, advertising a pantomime. Date: circa 1930s

Oliver Cromwell, 1867 (oil on canvas)
985100 Oliver Cromwell, 1867 (oil on canvas) by Leutze, Emanuel Gottlieb (1816-68); 145.1x107 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Oliver Cromwell. Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze (1816-1868). Oil on canvas

Castlewellan Castle, Castlewellan, Co. Down, Ireland

JOHN RICH (1682-1761). English actor, father of English pantomine. Dancing the role of Harlequin under the stage name of Lun. Engraving, English, 1818

Great by H. M. Bateman
Caricature of a self-important gentleman in evening dress, puffing his chest out as he smokes a cigarette. Date: 1927

The Tichborne Dole, 1671
BAL8121 The Tichborne Dole, 1671 by Tilborgh, Gillis van (1625-78); Tichborne House, Hampshire, UK; Flemish, out of copyright

Cheshire Fox Meet
Well-to-do fox hunters standing beside their cars with a pack of Royal Rock Beagles at a Meet at Storeton, Merseyside, England. Date: 1950s

Balloon Race at Hurlingham, south west London
Scene at a balloon race at Hurlingham, south west London -- a social event as well as a sporting occasion

Richard of India - Maharajah in Istanbul
Richard of India. An Indian Maharajah during a visit to Constantinople

Paris fashions for November, 1864
A selection of dresses designed for the winter of 1864. From left, The manteau marchesa made from cloth and velvet, trimmed with a silk border

Male Type / Rich Toff 1922
Arrogant young gent ready for a night on the tiles wears a 3/4 length double-breasted overcoat lined with sable, also white gloves, top hat, silk fringed scarf & monocle

Jockey / Joseph Marshall
Joseph Marshall, jockey, in the colours of Mrs C Rich

St Edmund of Abingdon
SAINT EDMUND OF ABINGDON EDMUND RICH English scholar. He became archbishop of Canterbury in 1233. He preached 6th crusade

Afternoon tea in a fashionable French home

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"Capturing the Essence of Rich: A Journey Through Time and Luxury" Buddy Rich, London, 1967. Creator: Brian Foskett - Witnessing the rhythmic brilliance of Buddy Rich, a true maestro who enriched our souls with his timeless music. Poster advertising Bibby Line cruises - Embark on a voyage of opulence and indulgence with Bibby Line cruises, where luxury meets adventure on the high seas. Lady Outside Gucci Shop - Adorned in elegance and sophistication, this lady exudes wealth as she peruses the luxurious offerings at Gucci. Chatsworth House in Derbyshire UK - Step into an enchanting world where grandeur knows no bounds; Chatsworth House stands as a testament to centuries of aristocratic riches. Silver Cross advertisement - Embrace tradition and style with Silver Cross prams – a symbol of affluence for generations of discerning parents. The Maharajah of Mysore, WW1 - Amidst the chaos of war, the regal presence of the Maharajah shines through; his wealth serving as a reminder that even amidst darkness, opulence prevails. Fresh loquat (Eriobotrya) fruits and green leaves - Nature's bounty offers its own richness; behold these luscious loquats brimming with vibrant flavors and nourishing goodness. Postcard for the Budget League - Unveiling secrets to financial prosperity through prudent spending; join the Budget League to unlock your path towards personal enrichment. Christmas Day in the Workhouse – A poignant glimpse into contrasting lives during times past; while some revel in abundance during Christmas festivities, others find solace within meager walls but rich hearts nonetheless.