Sideboards Collection

Bill Sykes, 1939. William Bill Sikes is a character from the novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens (1812-1870). From the Dickens Character Series produced by Copes Cigarettes, 1939

Gustave Dore, French artist, engraver and illustrator, 1863. A photograph from Album de Photographies dans L Intimite de Personnages Illustres, 1850-1900, 2nd album, Editions MD, Paris

Labor Ipse Voluptas, 1869. Artist: Charles Samuel Keene
Labor Ipse Voluptas, 1869. The perils of smoking are highlighted in this cartoon. Tobacco affects how a man looks, and his energy levels. From Punch, or the London Charivari, May 22, 1869

Judge Edward W. Keightley of Michigan, 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown
Judge Edward W. Keightley of Michigan, 1865-1880. Keightley, Judge Ed. W. Michigan, between 1865 and 1880. [Politician and lawyer: Auditor of the United States Treasury Department]

Figurehead: Naval Officer, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Rosamond P Gray
Figurehead: Naval Officer, 1935/1942

John Richards Triplett, 1808. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fé
John Richards Triplett, 1808

John Smith, 1806. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin
John Smith, 1806

Lord Palmerston, c1850, (c1880). Creator: Unknown
Lord Palmerston, c1850, (c1880)

Portrait of Ferdinand VII, 1814. Creator: Francisco Goya
Portrait of Ferdinand VII, 1814

C. M. Depew, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
C. M. Depew, 1911. Shows Chauncey Mitchell Depew (1834-1928), U.S. Senator from New York

Sir John Hare as "Sir John Vesey", 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Sir John Hare as "Sir John Vesey", 1911

John Bigelow, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
John Bigelow, 1911

King Nicholas, Montenegro, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
King Nicholas, Montenegro, 1911

John Bigelow, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
John Bigelow, 1910

Jules Pelletier, 1867. Creator: Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier
Jules Pelletier, 1867. The French statesman Jules Pelletier wearing a robe trimmed with ermine, a lace neckerchief, and the medal of the Legion of Honor, hanging from a red ribbon

Comte Henri-Amédée-Mercure De Turenne-D'Aynac, 1816. Creator: Jacques-Louis David
Comte Henri-Amedee-Mercure De Turenne-D'Aynac, 1816. The Comte de Turenne is portrayed wearing a uniform and medals, which record his distinguished service in the French army

Dalecarlian peasant (Lavards Anders), 1919. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Dalecarlian peasant (Lavards Anders), 1919

B. Desnoyers, c1835. Creator: Pierre-Jean David d'Angers
B. Desnoyers, c1835

Etienne Pivert De Senancour, 1833

F. Couturier, 1830. Creator: Pierre-Jean David d'Angers
F. Couturier, 1830

The late Lord Palmerston, K.G. and G.C.D. First Lord of the Treasury, 1865

The late J. F. Herring, animal painter, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The late J. F. Herring, animal painter, 1865....as regards racehorse and purely farmyard subjects, Mr

The late Mr. Wingrove Cooke, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Dedication of the Monument on the battle-field of Bull Run, Virginia, 1865. Engraving from a photograph by Maull and Polyblank

The late Mr. Richard Roberts, mechanician and engineer, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The late Mr. Richard Roberts, mechanician and engineer, 1864

Page from Useful Artistic Furniture, c.1900 (engraving)
2972959 Page from Useful Artistic Furniture, c.1900 (engraving) by English School, (20th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Useful Artistic Furniture)

Page from Useful Artistic Furniture, c.1900 (coloured engraving)
2972958 Page from Useful Artistic Furniture, c.1900 (coloured engraving) by English School, (20th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Useful Artistic Furniture)

Vice-Admiral Kuper, C.B. Commander-In-Chief of the East India and China Station, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by M. Beato in Japan

The movers and seconders of the addresses in both Houses of Parliament: Mr. Goschen, Member for the City, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by John and Charles Watkins

Dr. Ellicott, Bishop Designate of Gloucester and Bristol, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Dr. Ellicott, Bishop Designate of Gloucester and Bristol, 1862. Engraving from a photograph by John and Charles Watkins. The Very Rev

Kaiser & Archduke Friedrich, 26 Jul 1915 (date created or published later)

The late John Leech, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The late John Leech, 1864. Portrait from a photograph by Messrs. Maclean, Melhuish, and Haes, of the Haymarket, ...of the great artist whose early death has carried grief into the households...'

The Right Hon. Warren Stormes Hale, the new Lord Mayor of London, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Right Hon. Warren Stormes Hale, the new Lord Mayor of London, 1864

The Schleswig-Holstein Difficulty: Prince Frederick of Augustenburg, claimant to the Duchies, 1864

Edward William Watkin, Esq. M.P. For Stockport, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Edward William Watkin, Esq. M.P. For Stockport, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by John and Charles Watkins. Mr

Unknown man, 1836. Creator: Simon Jacques Rochard
Unknown man, 1836

Portrait of a man, 19th century. Creator: Pauline Augustin
Portrait of a man, 19th century

The German Artist Franz Riepenhausen, 1828. Creator: Olaf Johan Sodermark
The German Artist Franz Riepenhausen, 1828

Portrait of Colonel von Darcheus, 1834. Creator: Jorgen Pedersen Roed
Portrait of Colonel von Darcheus, 1834

Unknown man, c1800s. Creator: John Comerford
Unknown man, c1800s

Per Daniel Amadeus Atterbom, 1790-1855, 1831. Creator: Johan Gustaf Sandberg
Per Daniel Amadeus Atterbom, 1790-1855, 1831

Alderman David Williams Wire, the Lord Mayor Elect - from a photograph by Mayall, 1858

King George V. of Hanover, 1876. Creator: Unknown
King George V. of Hanover, 1876. Engraving from a photograph by Tagerspacher, of Gmunden. Although born at Berlin, we cannot regard King George as anything but an Englishman

The late Lord Lyttelton, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The late Lord Lyttelton, 1876. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. R.W

The American Centennial Festival Exbhition at Philadelphia: the Hon. Mr. Alfred T. Goshorn, Director-General, 1876

New Shako for the Infantry, 1860. Creator: Unknown
New Shako for the Infantry, 1860

Portrait of Colonel Alexander Smith (1790-1858), 1833. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Portrait of Colonel Alexander Smith (1790-1858), 1833

Jacob Gödecke (1757-1823), sugar mill owner in Södermalm in Stockholm
Jacob Godecke (1757-1823), sugar mill owner in Sodermalm in Stockholm, 1822

Kalle-i-Sandbäcken, a Småland Personality, c1900s. Creator: Albert Engstrom
Kalle-i-Sandbacken, a Smaland Personality, c1900s

Lord Alington, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Lord Alington, 1876. Engraving from a photograph taken by Messrs. Fradelle and Marshall. Elevation to the peerage: Mr. Gerard Sturt, M.P

The late Colonel Charles Chesney, R.E. 1876. Creator: Unknown
The late Colonel Charles Chesney, R.E. 1876

The late Dr. H. Gauntlett, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The late Dr. H. Gauntlett, 1876. Engraving from a photograph by Maull and Co

Unknown man, c18th century. Creator: Peter Edward Stroehling
Unknown man, c18th century

Mr. M. W. Ridley, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Mr. M. W. Ridley, 1876. In the House of Commons the address in answer to the Speech was moved by Mr. Matthew White Ridley, M.P. for North Northumberland...Mr

The late Mr. Sotheron Estcourt, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The late Mr. Sotheron Estcourt, 1876. Portrait of The Right Hon. Thomas Henry Sutton Sotheron-Estcourt, of Estcourt, in the county of Gloucester, and Darrington Hall, in the county of York...Mr

Lord Gerard, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Lord Gerard, 1876. The Right Hon

Lord Harlech, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Lord Harlech, 1876. Engraving from a photograph by Barraud and Jerrard. The Right Hon

Unknown gentleman, 1835. Creator: William Egley
Unknown gentleman, 1835

Portrait of Frederik Willem van Limburg Stirum (1774-1850), 1810-1815. Great-grandfather of A.C.A.J. Clifford, whose wife donated the miniature to the museum. Bust, in profile to the left

Self-Portrait, c1812. Creator: John Wesley Jarvis
Self-Portrait, c1812. This self-portrait provides a lively, flattering image of a man who was not known for his good looks

Anthony Van Corlear, 1858. Creator: Charles Loring Elliott
Anthony Van Corlear, 1858

Self portrait, 1820. Creator: Anders Gustaf Andersson
Self portrait, 1820

Portrait of Wouter Johannes van Troostwijk, 1782-1833. Creator: Jean Bernard
Portrait of Wouter Johannes van Troostwijk, 1782-1833. Portrait of the painter and etcher Wouter Johannes van Troostwijk

Portrait of Daniel Adolphe Robert Jones, 1841. Creator: Eugene Francois de Block
Portrait of Daniel Adolphe Robert Jones, 1841

Portrait of Johannes Warnardus Bilders, 1841. Creator: Christiaen Kramm
Portrait of Johannes Warnardus Bilders, 1841. Design for a print

New uniform for the letter-carriers, mail-guards, and drivers, in the employ of the General Post Office, 1860. Uniforms...designed by Tait Brothers and Co

The Earl of Aberdeen, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Earl of Aberdeen, 1876

Lord Elcho - from a photograph by John Watkins, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Lord Elcho - from a photograph by John Watkins, 1860. The active and prominent part which Lord Elcho has taken in the promotion of the volunteer movement is well known

Self-Portrait, 1825. Creator: Jan Kamphuysen
Self-Portrait, 1825

Maharao Ram Singh (r. 1827-1866), c1835. Creator: Unknown
Maharao Ram Singh (r. 1827-1866), c1835

Pieter Mijer, Governor-General, 1874. Creator: Jan Hendrik Neuman
Pieter Mijer, Governor-General, 1874. Mijer (1812-81) was Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies 1866-1871

Pieter Mijer (1812-81). Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1876

Gerard Johan Verloren van Themaat (1809-1890), Member of the Provincial Executive of Utrecht, 1874

Z.C. Pearson, Esq. Mayor of Hull - from a photograph by Mayall, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Z.C. Pearson, Esq. Mayor of Hull - from a photograph by Mayall, 1860. At four years of age [Mr

Sir Henry James (Afterwards Lord James of Hereford), c1900. Creator: Unknown
Sir Henry James (Afterwards Lord James of Hereford), c1900. British lawyer and politician; Solicitor General and Attorney-General. Engraving after a photograph by Messrs. Bassano

The Hon. Sir Allan Macnab, Prime Minister of Canada - (from a photograph)
The Hon. Sir Allan MacNab, Prime Minister of Canada - (from a photograph), 1856

An Unknown Man, 1812. Creator: Liepmann Fraenckel
An Unknown Man, 1812

Portrait of Lieutenant-General Frederik Knotzer, c.1832. Creator: Jan Willem Pieneman
Portrait of Lieutenant-General Frederik Knotzer, c.1832

Portrait of Jacob de Vos Jacobszoon (1803-1878). Amsterdam Art Collector and Owner of the Historical Gallery De Vos, 1860

Pieter Mijer (1812-81). Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1876

James Loudon, Governor-General, 1871-1885. Creator: Andries van den Berg
James Loudon, Governor-General, 1871-1885. Loudon (1824-1900) was Minister of Colonial Affairs, King's Commissioner, and Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies 1872-1875

Portrait of Coupin de la Couperie, 1816. Creator: Girodet de Roucy-Trioson
Portrait of Coupin de la Couperie, 1816

Portrait of Dominique Jacques de Eerens, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1855-1858. Copy after Cornelis Kruseman

Portrait of Johannes Cornelis van Pappelendam (1810-1884). Artist and Art Dealer. Superintendent of the Van der Hoop Museum, 1876

Portrait of Guilliam Courten, Husband of Margarita Cassier, 1575. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Guilliam Courten, Husband of Margarita Cassier, 1575

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"Exploring the Timeless Allure of Sideboards: A Captivating Journey through History" Step into the world of sideboards, where history and art intertwine to create exquisite pieces that have stood the test of time. From Bill Sykes' iconic portrayal in 1939 to Labor Ipse Voluptas by Charles Samuel Keene in 1869, these artistic expressions capture the essence as more than just furniture. Gustave Dore's intricate engravings from 1863 showcase the craftsmanship and attention to detail that went into creating these functional yet beautiful pieces. The Figurehead: Naval Officer created by Rosamond P Gray in 1935/1942 exemplifies how they are embody power and authority. Delve deeper into history with John Richards Triplett's portrait from 1808, skillfully captured by Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Memin. Similarly, John Smith's depiction in 1806 showcases Fevret de Saint-Memin's talent for immortalizing individuals through his artistry. Lord Palmerston, a prominent figure during the mid-19th century, is depicted in an unknown artist's work around c1850 (c1880). This piece serves as a testament to how they were not only functional but also symbols of status and prestige. Moving forward in time, Brian O'Connor captures Johnny Dankworth performing at Ronnie Scotts in Soho, London back in 1973. This image reminds us that they can not limited to homes; they have found their place even within renowned establishments like jazz clubs. Geoffrey Dobson's artwork from 1935 transports us back to an era when elegance and sophistication reigned supreme. His portrayal highlights how they were essential elements of interior design during this period. The scientific realm also recognizes the significance of sideboards.